MoraBanc Andorra Basketball Camp Targets 30-35% International Participants

The third edition of the MoraBanc Andorra Basketball Camp, set for Encamp's Complex Esportiu i Sociocultural, aims for 30-35% international participants, up from 10% in the first year and 20% last year. Organisers have launched a French-language website to draw players from southern France, where talent levels are high, while exposing local club athletes to diverse playing styles.

Director David Eudal said the target would allow foreign attendees to experience Andorra's facilities and surroundings. "France's game style differs from Spain's, and comparing with different players helps our club athletes grow," he noted. Each of the two sessions—12-17 July for players born 2014-2017, and 19-24 July for those born 2008-2014—caps at 60 participants, divided by skill level and offering day or residential options. Officials expect around 100 total across both.

Training hours have increased this year, prioritising individual technique over leisure. Day campers will get at least four hours and 15 minutes daily, with residential ones receiving five hours and 15 minutes. Afternoons now feature 2.5 hours for day attendees and 3.5 hours for residents. Mornings begin with 75 minutes of individual drills, followed by 30 minutes focused solely on shooting—a key skill organisers say is hardest to improve.

Coordinator Xavi Luque explained that afternoons apply those skills to team tactics, emphasising decision-making in game situations rather than complex systems. "We want kids to understand the game, how to use individual technique in context, and make choices they face in real play," he said.

Other activities include pool outings, parish walks, and nature excursions. Plans call for a foreign coach and visits from professional players, building on last year's success. Registrations are open via www.campusbca.ad. One report mentioned potential competition segments with prizes, though details remain unconfirmed.