Youth Basketball Practice Plan Template
Youth basketball practices should be high-energy, skill-building, and fun. Use this free 60-minute youth basketball practice plan template to keep your players moving, learning, and coming back every week.
60-Minute Youth Basketball Practice Plan
Designed for ages 6–14. Focus on foundational skills, short attention spans, and building love for the game.
| Time | Period | Focus | Coaching Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0:00–0:08 | Warmup & Ball Handling | Dribbling games and dynamic movement | Make it a game — stationary then moving |
| 0:08–0:20 | Shooting Fundamentals | Form shooting close to the basket | BEEF: Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through |
| 0:20–0:35 | Skill Station Rotation | Passing, layups, dribble moves | Keep stations short — 3–4 minutes each |
| 0:35–0:50 | Team Concept | Simple offensive play or defensive concept | Walk through slowly, then add speed |
| 0:50–1:00 | 3-on-3 or 5-on-5 | Short scrimmage applying the day's lesson | Cheer for good effort, not just buckets |
Tips for youth basketball coaches
- •Use games and competition to teach skills — kids learn faster when they are having fun.
- •Keep explanations short. Demonstrate first, explain second.
- •Celebrate improvement, not just results. Young players need positive reinforcement to stay motivated.
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