Practice Plan and Drills – Summer Team Camp Day 1

A few weeks ago, a number of coaches replied and wanted more details about our youth summer camp that was extremely productive for us.

Here’s the practice plan and drills that I used for the first day of the team camp.  I deviated and improvised at times — but for the most part we stuck to the plan about 80% of the time.

Sorry I don’t have links for all the drills.  I linked as many of them as I could.  If there are specific drills you want me to write up, let me know.

Practice Plan – Team Camp Day 1

Get players started on Pre-practice Routine –
Acknowledge & talk with each player during the routine

Team Huddle and Notes

• High fives & enthusiasm.
• Discuss core values (see notes below).
• Show players on iphone how to complete day for workout (a few players were not completing their “days”).

Defense (30 min)

• Whole – Review goals and use tape to show the house.
• Review on ball objectives. Constant pressure. GNAT. “Get off me” mentality.
• Star close out drill.
• 1 pass away drill (right and left wing)
• Post defense drill (right and left wing) – ¾ front.  Dig out with double from help.
• Shell
  • Offense doesn’t move.
  • Pass and interchange (switch spots with the person next to you).
  • Drive every time
  • Interchange and drive
• Full court defense positioning – half speed shell.

Dribbling (20 min)

• Zig zag cross
• Zig zag behind back
• Dribble moves at cone – in/out, double cross, retreat, glide dribble, stop and go (change speeds).
• 1v1 advancement

Footwork and post moves (20 mn)

• Spin outs – Front pivot, step through
• Spin outs – Drop step, rev pivot
• Spin outs – Rev pivot, sweep
• Post 1v1 – pass, cut from top, seal, and score (immediacy)

Snack Break – Wash Hands When Done (15 min)

Offense

• Whole – Spots, spacing, ball movement, until great shot.  Need to get open.
• Basket cut – 5 on 0 pass and cut.
• Screen away – shooting drill.
• Screen away – 5 on 0 pass and screen.
• Reading defense when one pass away – fill and read defense (back cut or pop)
• Reading defense when ball is dribbled at you – back cut or pop out/behind.
• Dribble at post spacing – lane line or short corner.

Transition Offense
– Sprint to 5 spots (fill corners first – anyone can be PG)
– Headman and basket cut (sprint).
– If can’t headman, dribble at a wing… they read the defense (back door if defense helps up or circle behind if defense sags). Weakside can screen away (keep spacing).

Scrimmage

Values (notes on right side of paper)

Rule: Eyes on coach when talking.

1. Hard working
– Effort
– Do more than what is expected of you. Try harder.
– Prepare (sharpen the saw) – enhance skills every day
– Be proactive
– Be passionate – don’t be lukewarm, commit to excellence

2. Resilient
– Never say the word can’t
– No excuses
– Never give up and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
– Maintain a positive attitude at all times. .

3. Selfless
– Help others
– Make teammates better, lead by giving.
– Be caring and thoughtful in everything you do.
– Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.
– Be a great friend.

4. Honest
– Be someone that can be trusted and relied upon.
– Be responsible. Do all you have agreed to do

5. Grateful
– Have an attitude of gratitude – say “Thank You”.
– Be grateful and thankful for what you have.
– Enjoy practices and the process.

6. Kind
– Be respectful.
– Be caring and thoughtful in everything you do.
– Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.
– Be a great friend.