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Youth Basketball: 90-Minute Practice Plan Template
A structured 90-minute practice plan template for youth basketball coaches. Includes warm-up, skill stations, scrimmage, and cool-down timing.
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Youth Basketball: 90-Minute Practice Plan
Age Group: 8–14 | Level: Recreational to Competitive
Practice Timeline
| Time | Block | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | Arrival + Team Circle | 5 min |
| 0:05 | Dynamic Warm-Up | 10 min |
| 0:15 | Skill Station 1: Ball Handling | 15 min |
| 0:30 | Skill Station 2: Shooting | 15 min |
| 0:45 | Skill Station 3: Defense | 10 min |
| 0:55 | Team Tactical (offense/defense sets) | 15 min |
| 1:10 | 3v3 / 4v4 Competitive Scrimmage | 15 min |
| 1:25 | Cool-Down + Team Talk | 5 min |
Station Details
Ball Handling (15 min)
- 2 min: Stationary dribbling (right, left, alternating)
- 3 min: Cone weave dribbling
- 5 min: Two-ball dribbling
- 5 min: 1v1 ball-handling challenge
Shooting (15 min)
- Form shooting (5 ft): 2 min
- Mid-range catch and shoot: 5 min
- Drive and finish at rim: 5 min
- Knockout game: 3 min
Defense (10 min)
- Defensive slide footwork: 3 min
- 1v1 closeout drill: 4 min
- Shell drill (team defense): 3 min
Coaching Notes
“The best practice plans have more reps than explanations. Talk less, play more.”
- Keep instructions under 60 seconds per drill
- Use demonstrations before talking
- Celebrate effort, not just results
- End every practice on a positive note
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