How do you coach a 12 year old basketball?

How do you coach a 12 year old basketball?

Level 3 (12 to 14 Year Olds)

1. Lay ups – practice contested lay ups.
2. Continue to teach basic cuts and add more cuts.
3. Continue to emphasize shooting form (move to big baskets and bigger balls).
4. Ball Handling & Dribbling – teach more dribble moves such as the spin move, behind-the-back.

How do you start basketball coaching?

If you want to become a professional basketball coach, consider following these steps:

1. Earn a high school diploma.
2. Obtain a bachelor’s degree.
3. Decide which level you want to coach.
4. Play basketball.
5. Volunteer as a coach.
6. Take education-related courses.
7. Get certified in your state.
8. Work with experienced coaches.

What age is too late to start basketball?

It is never too late to play any sport – PERIOD. The same applies for basketball. If you are looking to start at 40, please do so. Or if its a younger age like 8–10 years old or in college when you’ve seen and are interested in the sport please pick up the ball or join a group and play.

What skills should I teach my youth basketball players?

Ball handling – You should teach your players to dribble with left and right hands equally. Basic dribble moves such as the speed dribble, crossover, protect-the-ball dribble, and back-up dribble. Resource: Progressive Youth Ball Handling & Footwork Workouts App – Players can do the workouts from anywhere.

What are basic offensive plays for youth basketball coaches?

Basic Offensive Plays for Youth Basketball Coaches. In youth basketball, most productive offensive plays are characterized by continuous passing and simple movement. Motion or continuity offenses will contain passes, cuts and screens in either a free flowing system that enables your players to make reads and decisions,…

How do you practice footwork in basketball?

You’ll probably need to start really close to the basket, with no dribble, and take just one step to practice the footwork. Once you add the dribble, they should dribble with their left hand when shooting left hand lay ups. And vice versa.

What is the best DVD for youth basketball coaching?

For anyone coaching this age group, we HIGHLY recommend the DVD Coaching Youth Basketball the RIGHT Way (By Bob Bigelow). You’ll gets lots of drills and learn exactly how to teach the most important fundamentals the to kids “right way”. We truly believe this DVD should be required viewing for ALL youth coaches.