im coaching a youth basketball team that is in 4th grade.....they really need to know the basics of basketball. we are already playing games and the kids get so excited that they dont know/remember what to do....i was wondering if anyone knew of a website or of any plays that are really simple that some 4th graders could pick up on .....responce (spelling) back on this ASAP would be appretiated!!!
2006-12-13 02:16:30 · 8 answers · asked by bb 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
i don't know of any websites but work on the basics in practice. Dribbling, freethrows, layups, a simple zone defense, Correct form when shooting ect. The basics have to come first to build a good foundation.
2006-12-13 03:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by Allison A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is coming from a guy who has coached more youth basketball teams than I can remember... Given the age of the kids, forget about running offensive plays and zone defense. You will be doing well if you can get even SOME of the kids to do a couple of very simple things. On offense, work on keeping them spread out and not dribbling into the corners. On defense, use a man-to-man. Kids will grasp the concept of staying with a single person much quicker. They will still forget but they will understand the idea. Most importantly, focus on having fun. Teach the kids to love the game first.
2006-12-13 16:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by TK T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for a simple play to run, try this: player 1 has the ball on the wing. Player 2 is down on the block on the other side of the floor. Player 3 is also on the wing, but the opposite side from player 1. Player 2 sets a screen for player 3, who cuts to the hoop. Player 1 hits him/her with a pass.
Something good to practice: scrimmages in which the players are not allowed to dribble. If someone dribbles, it's a turnover. It teaches the kids how to pass and where they need to be on the court to be most effective. It also teaches them teamwork, because with a no dribbling rule, the ball can't be dominated by one or two players. Of course, dribbling is an important skill, too. But that is something that they can easily work on when they are at home.
2006-12-15 05:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by gaskems 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At that level, the answers depend on the rules. If pressing on defence is allowed, spend a lot of time on it. Kids that age have problems passing and they always pick up their dribble when harrassed. By the same token, teach your kids how to advance the ball against pressure.
If pressing is not allowed, the number 1 thing to work on is ball control. Proper dribbling and passing.
number 2 would be how to get back on defense after a turnover. I belive that in the under sixth grade level that 80% of points are scored on turnovers or free throws.
If a zone defense is allowed teach a 1-2-2. (It clogs the passing lanes outside of the 3 second zone, and its a miracle if kids that age can break a 1-2-2'sa weak spots, the long shots on either side of the circle )
Defense, ball control, and team speed lead to wins at that level.
2006-12-13 11:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Ron K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife looks at MomsTeam.com all the time. I just bought her a new book on youth sports by the editor in chief of MomsTeam. It is called: Home Team Advantage; the critical role of mothers in youth sports. Lots of good stuff on coaching, parenting and dealing with trouble makers.
2006-12-15 09:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by spencer s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the best thing you could get them to do is to look up and pass the ball to the open man. I don't know if I would be too concerned with children this age trying to remember plays but focus more on fundamentals.
2006-12-13 10:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by dmspartan2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ol' pick and roll.......
picket fence to clear out one side for best shooter
2006-12-13 10:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by zipcope 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure
2006-12-13 11:29:01 · answer #8 · answered by cutiepy983 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