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- Are refs capable of making mistakes?
- Are they trying their best just like you are?
- Will arguing cause a ref to change their call?
Welcome to the Rookie Level practice plans. The Rookie level focuses on having fun, being active, and learning the basic fundamental skills of basketball. There are three options for viewing these practice plans.
Respect: Refs |
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Freeze Tag(2 minutes) |
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Cone Dribbling(3 x down and back) |
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Make sure the players are staying low and controlling the dribble. The players should also be pushing off their outside foot to change directions.
Follow the Leader(3 x 1 minute) |
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Block to Block Shooting Drill(2 x 30 seconds) |
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Have the players work on using the backboard and hitting the square. Also have the partners count how many makes the shooter has so that they can try to beat their previous best score.
Around the World(1 game) |
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Dribble, Jump Stop, & Pass Drill(2 minutes each side) |
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The players should dribble under control and come to solid jump stop to make the bounce pass to a sprinting finisher.
Toss & Get It Drill(2 minutes each side) |
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Work on seeing the ball come off the backboard, timing it and going to get the rebound, and chinning the ball nice and strong.
The Backpedal, Slide, & Sprint Drill(1 x 1 minute) |
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Make sure the players move in straight lines and push themselves to be as fast and quick as possible.
Pass & Cut Drill(2-3 minutes each way) |
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Emphasize a good pass and a quick cut looking for the ball.
Follow the Leader Slides(1 x 10 seconds each player) |
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Dribble Relays(2 games) |
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Make sure the players have a lot of energy and enjoy this. Encourage the players to be good teammates throughout this game.
3 on 3 Numbers Game(games to 3) |
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Encourage the players to hustle to the ball and make good team plays to score. Also encourage the defensive team to move their feet, play active defense and contest all shots.
Compliment Session |
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All compliments should be natural. Not every player has to give or receive a compliment.