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K-2 Grade Coaches Manual
2009-2010
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Dear Volunteer Coach, Thank you for volunteering your time to coach in our youth sports leagues! By volunteering, you are clearly aware of how important your role is to the children in these programs. Our sports leagues are volunteer driven, and without you they would not be possible. It is our goal to be in the forefront of providing safe, quality programming. Achieving this goal begins with ensuring all our volunteers are adequately screened. To ensure that all the children in our programs receive a safe and enriching experience, we ask that all coaches complete a volunteer background check packet. This packet tells us a little about your interests, skills, and includes a criminal and sexual offender background check. The information in this packet will only need to be completed once regardless of how many years you may choose to volunteer. The information will be kept completely confidential and locked securely with human resources. It is available on our website at http://www.ghymca.org/563. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this! It may be dropped off or mailed in to the East Hartford YMCA, attention to: Human Resource Administrator. Your time and volunteerism is greatly appreciated! Thank you, and enjoy the Season!
Sincerely,
Sara Ross Senior Program Director East Hartford YMCA 770 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108
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GOALS OF YMCA YOUTH LEAGUES YMCA Sports emphasize fun, equal participation, teamwork, and sportsmanship. All programs stress values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Each program will consist of ½ hour practice and ½ hour game. Children will learn the fundamentals of the sports.
PROGRAM FORMAT THE FIRST DAY Arrive early and introduce yourself to the YMCA staff members Take the T-Shirts and hand out to the children as they arrive Introduce yourself to parents Get the team together for introductions when most/all have arrived Introduce yourself and talk about what you will be doing for the session After YMCA staff led warm-up, begin practice.
GENERAL FORMAT The program is 1 hour in length 5 minute staff warm-up, 25 minute coach practice, 30 minute game. YMCA staff leads initial circle time and warm-up. Teams will break off to coaches for a “station” style practice. After practice, a 30 minute game will be played using 5 players on each team. Substitutions will occur about every 5 minutes. After the game, both teams do a cheer for the other team and form a hand-shake line. See you next week!
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GRADES K-2 GAME FORMAT & RULES 1. Junior size basketballs will be used and hoops will be 8 ft. 2. YMCA staff will lead the initial warm-up, assist coaches with practice, “referee the game”, and handle first aid or emergency situations. They also ensure parents/children are abiding by school policies. 3. Teams will consist of 10 players or less. Games will be 5-on-5. 4. Defense is Man-to-Man only. This means NO double teaming. 5. Players on each team wear different colored waist pinnies which match the opposing team. 6. A player on team “A” with a green pinnie will defend the player on team “B” with green, and so on. 7. The game will begin with a “tip-off”. 8. Defense should always fall back to at least half court; no full court pressing. 9. For grades K-1, there is a 3 pass rule before shooting to ensure team play. 10. Any offensive player may rebound and shoot without passing. 11. Defense is played with hands up only; no reaching or stealing off the dribble. 12. Stealing is permitted off passes only. When this happens, all players need to fall back to half court. 13. Stealing from a dribbler or stealing out of the hands is illegal. Possession will be returned to offense. 14. Substitutions should occur about every five minutes. 15. The whistle may be used to stop the game at “teachable moments”. 16. Traveling, out of bounds, contact fouls and illegal steals will not result in loss of possession. The “referee” will stop the game and explain what was wrong and play will resume. 17. Change of possession will happen only after a missed shot and defensive rebound, a made basket, or a legal steal from a pass. 18. As the season progresses, certain infractions will result in turn-overs. These are: A. Excessive traveling B. Excessive fouling or illegal contact the affects play C. Out of bounds 19. Coaches & staff should discourage full court “fast-breaks” as this encourages sloppy individual play. 20. One coach from each team is encouraged to be on the floor with the players to help as needed. 21. No score is kept.
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COACHES…DURING PRACTICE… Check your manuals “weekly planner” section so you know what’s going on. Recruit parents to help with a station drill. Always be positive, encouraging and constructive. Seek assistance from YMCA staff as needed.
