60-Minute U10 Basketball Practice Plan

A fast-moving hour for 7-9 year olds that keeps every kid touching the ball, builds dribbling and layup fundamentals, and ends with a fun small-sided game.

60 minutes
New youth coaches
Ages 7-9
1Team Stretch & Dynamic Warmup
Warm-up · 5m
2Ball Handling Basics
Skill work · 10m
3Layup Fundamentals
Drill · 10m
4Catch & Shoot Stations
Skill work · 10m
5Reaction & Defense Game
Drill · 8m
63-on-3 Small-Sided Game
Scrimmage · 12m
7Free Throw Fun & Cooldown Stretch
Cooldown · 5m

Frequently asked questions

Who is the 60-Minute U10 Basketball Practice Plan practice plan for?

60-Minute U10 Basketball Practice Plan is built for new youth coaches coaching players in 7-9, and can be adjusted in length or intensity for other age groups.

How long does the 60-Minute U10 Basketball Practice Plan practice plan take?

60-Minute U10 Basketball Practice Plan runs 60 minutes total across 7 blocks: 1 warm-up, 2 skill works, 2 drills, 1 scrimmage, 1 cooldown.

What drills are included in the 60-Minute U10 Basketball Practice Plan practice plan?

60-Minute U10 Basketball Practice Plan uses: Pound Dribble Series, Dribble Tag, Mikan Drill, Layup Lines w/ Progressions, Form Shooting Ladder, 5-Spot Catch & Shoot, Red Light / Green Light, Defensive Stance & Slides. Each links to its full breakdown in the drill library.

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