Coming up with fresh [tag]kids basketball practice drills[/tag] is an ongoing struggle for all [tag]youth[/tag] [tag]coaches[/tag]. Try these ideas sent in by Ron, John and Barbara to liven up your practices.
From Ron…
I am coaching a third grade [tag]basketball[/tag] team. I pull out my best defender and put him in the key. I then form two lines at about half court. I have two of the players basically [tag]pass[/tag] to one another and try to make a basket. If the players score they earn a point. If the [tag]defender[/tag] can get the ball, he gets a point. First one to ten wins. By having the best defender out on the court really pressures the two players and forces the defender to really work. Hey, I know this isn’t rocket science, but it seems to work and my kids love playing it.
From John…
Our girls age 10 like the [tag]drill[/tag] of 2 lines on the baseline. I roll the ball down the center of the paint and they retrieve it. The one who gets the ball is on [tag]offense[/tag] and the other is on defense. They have 2 dribbles to get a shot off.
From Barbara…
With my under 11’s I get the same kid to make the sideline pass-ins for each half. I rotate the kid each half each game. It stops fighting between teammates, looks neater and gets the ball into the hands of the weaker players.