Beginner training plan
Your first training sessionGoal: Build confidence, coordination, and core fundamentals.
Focus Areas:
Ball handling basics
Layup form and footwork
Triple threat positioning
Stationary and form shooting
Defensive stance and slides
Introduction to rules & spacing
Example Session Outline (60 min):
10 min: Dynamic warm-up + footwork ladder
10 min: Stationary ball handling (pound dribble, crossover, figure 8s)
10 min: Layup technique off both legs
10 min: Triple threat footwork + jab steps
10 min: Form shooting (1-hand, close-range reps)
10 min: Fun game or drill (like dribble knockout or defensive mirror)
Training Session 2-3Handle the ball without looking down, build off of lesson 1
Training Session 4-10Build confidence in your shot, abilities, cognitive part of the game, and footwork
Training Session 11+Advance to real play, confidence, be able to find identity as player
Advanced training plan
Your first training sessionImprove footwork, basketball IQ, finish and dribble under pressure, and improve shot. Introduce balance to your shot, fundamentals needed at the next level
Training Session 2-31v1 mini games, live reps, decision making drills, improving ball handling and confidence
