I encourage you to work on all the skills needed to be a solid youth basketball player.
This would include defensive skills and offensive skills without the ball (such as cutting and screening). When these skills are combined with the fun stuff mentioned above – then we have a complete, all-around youth basketball player. These youth basketball drills will help you develop the fundamental skills needed to improve your game! Having said that, let me emphasize a few things first.

* Players – As you work on these youth basketball drills you must remember to always have fun!
Enjoy the game at all times. This is important to your overall development. You must stay focused, dedicated and work hard in order to see results. It won’t happen instantly. But if you keep working at it – you will see results. You will elevate your game to the next level!

* Coaches – As you teach these youth basketball drills to your players you must remember to keep practice fun,
Challenging and competitive. Take into account the various skill levels on your team and be sure to let the players develop at their own pace. They won’t all learn at the same pace. Some will pick these new skills up quicker than others. That’s fine, as long as they are all working to get better.

* Parents – As your child works on these youth basketball drills it’s important for you to always love, support and encourage them.
They need that more than anything else from you. I encourage you to get involved with the game of basketball in some way. By doing this, you are showing your child that you’re interested in the game they love.

Okay, I know, enough talking already. Let’s get on with the drills!

The youth basketball drills focus on the fundamental skills of basketball. They are broken down into several categories. Several drills will be given to help you improve that aspect of your game. I hope you enjoy these drills.

Youth Basketball Drills

1. Fundamental Movements
Effective play on offense and defense begins with the proper stance and footwork. These drills will help players understand and become comfortable with these fundamentals.

2. Cuts And Moves Without The Ball
Offensive players will spend 80% of their time cutting and moving without the basketball. These drills will help them become more efficient at this.

3. Ballhandling
These drills will help players become comfortable and confident when handling the basketball.

4. Dribbling
Great drills to improve dribbling fundamentals and techniques.

5. Passing
Passing and catching is often overlooked by players and coaches. These drills focus on the proper mechanics needed to be effective.

6. Shooting
Great shooting takes practice and dedication. These drills will help players develop the proper form, technique and confidence needed to be an effective shooter.

7. Moves With The Ball
Players that can move well with the basketball are always much more effective on offensive. These drills will help players develop their offensive moves.

8. Rebounding
Rebounding is such a critical part of the game. These drills will teach players to go aggressively after the basketball.

9. Defense
Defense wins championships! These drills will teach players the fundamentals needed to play great defense.

I hope you find these Basketball Drills to be helpful and informative. Remember, to improve at the game of basketball you need to work hard and dedicate yourself to getting better!

Enjoy
Henderson Elite Basketball
Coach Rich Morency (702)327-6337
morency2@hendersonelitebasketball.com