Coaching Session

Warm-Up (15 minutes)

1. Dynamic Stretching (5 minutes)
   • High knees
   • Butt kicks
   • Leg swings
   • Arm circles
2. Dribbling Drills (10 minutes)
   • Stationary dribbling: Right hand, left hand, crossover, behind the back, through the legs
   • Cone dribbling: Set up cones and practice dribbling around them using different techniques

Skill Development (30 minutes)

1. Shooting Drills (15 minutes)
   • Form shooting: Close-range shots focusing on proper form
   • Spot shooting: Shots from various marked spots on the court (baseline, elbow, three-point line)
   • Free throws: Practice free throws in sets of 10, emphasizing routine and consistency
2. Passing Drills (15 minutes)
   • Partner passing: Chest passes, bounce passes, overhead passes
   • Passing on the move: Players pass while moving towards each other or around the court
   • Fast break passing: Simulate a fast break with three players, focusing on quick, accurate passes

Team Play and Strategy (30 minutes)

1. Offensive Drills (15 minutes)
   • Pick and roll: Teach the fundamentals and practice in pairs
   • Offensive sets: Run through a few offensive plays, focusing on spacing and movement without the ball
2. Defensive Drills (15 minutes)
   • Defensive slides: Work on proper footwork and positioning
   • Closeout drills: Practice closing out on shooters
   • 1-on-1 defense: Focus on staying in front of the offensive player and forcing them to their weaker hand

Scrimmage and Game Situation Drills (10 minutes)

• Split the players into two teams and play a short scrimmage, stopping occasionally to correct positioning, decision-making, and execution
• Simulate specific game situations (e.g., last-second shot, inbound plays, defending a lead)

Conditioning and Cool Down (5 minutes)

1. Conditioning Drills (3 minutes)
   • Suicides or line sprints: Emphasize speed and endurance
   • Agility ladder drills: Improve footwork and quickness
2. Cool Down and Stretching (2 minutes)
   • Static stretching: Focus on major muscle groups (hamstrings, quads, calves, shoulders)
   • Deep breathing exercises to relax and recover