thanks alot for the info guys. i believe i will take your advice and start him in limited , minor pf. as for size of his hands, he has longer fingers than i do. his grip is not near as stron though. as for his build, he is 5' 7" inches tall and 120 lbs. he is my basketball star in the family. he just wants to try shooting also . again thanks for the helpful advice, and i will keep you informed on his progress. happy holidays to all