How to Properly Run a Fifth Grade Basketball Practice By: Danny O’Malley
Overall Goal Improve their skills Prepare them for the future Have Fun
Step 1- Skill Work Start practice with what you need to accomplish Shooting, ball handling, and passing Remember overall goal
Step 2-Water Hydration Break to goof around Short hard drills
Step 3- Team Run through plays Repetition repetition repetition! Keep them engaged and focused
Step 4- Water
Step 5- Scrimmage Kids love scrimmaging Applies drill you did in practice to real game Stop for teaching points
Tips for Success High energy Reward them Basketball is suppose to be fun at a young age Be positive