Comments on: I need some basketball drills for a 3rd and 4th grade group of boys?

By: Ron

Ron — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:28:59 +0000

I know there are some good drills at http://www.liftedathletics.com in the basketball section. Remember to keep it fun at that age tho, dont get too serious or the kids will be turned off.
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By: Iv3Rson

Iv3Rson — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:07:59 +0000

I suggest you get very good at dribbling first, then passing.

Get the feeling for the ball first.

Keep dribbling or playing with the ball.

Even if you’ve grown taller, dribbling is still important.
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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:01:59 +0000

We start our practice off with dribbling down the court, form 2 or more lines and have the kids first normal dribble, then switch hands. This takes up time since each kid has to go one at a time. Also, practice passing from different positions, not just back and forth, lined up. You can always have them do basic stretching first, jumping jacks, etc. to start.

Good luck and have fun!
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By: alanis c

alanis c — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:18:59 +0000

Well im on the middle school basketball team and this is what we do jog 8 laps, do little layups, then we do jump shots and make at least 30 shots in the basket. then play a mini game, then do more running, and then we do the three man weave and if you do not know what that means 3 people they pass the ball no dribbling but only bounce passes the person that passed the ball goes behind the person that they passed it to then they go back to half court and they play a mini game till somebody makes a shot in the basket and they play 2 against 1. Hope this advice helps. Good luck if you play games.
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By: Seeking_Employment

Seeking_Employment — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:04:59 +0000

Kyle,

I suggest you take a look at this site.

http://www.coachesclipboard.net/VideoClips.html

This should give you plenty of examples. Considering the age group I think the two most important facets of their game you should work with them on is ball handling drills, and one handed shooting drills. This site should cover both. About 10 minutes devoted to ball handling and spot shooting/free throws should make them more fundamentally sound. Once they get the hang of the basics you can most certainly teach them more advanced drills.

Good Luck!
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Played 3 Years of Varsity High School Basketball. Avid fan of the game.