COACHES…DURING THE GAME… Things to remind your players of during game play: 1. Who they are guarding 2. Which basket is theirs 3. Passing! 4. Don’t forget to dribble 5. Don’t reach…Hands up! 6. Get back on defense! 7. Spread out…Move around! 8. HOW GREAT THEY ARE DOING! Ensure different players get a chance to bring the ball up court. Keep track of time and your substitutions. Be sure all play equal amounts of time. Explain something when they look confused, frustrated, or discouraged.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q) What if there is inclement weather? A) If the schools are closed or let out early, we have NO games that day. Otherwise, staff will make the decision near game time if necessary and phone calls will be made. We have make-up dates on the schedule when available. If no make-up dates remain, credits will be issued for weather cancellations. Please see our website for our full cancellation policy.
Q) What if there is a serious injury? A) For major injury YMCA staff will call 911 first, and the Physical Director next. When in doubt, do not move the injured player—leave them in their original position until help arrives.
Q) What do I do if I cannot coach on a specific day? A) Please let the YMCA staff at your site know in advance or call the Physical Director so arrangements can be made.
Q) What if there are not enough players? A) If there are too few players to play 3-on-3, a team may share a player with the other team just for the night. If no subs are present, be sure that you allow for a breather and water break. Make the best with what you have. Send even the smallest group of kids home happy. Darn flu season!
Q) How should I best utilize the YMCA staff? A) Ask them to assist with drill set-up, kid-control, or in any way they can help. They will also be prepared to lead games and drills when needed.
Q) What if one or two kids hog the ball? A) Talk to them about the value of passing. Mention it to the Staff to watch out for (they probably have already identified it as a problem). Make subtle efforts during the game to steer the ball to the less aggressive players, but make sure that the ball is shared as much as possible.
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SIMPLE DRILLS AND GAMES...when all else fails! 1) Target Practice: Have the children practice aiming for the “imaginary bulls-eye” on their partners’ chest as they practice chest passes. For the younger kids, it could be done with a coach. Eventually could be tried while shuffling. 2) Freeze Frame: Have the children run or dribble around the court—when you yell “FREEZE” have them all stand frozen like a statue. Then have one player attempt to dribble through them like a maze. 3) Sharks and Minnows. Using half the court, give the children balls and have them dribble back and forth (side to side) while either the coach or another player dribbles and tries to tag them. If they get tagged they become part of the “shark” team trying to tag everyone else that is left. 4) Knock-out. Good for Gr. 2-3. Have all the players lineup in a straight vertical line at the foul line. Using two balls, have the first player in line shoot a foul shot. After he/she has shot, the next player behind may shoot. At that point it becomes a competition to see who can score first. If the first player scores first, he passes it quickly to the third player in line, who shoots and begins a competition with the second player who is still shooting. If a player behind you scores, than you are knocked out of the game. It is played until one player is left. Note: After shooting initially from the foul line, players may shoot from any point afterwards, including lay-ups. 5) Red Light, Green Light: Play this traditional play-ground game with basketballs. Good for basic dribbling skills – stationary and moving. 6) Mission Impossible: Set up some sort of obstacle course with cones, balls, back-packs, waterbottles, trash-cans, parents, etc.—have the kids take turns dribbling or passing their way through it. 7) HORSE: Have the kids pair-up and take turns shooting at the hoop from different spots. If one person makes it—their partner had to match them or they get a letter. Could spell out the word YMCA to make a quicker game. 8) Ludicrous Speed. Set-up either cones or an obstacle course and divide into two groups. Have them race-dribble (relay-style) through the course. 9) Simon Says: Give each child a ball and have them do perform different skills in the format of Simon Says. For example: “Simon Says dribble the ball five times. Simon Says execute a chest pass. Etc. 10) Coach Chase: Take a ball and have the kids chase you around as you (and your asst. coach or other parents if you are so lucky) dribble frantically. Have them try to steal it from you. Then give them balls and YOU become the chaser. 11) Cone passing: Create a square with cones and have each child go to a cone. Have them pass the ball around the square and follow their pass by running to the cone after throwing it. 12) Crazy Balls: Have the kids line-up and toss them balls at varying heights and speeds with their goal being to catch the ball cleanly. 8
14) Passing Pairs: Have them line-up in pairs and pass back and forth while moving to a certain point on the court and then returning. 15) Bazooka: Have them practice guarding a player by pretending they are bubble-gum (sticking to) and running right with another team-mate wherever they go. Ask the player being guarded to attempt to get away from their opponent. This can be done with and without a ball. 16) Steal the Bacon: Divide the team into two groups and put them each on different sidelines. In the exact middle between the two groups place a ball. Secretly number off each side (so both sides would be numbered 1 through 5 if there were ten kids). When you yell out a number each player with that number runs into the middle and tries to dribble the ball back to their side. The team that gets the ball back to their side gets a point. First team to 7 wins. You can call one or multiple numbers to encourage passing, etc.
