Player Development

Player Development

Parent's Guide: How to support your junior Raptor!

Trent, January 30 2026

Community basketball clubs thrive when players, coaches, and families work together. The Oakleigh Raptor’s Basketball Program is built on attitude, development, and inclusion however, this is amplified when parents and guardians contribute with positive messaging to build confident and grow resilient young

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Training & Skills

Why No Zone Defence is used in Youth Basketball

Trent, November 3 2024

Using zone defence in youth basketball is generally discouraged because it can hinder player development, instead, teaching man-to-man / person to person defence is considered more effective for long-term player growth. In our McKinnon Basketball weekend matches, a no zone defence applies for the following levels U14, U12, U10, U8. Here’s

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News

Extended Development Competition

Trent, September 16 2024

Accelerate your teams development! The Oakleigh Raptors Basketball Club are thrilled to finally and formally offer the opportunity for an additional competition to our regular weekend games. This extra program provides existing Raptors players with the chance to compete in a different competition, further enhancing their development.  Nothing...

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