Beginner training plan
Your first training sessionLesson 1 — Introduction & Fundamentals
Goal: Make the player comfortable with basketball and establish their starting skill level.
* Introductions and learn the player’s goals
* Athletic stance and basic basketball positioning
* Proper dribbling technique
* Stationary right- and left-hand dribbling
* Basic ball-handling exercises
* Jump stops and pivots
* Basic passing and catching
* Simple finishing around the basket
* End with a fun shooting game
Training Session 2-3Lessons 2–3 — Building the Foundation
Goal: Reinforce the fundamentals while introducing movement.
Players can expect to work on:
* Right- and left-hand dribbling while moving
* Crossovers
* Change of speed and direction
* Passing on the move
* Layups with both hands
* Basic shooting form
* Footwork and balance
* Defensive stance and slides
* Simple 1-on-1 situations
* Fun competitions to build confidence
Training Session 4-10Lessons 4–10 — Skill Development & Game Application
Goal: Turn basic skills into basketball movements.
Players can expect:
* More advanced ball-handling combinations
* Finishing with both hands
* Shooting from different spots
* Catch-and-shoot fundamentals
* Pull-up shooting
* Passing under pressure
* Defensive positioning
* Closeouts and defensive slides
* 1-on-1 offense and defense
* Basic basketball IQ
* Decision-making drills
* Small-sided games such as 1-on-1, 2-on-2 and 3-on-3
* Conditioning incorporated into basketball drills
