Basketball Coaching Tool
Coach planning & resources for Josie • Fundamentals first
Practice Plans
Drill Library
Shooting Drills
Form Shooting
10–15 minClose-range reps focusing on arc, follow-through, and consistent mechanics.
Around the World
15–20 minPerimeter spot circuit in teams; competitive, fun, high-rep shooting.
Ball Handling Drills
Two-Ball Dribbling
10–15 minDevelop coordination and control with two balls; head up, balanced base.
Cone Weaving
10–12 minBall control and agility through cones using varied dribble moves.
Defense Drills
Mirror Drill
8–10 minReactive footwork and stance control; builds discipline and quickness.
Closeout Drill
10–15 minControlled closeouts; hands high, chop steps—no fly-bys.
Coaching Tips & Strategies
Team Building
Be crystal clear on standards; hold them evenly.
Celebrate progress publicly, correct privately.
Schedule simple non-basketball hangouts.
Review team goals together weekly.
Offense
Spacing: keep ~15ft; create driving & passing lanes.
Limit over-dribbling; move the ball quickly.
Read & decide in under a second.
Define shot quality; praise great decisions.
Defense
Teach low stance; active hands.
Communicate every action—screens, switches, tags.
Drill help-side rotations daily.
Shade to weak hand; contain middle drives.
Coaching Resources
Season Planning
Practice Structure
Key Coaching Principles
• Be consistent with standards and expectations
• Praise effort and improvement as much as results
• Communicate clearly, specifically, and positively
• Coach the person as well as the player
• Revisit fundamentals every session
• Build a supportive, competitive culture
Emergency Procedures & Safety
Injury: Stop play, assess, don’t move serious injuries
Contacts: Trainer, nurse, 911 at hand
Weather: Indoor alternatives for extremes
Equipment: Check goals, floors, balls routinely
First Aid: Accessible kit at every session
Every day you learn, create, and grow, you’re building the best version of yourself. Keep going, Josie your journey is amazing and the world is brighter because of you!
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