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BASKETBALL DRILLS AND TERMS Chest Pass - This is a two-handed pass. Push your arms and the ball out away from your chest toward the target, releasing the ball by snapping the wrists out. Take a step toward the target as the ball is passed to gain extra power and speed in the throw. Two-handed Bounce Pass- This requires the same motions as the chest pass, with a little variation. It requires that the ball bounce between the players. The ball should strike the floor 3/4 of the distance from the passer to the receiver, in order for the pass to be caught at the waist by the receiver. Overhead Pass - This pass is most commonly used as an “outlet” pass to start a fast break and to get your team moving quickly. An “outlet” pass is usually used after a missed basket. It is also used to pass into the middle of the court on offense above outstretched arms. Catching the Ball - When receiving the ball, the player should try to be in line with the pass. The player should always move toward the ball so that they are directly behind or below the ball when trying to catch it. This prevents other players from stepping in front of them and stealing the ball. Passing Drills
Line pass - Form 2 lines facing each other. Players should be one arms length or further from players to either side of them. Players are lined up in lines facing each other about ten to fifteen feet apart. One line has the balls to pass to the other line. The players should pass back and forth and work on chest passes, bounce passes, and overhead passes. After the partner catches it, they pass it back. Line 1 X X X
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Take a Walk - Stand at one end of the court with a partner, lined up like the line pass drill. Throw a few chest passes back and forth with your partner. Now start walking towards the other end of the court. While you are walking, make passes back and forth. Repeat using different passes. Circle Pass – Have players stand in a circle with one person in the middle with a ball. The player with the ball begins passing to the players who make up the circle in a clockwise direction (person in the middle can also be the coach). Players on the outside receive the ball and pass it back to the person in the center. After each person has received a pass, a new player moves to the center and begins passing using a different pass. Wall Toss and Catch - Players have a ball. Players toss the ball at a target on the wall and practice getting in position to catch the ball as it bounces off the wall. Have the players vary the type of pass they throw at the target on the wall.
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Shooting Technique 1) The shoulders and body should be square with the basket. If you were to look at the player from above, the shoulders would be parallel to the basket. 2) The shoulder, elbow, hand, and ball should be lined up with the target. The ball should start in front of the face and leave the hand above the head. The shooting hand should be locked at the end of the shot. The wrist should be snapped forward and the ball should roll off the fingertips at the end of the shot. 3) The non-shooting hand is used as a guide and to steady the ball in the shooting hand.
