At the YMCA CityWay, just a block from Bankers Life Fieldhouse, a group of over 100 campers launched from the pushup position into a determined defensive stance.
The drill was just one of many they went through on the tipoff the week-long Jr. Pacers Hoops Tour, presented by McDonalds and Gatorade.
The Jr. Hoops Tour, which is open to boys and girls ages 6-14, takes basketball to the basics, giving the kids a foundation for success in the sport while also imparting lessons that can help off the court.
"Life requires you to be disciplined and structured, so if you're going to play in sports of some kind, there is a great deal of that," said Darnell "Dr.