Coaching Youth Basketball - Basketball Drills & Plays

Coaching Youth Basketball Archives

Coacing Youth Basketball can be very challenging, but can also be very fun. Whether you are coaching youth basketball to spend more quality time with your son or daughter, or just volunteering for fun, it’s important that the responsibility be taken seriously. As the coach, your youth basketball players will be looking to you as a role model. It’s important that you teach them the skills involved in the game of basketball, but also make an effort to teach them general life skills.

Girls Basketball Plays - 5 Minute Quarters

Last week, I sent out a request for my newsletter subscribers to send in their favorite girls basketball plays and drills. I’ve included two of these replies below (very creative)!

Basketball Drills for Youth - One Foot Warm Up

Special thanks to Linda for sending this one in. If you’re struggling with a timid youth team and need basketball drills for youth, try this out!

Coaching Girls Basketball - Management Tips

Melissa from Chicago, one of my subscribers who is coaching girls basketball, sent in these coaching management tips. I’ve included them for you to try. They work well with all teams.

Youth Basketball Coaching Resource - Circle Passing Drill

Special thanks to Brian for sending this one in. If you’re looking for a fresh youth basketball coaching resource, try this out–a fast-paced basketball passing drill that will show immediate results!

Youth Basketball Plays - Out of Bounds Play

Many coaches struggle with fresh ideas for youth basketball plays. Here is one suggestion that has works very well. Give it a try!