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Youth Basketball Coach Resources

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Ages 5 - 6 (Pee-Wee League) Ages 7 - 8 (Mini-Mite League) Ages 9 - 10 (Mitey-Mite League) Ages 11 - 12 (Little League) Ages 13 - 14 (Junior League) Ages 15 - 17 (Senior League)

Youth Basketball: 60 Minute Practice Plans

Ages 5 - 6 (Pee-Wee League)

Focus: Fun, movement, ball familiarity

ActivityTimeDrills
Warm-up 5 min - Red light/green light dribbling game
Ball Familiarization  10 min- Bounce and catch, roll ball, dribble with both hands
Skill Drills15 min- Dribble relay races
- Partner bounce/chest passes
Shooting 10 min- Spot shots close to basket
Fun Game 15 min- Dribble tag or 3-on-3 keep-away
Cool Down5 min-

Ages 7 - 8 (Mini-Mite League)

Focus: Fundamentals, confidence, basic defense

ActivityTimeDrills
Warm-up 5 min - Dribble races and jumping jacks
Skill Stations25 min- Dribbling through cones
- Partner passing
- Shooting form close to hoop (balance, eyes on target, hand placement, follow-through)
Game Drill15 min- 3-on-3 half court (Emphasize spacing)
Shooting Game10 min- Knockout
Cool Down5 min-

Ages 9 - 10 (Mitey-Mite League)

Focus: Skill development, spacing, decision-making

ActivityTimeDrills
Warm-up 5 min - Layup lines
Skill Stations25 min- Dribbling: Crossovers & change of pace
- Passing: 3-player weave drill
- Shooting: Free throws and form reminders
Team Drill15 min- 3-on-3 half court
Shooting Game10 min- Around the world or hot spot shooting
Cool Down5 min-

Ages 11 - 12 (Little League)

Focus: Teamwork, offense/defense, game situations

ActivityTimeDrills
Warm-up 5 min - Layup lines and defensive slides
Skill Work20 min- Ball handling under pressure
- Passing: Give and go drill
- Shooting: Spot shooting and free throws
Team Drill20 min- 4-on-4 half court with man-to-man defense focus
Transition Drill10 min- Fast break transition drill (3-on-2, 2-on-1)
Cool Down5 min-

Ages 13 - 14 (Junior League)

Focus: Advanced skills, tactics, communication

ActivityTimeDrills
Warm-up 5 min - Full-court dribble and finishing layups
Skill Work20 min- Dribbling moves (crossover, behind-the-back, spin)
- Passing: Secondary break passing drill
- Shooting: Free throws, spot shooting, 3-point (if hoop size allows)
Team Drill20 min- 5-on-5 half court with motion offense concepts
Defense/Transition Drill 10 min- Shell defense or full-court press break practice
Cool Down5 min-

Ages 15 - 17 (Senior League)

Focus: Game understanding, strategy, leadership

ActivityTimeDrills
Warm-up 5 min - Dynamic stretching and fast break layups
Skill Work 15 min- Advanced dribbling under pressure
- Passing out of traps/double teams
- Shooting: Free throws and 3-point shooting
Team Drill25 min- 5-on-5 controlled scrimmage with focus on plays & situational execution (end of game, press break, inbound plays, communication)
Game Situations10 min- Transition, end of game scenarios
Cool Down5 min-

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Youth Athletics

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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Related Services:
Athletics Program

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