WEAK HAND AND ELITE SHOOTING MASTERCLASS
IN TALLINN, AUTUMN 2025

HEAD COACH - HARALDS KARLIS

TalTech Sports Hall - Männiliiva tänav 7, Tallinn, Estonia

For players born from 2014 - 2009
Dates: 22.10 - 23.10.2025

Our goal for Masterclass is to develop players' individual skill set!

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WHAT IS KL BASKETBALL?

KĻŪSTI LABĀKS (Get Better) BASKETBALL

Founders & Coaches:

Haralds Kārlis – Seton Hall University (NCAA Division 1, Big East Conference, 2011-2015), Latvia Men's National Team (2015), 3-year professional career.

Lauris Blaus – Represented all youth national teams in his age group and the year above. He had a 14-year international pro career.

KL Basketball mission:

We provide individual skill-focused basketball training year-round, helping young players improve and reach their full potential. This is our sixth year developing athletes and refining their skills on the court.

As founders, we—Haralds Kārlis and Lauris Blaus—are passionate about the game and dedicated to guiding the next generation of basketball players.

During school breaks, we offer specialized training sessions, and in the summer, we provide around 80 practices for players aged 10 to 18!

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WEAK HAND AND ELITE SHOOTING MASTERCLASS
IN TALLINN, AUTUMN 2025

For players born from 2014 - 2009
Dates: 22.10 - 23.10.2025

2 weak hand and 2 elite shooting practices with coach Haralds Karlis

Early Bird registration till October 19th - 160 eur

Late registration till October 20th - 200 eur

4 basketball workouts

October 22nd - 2 weak hand practices

October 23rd - 2 elite shooting practices

*can attend seperate practices

Highly experienced basketball coaches

Coaches will bring their top knowledge and experience from their careers as coaches and professional basketball players.
Coaches :
- Haralds Kārlis
- Rauno Pehka (if more than 10 participants)

TalTech Sports Hall - Männiliiva tänav 7, Tallinn, Estonia

One of the best basketball practice facilities in Tallinn!

For boys and girls

The training is intended for both boys and girls. The maximum number of participants is 15!

The "Early Bird" registration

Register and pay the participation fee by October 19th (inclusive) – the participation fee is 160 euros.

Everyone is invited
Players from every city in Estonia are welcome to participate!

Practices in English and Estonian language

Coaches Haralds Karlis will coach the Mastercalss in English, while coach Rauno will be available to translate into Estonian if needed.

Tal Tech / Alexela basketball game

All participants will be invited to one TalTech Alexela basketball game!

Whatsapp chat

After registration, the guardian and participant will be added to the training series whatsapp chat, where information about the series will be shared.

NEW SHOES FROM BALLZY BASKETBALL
Win a shooting challenge and get fresh basketball shoes from Ballzy Basketball Estonia!!

A highlight from KL autumn session in Riga 2024

Born 2014 - 2012

A highlight from KL autumn session in Riga 2024

Born 2011 - 2008

SCHEDULE AND THEMES

October 22nd (Wednesday)

8.30-10.00 Practice - Weak Hand masterclass (dribble and layups)

17.00-18.30 Practice - Weak Hand masterclass (penetration to the basket and passing)

October 23rd (Thursday)

10.00-11.30 Practice - Elite shooting masterclass (shooting mechanics and footwork before the shot + shooting)

17.00-18.30 Practice - Elite shooting masterclass (Shooting after the dribbles and shooting from pass)

MASTERCLASS COACHES

Haralds Kārlis

BJBS Rīdzene graduate (coach Aigars Brigmanis)
Youth national teams U16 (coach. Juris Petrovs), U20 (coach VARIS Krūmiņš)
BK Barons Rīga, as the youngest player (coach Mārtiņš Zībarts and Edgars Teteris)
Canaries Basketball Academy (Spain, for 2 years)
Seton Hall University graduate 2011-2015 (USA)
Latvian men's national team 2015, European championship (coach Ainārs Bagatskis)
BK Valmiera Ordo 2015 - 2017 (Gold '15/' 16 year season) (coach Ainārs Zvirgzdiņš, Gatis Melderis, Roberts Štelmahers, Uvis Helmanis)
BK Jūrmala 2018 (Bronze LBL, Silver BBL) (coach Mārtiņš Gulbis) + LBL February MVP
End of a professional career in 2018.
Head manager of the Ghetto Basket project.
Head Manager of the VEF Riga School Superleague basketball project.
BK LU and LU/BS Riga team manager.
Kļūsti Labāks co-author.

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Rauno Pehka