Free basketball coaching underway

Vijayawada: Sports is a good exercise to keep one fit, active and healthy. In this regard the district sports authority has organised free basketball coaching camp. About 90 boys and 30 girls between the age of 8 and 16 years are undergoing coaching at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium.

The coaching camp commenced on May 1 and will continue till May 31. The camp was conducted under the guidance of coach S Santhosh Kumar.

Speaking to The Hans India, Santhosh said that Basketball game is a brisk game based on skills which includes passes like chest pass, bounce pass, hook pass, dribbling, cross over dribbling, ball handling and many more which is a very good exercise to the body.

He said this game benefits the players in gaining height, physic, improves memory, concentration which will help to excel in studies. This game also benefits in controlling mental stress besides fighting overweight and thyroid problems, said Santhosh and added that certificate will be given to participants which will be useful in their career.

Aakanksha and Lasya, studying 5th and 6th class at Delhi Public School said that they are enjoying the basketball summer coaching camp. "The coach was teaching skills and techniques of the game and we would like to continue playing the game after the school commences next month," the girls said.