β±οΈ 60 Minutes β’ Beginner-Friendly
60 Minute Youth Basketball Practice Plan
A 60 minute practice gives you enough time to cover fundamentals without rushing. The key is to keep each block simple and organized so players stay engaged from start to finish.
60 minute practice breakdown
0β10 Minutes β Warm-Up
Start with movement, coordination, and easy ball touches.
Warm-up drill ideas β
Warm-up drill ideas β
10β22 Minutes β Ball Handling
Build confidence and control through simple dribbling reps.
Ball handling drills β Β· Dribbling drills β
Ball handling drills β Β· Dribbling drills β
22β34 Minutes β Passing and Teamwork
Work on target hands, spacing, and moving after the pass.
Passing drills β
Passing drills β
34β46 Minutes β Shooting or Layups
Keep reps simple and close to the basket to build confidence.
Shooting drills β Β· Layup drills β
Shooting drills β Β· Layup drills β
46β54 Minutes β Defense
Teach stance, slides, closeouts, and staying in front.
Defense drills β
Defense drills β
54β60 Minutes β Fun Finisher
End with a simple challenge or game so players leave practice feeling good.
Fun drills β Β· Practice finishers β
Fun drills β Β· Practice finishers β
Helpful pages for 60 minute practices
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