Shooting Drills The Race Is On - Split the team into two lines, or teams. Have players stand about five feet from the basket. Give each line one ball. Have the player shoot from a designated spot. After one player shoots he/she gets the rebound and passes to the next player in line, and goes to the end of the line. This can be done as a practice drill, or a game can be made out of it. For example, “the first team to make ten baskets wins”. Encourage the players to concentrate so they do not rush the shot. Make sure they use the correct technique. After they are done at one spot, you can move the lines to various positions on the court. Lay-ups - Split the team up into two lines, have them start at half court. One line has the ball the other line will rebound. The line with the ball will run toward the basket and take a lay-up. At the same time, the player from the other line will move toward the basket in order to get the rebound. After the player shoots they go to the end of the rebounding line. The player from the rebounding line gets the rebound and dribbles the ball to the shooting line, then gives the ball to the next person in line, and goes to the end of the shooting line. This drill can be done with Jump Shots as well.
Dribbling Dribbling is the legal way to run with the ball, and to move the ball around the court. The dribble should be used to get the ball in a better position from which the player with the ball can pass, shoot, or drive to the basket. Dribbling Drills
Cone Dribble - Players dribble around cones (if you do not have cones you can use other players). Have the players use their weak hand as well so they can practice dribble with both hands. Player
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Lap Dribble - Have the team get into a line, and have them run laps while dribbling with their strong hand and weak hand. While the players are performing this drill, remind them to keep their head up so they can see the other players in a game situation. Directional Dribbling – On verbal command, have players dribble forward, backwards, and side to side. Relay Races - Each player must dribble around a cone or marker then back, and pass the ball to the next player in line. Players go to the end of the line and sit down after they have completed their turn. 11
The first team to be seated wins. (Having the young children sit in line helps to keep them under control.) Hand Switching Dribble - Players dribble the ball from various positions (sitting, standing, kneeling, etc.). The players should start with the right hand and then switch to the left hand.
Ball Handling Drills These drills are used to improve coordination and the ability to sense the ball without looking at it. Fingertip Passes - From a standing position, hold the ball over the head with two hands. Pass the ball back and forth between the hands using the fingertips. DO NOT look at the ball. While passing the ball between the fingertips, slowly move the arms down in front of the body. Continue passing the ball between the hands in front of the face, chest, waist, knees, ankles, and repeat the process working the ball back up the body to the starting position. Circular Hand Passes - Pass the ball from one hand to the other around the head five times, then five times around the waist, one knee, then the other knee, then both knees, right ankle, left ankle, both ankles, and work back to the head.
Offense: When your team has control of the ball, they are on offense. They are trying to make a basket and score points. 1) Good passing is the safest and fastest way to move the ball up and around the court. Keep the ball moving. PASS, DRIBBLE, and SHOOT. 2) Players without the ball should keep moving towards the basket. Players should not all run towards the player with the ball, they should move into a better receiving position so the player with the ball can pass to them. 3) As a player shoots the ball, they should follow their shot, moving toward the basket to get the rebound if they miss. Other offensive players should also move toward the basket to get the rebound when any player attempts a shot.
Defense: Your team is on defense when they do not have control of the ball and the other team is trying to score. The players’ job on defense is to try to prevent the other team from scoring. 1) You cannot foul a player to get the ball. This includes hitting, tripping, grabbing, or pushing, and even if you do it by accident, it is still a foul. The referee will call these fouls. 2) Your players can guard their players closely. They cannot block shots but can rebound. 3) Players are assigned to guard one person. They want to stay between that person and the basket. If your team gets the rebound from a missed shot, you immediately become the offensive team. Your rebounding player should try to get the ball to a player that is away from the other team’s basket. This player should be in a position to move the ball toward your basket as well. 12
Weekly Planner Overview The weekly planner that follows gives any parent volunteer the ability to coach; even if you have never coached or played sports before. Each week and practice is planned and explained for you. Remember, this is a guide. If something isn’t working with your group, you can consult our staff or make a change yourself. For seasoned coaches, feel free to throw in your own proven techniques! These children are very young and many of them have never played organized basketball before. The games and drills that you facilitate must be designed to accommodate the beginner. • • • • • • • • •
Go slow with directions, and give only one at a time Be patient Repeat yourself often Give individual instruction whenever possible Act crazy and goofy Enlist as many parent helpers as possible Always be positive Encourage, encourage, encourage Demonstrate, demonstrate, demonstrate
The basic format of each week will be: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Arrival Circle warm-up by staff Name Game with coach Skill Discussion by coach Drill stations with coach and staff Scrimmage by staff
GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!
