From friendly games to competitive fixtures, Loreto offers a wide range of basketball opportunities for all students to enjoy and develop their skills!
Basketball Structure at Loreto
TEAMS: At Loreto, we currently have three competitive basketball teams competing in three leagues. Our academy teams, male and female, are partnered with Manchester Magic and Mystics. Both teams compete in the W/EABL and have been successful in recent years, as the Magic and the Mystics reached the playoff final within the past two years. Our second team is run within the college and competes in the AoC league, with regular training and fixtures taking place at Loreto and surrounding colleges.
SOCIAL BASKETBALL: We offer weekly male and female social basketball sessions during the day, allowing students to socialise while playing a new sport or continuing to improve an existing skill set.
Where & When?
Weekly sessions are taking place in the sports hall.
Skills
- Dribbling – controlling the ball while moving and changing direction
- Shooting – developing accuracy and different shot techniques
- Passing – quick, precise ball movement to teammates
- Defending – marking opponents, blocking, and stealing the ball
- Footwork – balance, pivoting, and movement on court
- Speed and Agility – fast transitions and reactions during play