Basketball Tryout Evaluation Practice Plan

A structured evaluation session that puts prospective players through skill testing, competitive drills, and live play so coaches can rank talent fairly and efficiently.

90 minutes
High school coaches
Ages 13-15
1Dynamic Warmup & Athletic Testing
Warm-up · 10m
2Ball Handling Evaluation
Skill work · 10m
4Finishing Under Pressure
Drill · 10m
5Defensive Evaluation: Stance & Closeouts
Drill · 10m
61-on-1 and Small-Sided Competition
Drill · 15m
7Live 5-on-5 Scrimmage with Notes
Scrimmage · 20m
8Cooldown & Closing Remarks
Cooldown · 3m

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Basketball Tryout Evaluation Practice Plan practice plan for?

Basketball Tryout Evaluation Practice Plan is built for high school coaches coaching players in 13-15, and can be adjusted in length or intensity for other age groups.

How long does the Basketball Tryout Evaluation Practice Plan practice plan take?

Basketball Tryout Evaluation Practice Plan runs 90 minutes total across 8 blocks: 1 warm-up, 2 skill works, 3 drills, 1 scrimmage, 1 cooldown.

What drills are included in the Basketball Tryout Evaluation Practice Plan practice plan?

Basketball Tryout Evaluation Practice Plan uses: 17s (Baseline Sprints), Pound Dribble Series, Cone Attack Series, Form Shooting Ladder, 5-Spot Catch & Shoot, Beat-the-Pro (Make 21), Contact Layups, Mikan Drill, Defensive Stance & Slides, Closeout & Contain, 1-on-1 from the Wing, Dribble Tag, Blitz & Rotate (Live 5v5). Each links to its full breakdown in the drill library.

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