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.
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.
Youth Basketball: 90-Minute Practice Plan
Age Group: 8–14 | Level: Recreational to Competitive
Practice Timeline
Station Details
Ball Handling (15 min)
Shooting (15 min)
Defense (10 min)
Coaching Notes
“The best practice plans have more reps than explanations. Talk less, play more.”
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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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