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PostPosted: 21 Jan 2014, 07:45 

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I am coaching an under 8's team some with little or no experience of basketball. I am looking for any ideas on games or activities I can use that will teach basic basketball skills with a huge emphasis on just having fun!

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PostPosted: 21 Jan 2014, 09:42 
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At this age, it should be all about fundamentals and having FUN.


Look at Bob Bigelows coaching Youth Basketball on DVDs.

http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=31&cat=Coaching+Youth+Basketball

Keep your practices as simple as possible... passing/catching the ball.... dribbling etc. I wouldn't worry to much about shooting at this age, they aren't strong enough to shoot the ball well. It would probably be a waste of time to teach proper shooting because of that.

I think that DVD #1 from Bob Bigelow would be an excellent resource for you.

Then play some 3 on 3 games... it will give the kids more touches and more space to play in. You could play a game to 4 and everybody has to score before anyone can score the game winner.... that is with 3 players.


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PostPosted: 21 Jan 2014, 10:31 
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Also check out the drills half way down this page:
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/coaching/youthbasketball.html

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PostPosted: 21 Jan 2014, 13:39 
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There is some great stuff on that page Jeff..... something for every youth coach.


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