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 coachesAges 13-15
Run sheet90 min
- 01Dynamic Warmup & Athletic TestingWarm-up · 10m
- 02Ball Handling EvaluationSkill work · 10m
- 03Shooting EvaluationSkill work · 12m
- 04Finishing Under PressureDrill · 10m
- 05Defensive Evaluation: Stance & CloseoutsDrill · 10m
- 061-on-1 and Small-Sided CompetitionDrill · 15m
- 07Live 5-on-5 Scrimmage with NotesScrimmage · 20m
- 08Cooldown & Closing RemarksCooldown · 3m
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Q1Who 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.
Q2How 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.
Q3What 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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