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WEEK 1 Introduction to Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, & Defense 15 minutes before start time – Arrival 1. Introduce yourself to players and parents 2. Hand out t-shirts with name-tags (Name tags will be on shirts the first week) 3. Introduce players to each other 4. Have them shoot around while waiting for full team arrival Beginning on the hour: 5 minutes - Circle warm-up and intro by YMCA Staff (first week late start) Send the team to YMCA staff at center court for intro and warm-up 25 minutes - Practice 1. Name Game Round kids into a circle and reintroduce yourself and the players. Follow that by passing the ball around from player to player. When each player receives the ball, they will shout out their own name. This can be used every week. As the kids learn names, have them say the name of the person they are passing to. Variations: Break into multiple circles or add a second ball! 2. Overview Discussion – Basketball Overview Sit kids down and explain the basic rules of basketball. Review what dribbling and traveling is; offence & man-to-man defense; passing; stealing; out of bounds; and fouling. Demonstrate, Demonstrate, Demonstrate. 3. Skill Stations (approx. 8 minutes per station) with 1 coach at each Shooting: A) Spot shooting. Place 2-3 cones around the basket and have players rotate through a line at each spot. Tip: Explain shooting form, hand positions, and where to aim. B) Spot shooting with a dribble. Set 1-2 lines at the free throw and have them dribble to a cone near the hoop to shoot. Players then move to the end of the line. Passing: Introduce the both bounce and chest passes to the players. With players lined up, the coach will pass down the line using each type of pass. Tip: Go over the ready position for receiving passes with hands up and eyes on passer. Demonstrate how to step and push the pass. Advanced: Pair the players up. Dribbling: Begin by having the children dribble in place. Tip: Go over bending the knees, dribbling at a low height, and using the finger tips. Push the ball, do not slap it. Eyes up! After dribbling in place, have the players get in 1-2 lines and dribble across court and back. The players hand or pass the ball off and move to the end of line. At the dribbling station: The coach should review DEFENSE with the players. This can be done by having the players continue to dribble across court while coach demonstrates defense. Then switch, coach will dribble and the players can practice defense. Tip: no stealing, teach foot movement and “hands up” position. 4. Wrap up! Gather the kids to review again how the game will work. Send the entire team to center court to receive a game explanation by YMCA staff Choose your starting 5 (or 4) and put waist pinnies on for K-1 programs! Have your sitting players cheer for the children playing! 30 minutes – SCRIMMAG TIME!!!! Substitutions should take place about every 5 minutes End – Team Cheer followed by Handshake line Gather your team to do a cheer for the opposing Team. To finish, line up to shank hands; “Great Game!” “2,4,6,8, who do we appreciate, Blue, Blue, Blue!” 14
WEEK 2 Review of Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, & Defense 15 minutes before start time – Arrival 1. Reintroduce yourself and players to each other 2. Have players shoot around while waiting for full team arrival 3. Great time to talk to players about what they remember from last week Beginning on the hour: 5 minutes - Circle warm-up and intro by YMCA Staff (first week late start) Send the team to YMCA staff at center court for intro and warm-up 25 minutes - Practice 1. Name Game Round kids into a circle and reintroduce yourself and the players. Follow that by passing the ball around from player to player. When each player receives the ball, they will shout out their own name. This can be used every week. As the kids learn names, have them say the name of the person they are passing to. Variations: Break into multiple circles or add a second ball! 2. Overview Discussion – Basketball Overview Sit kids down and ask what they remember from their first week. Review what traveling is; how they play man-to-man defense; types of passing; stealing; out of bounds; and fouling. Demonstrate, Demonstrate, Demonstrate. 