Session Plan

📋 Junior Basketball Competition – Weekly Session Plan 🧠 Team Chat (2 mins) Coaches check in with their teams. Reinforce key focus for the week (e.g. defence, spacing, communication). Remind players of substitution rotations and rules. 🔥 Warm-Up (10 mins) Drill: 3-Man Weave (Half Court) Players form three lines. Pass and follow your pass. Finish with a layup or jump shot. Focus on timing, passing accuracy, and communication. ⛹️‍♂️ Game – First Half (18 mins) Keep teams the same for the entire term Standard 5v5 full-court game. Coaches referee and guide their respective teams. Encourage spacing, passing, and defensive pressure. Use your sub rotation plan to ensure all players get equal court time. 🧃 Half-Time Team Chat (5 mins) Coaches gather players. Highlight strong plays and areas to improve. Set one clear goal for the second half (e.g. more rebounds, better team defence). Quick water break. ⛹️‍♀️ Game – Second Half (18 mins) Continue game from first half. Maintain tempo and team energy. Encourage communication and teamwork. Sub players as needed. 🧘 Stretching (2 mins) Group-led cooldown with static stretches: Hamstrings Calves Quads Arms and shoulders Deep breathing to wind down. 🔍 Post-Game Analysis (5 mins) Quick debrief from each coach with their team. Highlight great moments (effort, teamwork, smart decisions). Record individual player points on the whiteboard. Acknowledge Sportsmanship for the week. 📝 Notes for Coaches: Remind parent volunteer to manage the scoreboard and timer. Update scoreboard after session for MVP tracking.