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Ages 5 - 6 (Pee-Wee League)
Focus: Fun, movement, ball familiarity
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 5 min | - Red light/green light dribbling game |
| Ball Familiarization | 10 min | - Bounce and catch, roll ball, dribble with both hands |
| Skill Drills | 15 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 Down | 5 min | - |
Ages 7 - 8 (Mini-Mite League)
Focus: Fundamentals, confidence, basic defense
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 5 min | - Dribble races and jumping jacks |
| Skill Stations | 25 min | - Dribbling through cones - Partner passing - Shooting form close to hoop (balance, eyes on target, hand placement, follow-through) |
| Game Drill | 15 min | - 3-on-3 half court (Emphasize spacing) |
| Shooting Game | 10 min | - Knockout |
| Cool Down | 5 min | - |
Ages 9 - 10 (Mitey-Mite League)
Focus: Skill development, spacing, decision-making
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 5 min | - Layup lines |
| Skill Stations | 25 min | - Dribbling: Crossovers & change of pace - Passing: 3-player weave drill - Shooting: Free throws and form reminders |
| Team Drill | 15 min | - 3-on-3 half court |
| Shooting Game | 10 min | - Around the world or hot spot shooting |
| Cool Down | 5 min | - |
Ages 11 - 12 (Little League)
Focus: Teamwork, offense/defense, game situations
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 5 min | - Layup lines and defensive slides |
| Skill Work | 20 min | - Ball handling under pressure - Passing: Give and go drill - Shooting: Spot shooting and free throws |
| Team Drill | 20 min | - 4-on-4 half court with man-to-man defense focus |
| Transition Drill | 10 min | - Fast break transition drill (3-on-2, 2-on-1) |
| Cool Down | 5 min | - |
Ages 13 - 14 (Junior League)
Focus: Advanced skills, tactics, communication
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 5 min | - Full-court dribble and finishing layups |
| Skill Work | 20 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 Drill | 20 min | - 5-on-5 half court with motion offense concepts |
| Defense/Transition Drill | 10 min | - Shell defense or full-court press break practice |
| Cool Down | 5 min | - |
Ages 15 - 17 (Senior League)
Focus: Game understanding, strategy, leadership
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Drill | 25 min | - 5-on-5 controlled scrimmage with focus on plays & situational execution (end of game, press break, inbound plays, communication) |
| Game Situations | 10 min | - Transition, end of game scenarios |
| Cool Down | 5 min | - |