3. Skill Stations (approx. 8 minutes per station) with 1 coach at each Shooting: A) Spot shooting. Place 2-3 cones around the basket and have players rotate through a line at each spot. Tip: Review shooting form, hand positions, and where to aim. B) Spot shooting with a dribble. Set 1-2 lines at the free throw and have them dribble to a cone near the hoop to shoot. Players then move to the end of the line. Passing: Repeat week 1 by practicing both bounce and chest passes to the players. With players lined up, the coach will pass down the line using each type of pass. Tip: Go over the ready position for receiving passes with hands up and eyes on passer. Advanced: Pair the players up. Dribbling: A) Begin by having 2 lines and having the players dribble across court around a cone and back, moving to the end of the line. Tip: Go over bending the knees, dribbling at a low height, and using the finger tips. Push the ball, do not slap it. B) Next, add cones across the court and have players dribble in and out and back. Encourage them to look up, go slow, and use both hands. At the dribbling station: The coach should review DEFENSE with the players. This can be done by having the players continue to dribble across court while coach demonstrates defense. Then switch, coach will dribble and the players can practice defense. Tip: no stealing, teach foot movement and “hands up” position. 4. Wrap up! Gather the kids to review again how the game will work. Send the entire team to center court to receive a game explanation by YMCA staff Choose your starting 5 (or 4) and put waist pinnies on for K-1 programs! Have your sitting players cheer for the children playing! 30 minutes – SCRIMMAG TIME!!!! Substitutions should take place about every 5 minutes End – Team Cheer followed by Handshake line Gather your team to do a cheer for the opposing Team. To finish, line up to shank hands; “Great Game!” “2,4,6,8, who do we appreciate, Blue, Blue, Blue!” 15
WEEK 3 Intermediate Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, & Defense 15 minutes before start time – Arrival 1. Have players shoot around while waiting for team arrival 2. Take this time to review proper form & technique with individual players. Beginning on the hour: 5 minutes - Circle warm-up and intro by YMCA Staff (first week late start) Send the team to YMCA staff at center court for intro and warm-up 25 minutes - Practice 1. Name Game Round kids into a circle and reintroduce yourself and the players. Follow that by passing the ball around from player to player. When each player receives the ball, they will shout out their own name. This can be used every week. As the kids learn names, have them say the name of the person they are passing to. Variations: Break into multiple circles or add a second ball! 2. Overview Discussion – Basketball Overview Sit kids down and review what they learned from week 2. Review rules that they are having difficulty with; traveling, how they play man-to-man defense, passing to open players, stealing, out of bounds, and fouling. Demonstrate with another parent. 3. Skill Stations (approx. 8 minutes per station) with 1 coach at each Shooting: A) Spot shooting with a dribble. Set 1-2 lines at the free throw and have them dribble to a cone near the hoop to shoot. Players then move to the end of the line. B) Spot shooting with a dribble + Rebound follow up. Same set up as above, but if the first attempt is missed, they should rebound it and follow it back up. Passing: Monkey in the middle – and you’re the monkey coach! This can be done with 2 facing lines that pass across to each other with you in the middle. As each pass is made the player moves to the end of the line. Players practice passing around a defender. Tip: Go over the ready position for receiving passes with hands up and eyes on passer. Advanced: Pair the players up and have the monkey jump from pair to pair! Dribbling: A) Begin by forming 2 lines dribbling across court around a cone and back moving to the end of the