Basketball hoops

Question
Do you have a chart for what ages should be shooting at what height baskets?  I am trying to start a parent and child class for three and four year olds, I don't know how high the hoop should be.  If you have any advice on this that would be great.  Thanks.

Answer
Hello Melissa Caine!

Why does a three or four year old need a basket? They aren't strong enough to shoot it at that age anyway. At least not correctly.

Why not teach "technique" instead?

1)The attention span of a child is nil at that age to start with. So why not just get them in a few drills?
Like laying on their backs and spinning the ball with one hand and trying not to let the ball hit them in the face.

2)Dribble in place, then walking, then running.

3)Passing the ball to each other and then catching it with their hands.

If you can get kids doing that at the age of 3 & 4, you'll have made a great accomplishment!

I hope that helps,

Mark Berrier