Ball Lab

Ball Lab Ball Lab Basketball Training | North Vancouver
Helping young athletes build confidence, develop real skills, and love the game.

Small group training, private coaching, birthday parties, camps, and youth leagues. Start your child’s basketball pathway today We believe we are the best basketball training club in town and have the only facility on the North Shore, but talk is cheap. We will let you try us out for a no-obligation full 30 days, let you meet our performance coaches, other members, and at the end of those 30 days, if we haven’t earned your business, then we don’t deserve to have you as a member.

After an incredible run at Ball Lab, I’m moving on to a new opportunity in Chongqing, China. I’m thankful for the trust ...
09/01/2026

After an incredible run at Ball Lab, I’m moving on to a new opportunity in Chongqing, China. I’m thankful for the trust and loyalty from the families and athletes who made this journey so special.

Excited to bring my experience to a new court halfway across the world. Let’s build something great. 🏀

Ball Lab’s IG account will be shutting down on Sept 1. Follow me Bijan Jiany for what’s next!

08/23/2026

My first basketball game in Chongqing. Had a blast playing against the locals. No English. No problem. The game is the same.

Super grateful for today. 11 years flew by! Exciting news coming this week. Stay tuned.
08/09/2026

Super grateful for today. 11 years flew by! Exciting news coming this week. Stay tuned.

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🏀Wishing our Ball Lab families a safe, fun, and memorable day celebrating this amazing country we ca...
07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🏀

Wishing our Ball Lab families a safe, fun, and memorable day celebrating this amazing country we call home.

Enjoy the long weekend — and maybe sneak in a few shots between BBQs. 😉🍁

07/01/2026

If you don't force the rim protector to make a choice, you're letting them off the hook.

Two offensive players sprint baseline to baseline against one paint defender and one trailing defender recovery-chasing from midcourt. The goal for the offensive player with the ball is simple: attack the rim with absolute intent to attract the primary defender.

Don't make a soft pass. Drive hard into the paint, force that rim protector to step up and commit to your drive, and the exact second they bite, dish the ball to your teammate for an easy finish before the trailing defender can recover.

The Strategy:

1. Attack to Attract: Drive straight at the defender’s chest to force them to stop you.

2. The Commitment Read: Wait until the defender officially commits their hips to you before releasing the ball.

3. Beat the Chase: Move the ball efficiently before the trailing defender can recover from behind.

We build smarter, unselfish playmakers by teaching them how to read the floor at full speed.

🚨 BALL LAB SUMMER CAMPS (JULY & AUGUST)

Registration for our summer camps is moving fast! Lock in your spot to keep building your game.

Ages 5–9 (Morning): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ages 10–14 (Afternoon): 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: 1801-R Welch Street, North Vancouver

Price: $299 | Sibling Discount: 10% OFF with code: Summer10

📅 Blocks: July 6–10 | July 20–24 | August 10–14 | August 17–21

🔗 Link in bio to register: https://balllab.ca/summer-camps

HAPPY FATHER’S DAYTo all the dads, grandpas, and father figures in the Ball Lab family—Thank you for the early mornings,...
06/22/2026

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

To all the dads, grandpas, and father figures in the Ball Lab family—

Thank you for the early mornings, the late-night drives, the endless rebounds, and the unwavering support.

You help make our athletes who they are today.

Enjoy your day. You’ve earned it.

06/20/2026

If they bite hard on your jab, punish their momentum.

In this new session, Coach Bijan introduces the ultimate counter to our high swing and low base sequence. Once you master using your frame and shoulder to seal the defender, they will start guessing. The moment you drop that heavy jab pivot and feel the defensive player (DP) aggressively over-commit to slide and cut you off, you don't force it—you spin.

By sealing them with your body and spinning off their top hip, you leave them frozen on the perimeter. It’s a zero-waste, high-efficiency attack straight to the basket before the help side can even rotate.