line. Tip: Go over bending the knees, dribbling at a low height, and using the finger tips. Push the ball, do not slap it. B) Next, to help players look up; stand at the end cone and hold up a number with your fingers. The players are to shout the number out while dribbling. No cones to dribble in and out of for this! At the dribbling station: The coach should review DEFENSE with the players. This can be done by having the players continue to dribble across court while coach demonstrates defense. Then switch, coach will dribble and the players can practice defense. Tip: no stealing, teach foot movement and “hands up” position. 4. Wrap up! Gather the kids to review again how the game will work. Send the entire team to center court to receive a game review by YMCA staff Choose your starting 5 (or 4) and put waist pinnies on for K-1 programs! Have your sitting players cheer for the children playing! 30 minutes – SCRIMMAG TIME!!!! Substitutions should take place about every 5 minutes End – Team Cheer followed by Handshake line Gather your team to do a cheer for the opposing Team. To finish, line up to shank hands; “Great Game!” “2,4,6,8, who do we appreciate, Blue, Blue, Blue!” 16
WEEK 4 Intermediate Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, & Defense 15 minutes before start time – Arrival 1. Have players shoot around while waiting for team arrival 2. Take this time to review proper form & technique with individual players. Beginning on the hour: 5 minutes - Circle warm-up and intro by YMCA Staff (first week late start) Send the team to YMCA staff at center court for intro and warm-up 25 minutes - Practice 1. Overview Discussion – Basketball Overview Sit kids down and review what they learned from week 3. Review rules that they are having difficulty with; traveling, how they play man-to-man defense, passing to open players, stealing, out of bounds, and fouling. Demonstrate with another parent. 2. Skill Stations (approx. 8 minutes per station) with 1 coach at each Shooting: A) Spot shooting with a dribble. Set 1-2 lines at the free throw and have them dribble to a cone near the hoop to shoot. Players then move to the end of the line. B) Spot shooting with a dribble + Rebound follow up. Same set up as above, but if the first attempt is missed, they should rebound it and follow it back up. Passing: Monkey in the middle – and you’re the monkey coach! This can be done with 2 facing lines that pass across to each other with you in the middle. As each pass is made the player moves to the end of the line. Players practice passing around a defender. Tip: Go over the ready position for receiving passes with hands up and eyes on passer. Advanced: Pair the players up and have the monkey jump from pair to pair! Dribbling: A) Begin by forming 2 lines dribbling across court around a cone and back moving to the end of the line. Tip: Go over bending the knees, dribbling at a low height, and using the finger tips. Push the ball, do not slap it. Next: Try repeating this with the other hand. B) Next, to help players look up; stand at the end cone and hold up a number with your fingers. The players are to shout the number out while dribbling. No cones to dribble in and out of for this! C) Time permitting, repeat “A” above with the coach playing defense. At the dribbling station: The coach should review DEFENSE with the players. This can be done by having the players continue to dribble across court while coach demonstrates defense. Then switch, coach will dribble and the players can practice defense. Tip: no stealing, teach foot movement and “hands up” position. 3. Wrap up! Gather the kids to review again how the game will work. Send the entire team to center court to receive a game review by YMCA staff Choose your starting 5 (or 4) and put waist pinnies on for K-1 programs! Have your sitting players cheer for the children playing! 30 minutes – SCRIMMAG TIME!!!! Substitutions should take place about every 5 minutes End – Team Cheer followed by Handshake line Gather your team to do a cheer for the opposing Team. To finish, line up to shank hands; “Great Game!” “2,4,6,8, who do we appreciate, Blue, Blue, Blue!”
