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Practice plan

First Practice for Little Ones

Length
30 min
Age group
Kids (up to 6)
Level
Beginner
Season
Preseason
Contents
8 drills

About this practice

For 5 and 6 year olds on day one. Every kid has a ball, names come first, and every block is a game so nobody waits in a line. Lower the rim and use a smaller ball if your gym has them. From the blog: How to Run Your First Youth Basketball Practice, https://elitehoopsapp.com/how-to-run-your-first-youth-basketball-practice-a-step-by-step-checklist

  • Dribbling
  • Just for Fun
  • Passing
  • Shooting

The plan, step by step

  1. Outline Practice3 min
  2. Follow the Leader5 min
  3. Red Light, Green Light5 min
  4. Scheduled Water Break2 min
  5. Partner Passing Warm-Up5 min
  6. Form Shooting5 min
  7. Dribble Tag4 min
  8. Team Chant or Cheer1 min

8 drills30 min of drills

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