The Progression:

1. The Setup: High overhead swing to claim your space and anchor your low pivot base.

2. The Bait: A hard, aggressive jab pivot to force the defender to slide out of position.

3. The Kill: The split-second they over-anticipate, snap into a tight quick spin to attack the rim.

We build shiftier, completely unguardable playmakers by teaching them how to weaponize the defense's own speed against them.

REGISTRATION FOR OUR Ball Lab SUMMER CAMPS (July & August)

Ages 5–9 (Morning): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ages 10–14 (Afternoon): 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: 1801-R Welch Street, North Vancouver

Price: $299 | Sibling Discount: 10% OFF with code: Summer10

📅 Blocks: July 6–10 | July 20–24 | August 10–14 | August 17–21

🔗 Link in bio to lock in your spot: https://balllab.ca/summer-camps
📧 Questions? [email protected] | 604-971-4625

06/13/2026

Too many players waste their live dribble immediately, giving the defense and the help side all the time they need to lock in. We are training our athletes to create space and win the battle before the first bounce even happens.

By utilizing threat positioning, sharp pivots, and scanning the floor from the arc, you catch the defense off guard. Once the read is made, it is an explosive, high-efficiency launch—one or two dribbles max to get downhill and finish the play.

The Simple Blueprint:

• Hold the Dribble: Catch the ball, stand strong, and keep your live bounce alive.

• Make Contact: Use your pivot and drive your shoulder right between the defender's legs to claim your space.

• Quick Strike: Read their balance, drop into a sweep or a jab, and attack the basket with minimal dribbles.

We build smarter, tougher players by eliminating wasted bounces and sharpening game IQ.

🚨 DON'T LET MOMENTUM STALL THIS SUMMER!

Registration for our Ball Lab Summer Camps (July & August) is moving fast!

Ages 5–9 (Morning): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ages 10–14 (Afternoon): 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: 1801-R Welch Street, North Vancouver

Price: $299 | Sibling Discount: 10% OFF with code: Summer10

📅 Blocks: July 6–10 | July 20–24 | August 10–14 | August 17–21

🔗 Link in bio to lock in your spot: https://balllab.ca/summer-camps
📧 Questions? [email protected] | 604-971-4625

🎯 FREE SHOOTING ASSESSMENT 🎯North Shore parents, we’re looking for 5 basketball players ages 10-13 to receive a FREE 30-...
06/10/2026

🎯 FREE SHOOTING ASSESSMENT 🎯

North Shore parents, we’re looking for 5 basketball players ages 10-13 to receive a FREE 30-minute Shooting Assessment at Ball Lab.

Your athlete will receive an evaluation of:

🏀 Shooting Mechanics
🏀 Shot Preparation
🏀 Footwork & Balance
🏀 Release & Follow Through
🏀 Shooting Consistency
🏀 Game-Speed Shooting Habits

At the end of the assessment, you’ll receive personalized feedback and a clear plan to help your child become a more confident shooter.

Whether they’re trying out for a school team, preparing for club basketball, or simply want to improve their shot, this is a great opportunity to identify what’s holding them back and what they should focus on next.

📍 Ball Lab
📍 North Vancouver

⚠️ Only 5 spots available.

To claim a spot:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ DM “ASSESSMENT”
4️⃣ We’ll send you a DM
*new members only who live on the North Shore

🏀 BLDL Spring League Recap – Grades 4–5 Boys What a way to finish our 8-week Spring Development League season!Yesterday,...
06/09/2026

🏀 BLDL Spring League Recap – Grades 4–5 Boys

What a way to finish our 8-week Spring Development League season!

Yesterday, our Grades 4–5 Boys division wrapped up an incredible season filled with growth, effort, teamwork, and plenty of fun. The players showed tremendous improvement each week and competed with great energy from start to finish.

To close out the season, the parents stepped onto the court for our annual Parents vs. Kids showdown. After a hard-fought battle, the parents escaped with a nail-biting victory! 😅🏆

A huge thank you to all of our players, parents, and families for your commitment and support throughout the season. We loved watching these young athletes develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game.

See you all back on the court this fall! 💜💛

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1801-R Welch Street
North Vancouver, BC
V7P1B7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16049714625

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