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WEEK 5 Advanced Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, & Defense 15 minutes before start time – Arrival 1. Have players shoot around while waiting for team arrival 2. Take this time to review proper form & technique with individual players. Beginning on the hour: 5 minutes - Circle warm-up and intro by YMCA Staff (first week late start) Send the team to YMCA staff at center court for intro and warm-up 25 minutes - Practice 1. Overview Discussion – Basketball Overview Sit kids down and review what they learned from week 4. Review rules that they are having difficulty with; traveling, how they play man-to-man defense, passing to open players, stealing, out of bounds, and fouling. Demonstrate with another parent. 2. Skill Stations (approx. 8 minutes per station) with 1 coach at each Shooting: A) Lay-up lines. Set 1-2 lines at the free throw area and try to have players dribble in and lay it up without doing a “stop-shot”. Demonstrate how to lay it up off of one foot with opposite hand. B) Next, do spot shooting with a dribble against coach defender. Players may also attempt to rebound. Advanced: with both lines have the two front players play 2-on-1 against coach – they can pass around you before shooting! Passing: “Square” or “Triangle” passing pattern. Organize your players in these patterns; if you have 4 players make 1 square, if you have 6, make 2 triangles. Have players pass the ball around clockwise using bounce passes and then chest passes. Then reverse directions. Tip: Go over the ready position for receiving passes with hands up and eyes on passer. Advanced: Throw a crazy Monkey coach in the mix to make passes around! Let a player become the Monkey! Dribbling: A) Begin by forming 2 lines dribbling across court around a cone and back moving to the end of the line. Next: Repeat this with the other hand. B) Repeat “A” with coach at the end cone holding up numbers with his fingers for players to shout. C) Repeat “A” above with the coach playing defense. At the dribbling station: The coach should review DEFENSE with the players. This can be done by having the players continue to dribble across court while coach demonstrates defense. Then switch, coach will dribble and the players can practice defense. Tip: no stealing, teach foot movement and “hands up” position. 3. Wrap up! Gather the kids to review again how the game will work. Send the entire team to center court to receive a game review by YMCA staff Choose your starting 5 (or 4) and put waist pinnies on for K-1 programs! Have your sitting players cheer for the children playing! 30 minutes – SCRIMMAG TIME!!!! Substitutions should take place about every 5 minutes End – Team Cheer followed by Handshake line Gather your team to do a cheer for the opposing Team. To finish, line up to shank hands; “Great Game!” “2,4,6,8, who do we appreciate, Blue, Blue, Blue!”
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WEEK 6 Advanced Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, & Defense 15 minutes before start time – Arrival 1. Have players shoot around while waiting for team arrival 2. Take this time to review proper form & technique with individual players. Beginning on the hour: 5 minutes - Circle warm-up and intro by YMCA Staff (first week late start) Send the team to YMCA staff at center court for intro and warm-up 25 minutes - Practice 1. Overview Discussion – Basketball Overview Sit kids down and review what they learned from week 5. Review rules that they are having difficulty with; traveling, how they play man-to-man defense, passing to open players, stealing, out of bounds, and fouling. Demonstrate with another parent. 2. Skill Stations (ONLY 5 MINUTES PER STATION TODAY) with 1 coach at each Shooting: A) Lay-up lines. Set 1-2 lines at the free throw area and try to have players dribble in and lay it up without doing a “stop-shot”. Demonstrate how to lay it up off of one foot with opposite hand. B) Next, do spot shooting with a dribble against coach defender. Players may also attempt to rebound. Advanced: with both lines have the two front players play 2-on-1 against coach – they can pass around you before shooting! Passing: “Square” or “Triangle” passing pattern. Organize your players in these patterns; if you have 4 players make 1 square, if you have 6, make 2 triangles. Have players pass the ball around clockwise using bounce passes and then chest passes. Then reverse directions. Tip: Go over the ready position for receiving passes with hands up and eyes on passer. Advanced: Throw a crazy Monkey coach in the mix to make passes around! Let a player become the Monkey! Dribbling: A) Form 2 lines dribbling across court around a cone and back moving to the end of the line. Next: The coach replaces one of the cones and plays defense! B) Allow the kids to take turns defending coach as he dribbles down around the cone. Emphasize no stealing but hands up and sliding the feet. 3. Wrap up! Gather the kids to review again how the game will work. Send the entire team to center court to receive a game review by YMCA staff Choose your starting 5 (or 4) and put waist pinnies on for K-1 programs! Have your sitting players cheer for the children playing! 30 minutes – SCRIMMAG TIME!!!! Substitutions should take place about every 5 minutes Team Cheer followed by Handshake line Gather your team to do a cheer for the opposing Team. To finish, line up to shank hands; “Great Game!” “2,4,6,8, who do we appreciate, Blue, Blue, Blue!” 5 minutes – Bring on the parents! At each basket, each team plays their parents 5 minutes – Awards handed out by coaches/staff with rounds of applause
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