Did you know that basketball began at the Y? Now, more than 160,000 kids learn the sport at the Y every year. There’s no better place to learn the game of basketball than where it was invented. Kids who play basketball and engage in healthy competition discover so much more than their athletic abilities. We encourage kids to challenge themselves as players and people. Volunteer coaches lead players in drills and games designed to develop the fundamental skills of ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting and defense.