Players are divided into small groups and must complete a series of pick-up passes without dropping the ball. Emphasizes communication and precise passing under pressure.

Players pair up and stand 10 feet apart, practicing chest, bounce, and overhead passes. Focus on stepping into each pass and using proper form.

Players form a triangle and pass the ball around while constantly moving. Emphasize different types of passes: chest, bounce, and overhead. The receiver cuts to a new spot after each pass.

Players pair up, with one passing and one closing out to contest the pass. The passer alternates between chest, bounce, and overhead passes, while the defender works on closing out without fouling.

Allow players to hydrate and rest at predetermined times during practice to prevent fatigue and dehydration.

Players practice V-cuts and flash cuts to get open on the wing or in the post, improving footwork and timing.

The first offensive concept a youth team should own, which is why it is the first thing I teach after footwork: pass, then cut to the basket, and expect the ball back. Three players, one ball, lines behind each spot: 1 at the top with the ball, 2 at the right wing, 3 at the left wing. 2 V-cuts, a step toward the block and back out, to get open before the pass. 1 passes to 2 and takes one step toward 3 as if to screen away, so a defender relaxes, then plants at the elbow and cuts hard down the lane with his hands up. 2 throws the bounce pass to the cutter's lead hand for the layup. If the cutter is not open on the coach's call, 3 replaces at the top, 2 passes back, and 1 fills the open wing so the drill keeps going. Two minutes per side, then rotate 1 to 2 to 3. Game form: 3v3 point per pass, where every pass followed by a basket cut scores a point and baskets count normally. Mistakes: passing and standing, cutting before the receiver has the ball, flat passes to a cutter, cutting away from the ball. Progression: guided defense that allows the first pass, then the 3v3 game. Youth. This came from Bill Thom and Jim Datka's three-man give-and-go on CoachTube and Coaching Toolbox's point per pass drill; start there for the 3v3 scoring rules.

Small-sided games with three players on each team. This format encourages teamwork, communication, and competitive play in a controlled setting.

Allow players to hydrate and rest at predetermined times during practice to prevent fatigue and dehydration.

Four offensive players line up around the three point line evenly spaced. The ball starts at one end, and the players must pass to each other as fast as possible - the last man shoots. The twist is that a defender starts at the second person, and once the first pass occurs, they try to run around the three point line (inside of it) to reach the shooter first to block or stop them.

Coach gives players specific tasks or skills to work on before the next practice, encouraging continuous improvement.

Check, celebrate and commit. Bring up each one of those with your team.

End practice with a team chant or cheer to build camaraderie and end on a positive note.