Who is the First Practice of the Season practice plan for?

First Practice of the Season is built for all coaches coaching players in 13-15, and can be adjusted in length or intensity for other age groups.

How long does the First Practice of the Season practice plan take?

First Practice of the Season runs 90 minutes total across 8 blocks: 2 warm-ups, 2 skill works, 2 drills, 1 scrimmage, 1 cooldown.

What drills are included in the First Practice of the Season practice plan?

First Practice of the Season uses: 17s (Baseline Sprints), Pound Dribble Series, Two-Ball Rhythm, Form Shooting Ladder, Defensive Stance & Slides, Closeout & Contain, Mikan Drill, Contact Layups. Each links to its full breakdown in the drill library.

First Practice of the Season

A first-day practice built around establishing standards and culture before installing any real system — introductions, conditioning baseline, core fundamentals, and clear expectations for the season ahead.

90 minutes All coachesAges 13-15

Run sheet90 min

01Team Meeting — Expectations & Standards
Warm-up · 10m
02Dynamic Warmup & Conditioning Baseline
Warm-up · 12m
17s (Baseline Sprints)
03Ball-Handling Fundamentals
Skill work · 12m
Pound Dribble Series Two-Ball Rhythm
04Shooting Form Baseline
Skill work · 12m
Form Shooting Ladder
05Defensive Stance & Slides Fundamentals
Drill · 15m
Defensive Stance & Slides Closeout & Contain
06Finishing Fundamentals
Drill · 10m
Mikan Drill Contact Layups
07Small-Sided Scrimmage — Get a Feel for the Group
Scrimmage · 15m
08Team Talk & Cooldown
Cooldown · 4m

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Who is the First Practice of the Season practice plan for?: First Practice of the Season is built for all coaches coaching players in 13-15, and can be adjusted in length or intensity for other age groups.
How long does the First Practice of the Season practice plan take?: First Practice of the Season runs 90 minutes total across 8 blocks: 2 warm-ups, 2 skill works, 2 drills, 1 scrimmage, 1 cooldown.
What drills are included in the First Practice of the Season practice plan?: First Practice of the Season uses: 17s (Baseline Sprints), Pound Dribble Series, Two-Ball Rhythm, Form Shooting Ladder, Defensive Stance & Slides, Closeout & Contain, Mikan Drill, Contact Layups. Each links to its full breakdown in the drill library.

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