Starter Practice Plans

• One player or the coach will be designated as “it.”
• When the person designated as “it” tags another player, they are “frozen” and must stand in place without moving.
• A player can on be unfrozen if another unfrozen player comes and touches them.
• Designate boundaries based on numbers (i.e. stay inside of half court.)
• Complete the game when all players are frozen.
• If needed, add multiple players who are “it”.

TECHNICAL LOAD 

• All non-taggers have a basketball and must dribble when
  moving.

COMPETITIVE LOAD 

• Divide into two teams: One team is “it” and must attempt to freeze the entire other team as fast as they can. After one round, switch roles and the team with the fastest time wins.

• Divide the group into two teams: Dribblers and defenders. The dribblers will all start inside the key. The defenders start along the three point line.
• The dribblers all try to dribble past the defenders and over the three point line. Defenders cannot steal the ball, but can slide their feet to make the dribblers change directions.
• Once a dribbler makes it past the defense, they become a defender. Go until there is only one dribbler left, then start a new game and switch roles.

• All players need a basketball or pretend to have a ball and should stand in an open space on the court.
• Have the players face forward in a triple threat position.
• When the coach says “tuck back!” have the players say “strong!” while dropping their right foot and putting the ball on their right hip.
• When the coach says “over!” have the players step forward with their right foot while turning 90 degrees.
• When the coach says “triple threat!” the players will return back to the triple threat stance until the coach says relax.

• Have the players start in 2 lines, 1 on the wing and 1 in the weakside corner. The player starting on the wing has a ball. Add a defender on both offensive players. The defender guarding the player with the ball will start 1 step behind the offense, creating an advantage for the offense.
• As soon as the offense moves, the game is live. The player with the ball will drive to the basket and make a decision based on what the weakside defender does: If the defender leaves the player in the
  corner to help on the drive, the offense will kick the ball out for an open shot. If the defender stays with the player on the weakside, the player with the ball will try to make a layup.
• Play until the offense scores or the defense gets the ball. Rotate the offensive players to defense and two new offensive players start the next round.

TACTICAL LOADS

• Change the spacing of the offense. Move the offensive player without the ball to just outside of the block.
• Make the game 3 on 3. Add an additional offense and defense to the weakside wing. Play until the offense scores, or the defense gets the ball.

• Divide the group into 2-4 teams, with a maximum of five players on each team. Each team starts at a designated spot (wing, elbow, corner).
• Each team has a line of cones equal to the number players on the team next to them.
• The first player in each line shoots and gets their own rebound. Ifthey make the shot, they can take a cone from any of the other 3 teams. Make or miss, they get the rebound and pass to the next person in line on their team.
• Play for 1 minute each game. The team with the most cones at the end wins.

TECHNICAL LOADS

• Move all players back to the three point line!
• Play the same game, but start with a drive and kick to the shooter.

• Utilize as many baskets as possible and have 1 player shooting at a time.
• The player will shoot 2 free throws at a time and rotate until each player has shot 10 total free throws.
• After every player has taken 10 free throws, the player with the lowest score wins.
• The scoring is as follows: If a player makes a shot nothing but net, they receive minus 2 points (-2).
• If a player makes a shot in any way other than nothing but net, they receive minus 1 points (-1).
• If a player misses a shot, they receive plus 1 point (+1).

COMPETITIVE LOAD

• Create partners and have each partner group compete against each other. Partners can attempt to distract their opponent while they are shooting free throws. They just can’t block or touch them!