U10 House League - Basketball Lesson Plan - 14 Sessions

🏀 U10 Basketball Development Program Overview

Session Length: 60 minutes
Total Sessions: 16
Primary Goals:

• Introduce fundamental movement skills (running, jumping, throwing, catching)

• Develop confidence with a basketball (dribbling, passing, shooting)

• Foster enjoyment and teamwork

🏀 U10 Basketball Development Program - Sessions 1 to 4

Session 1: Introduction to Ball Handling

Warm-Up: Red Light, Green Light (with basketballs)
Skills: Stationary dribbling, ball taps, finger pad control
Drills:

• 17 Stationary Dribbling Drills for Basketball - Youth to Pros!

• 9 Youth Ball Handling Drills for Kids | To Do By Yourself

• 6 BEST Dribbling Drills For Kids! Basketball Drills For Beginners

Game: Dribble Freeze Tag

Cool Down: Circle stretch and review

Session 2: Passing Fundamentals

Warm-Up: Partner passing while moving
Skills: Chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass
Drills:

• Basketball Passing Drill - 4 Spot Passing

• Circle Passing - Fun Youth Basketball Drills by MOJO

• Best Basketball Passing Drills for Kids | Fun Youth Basketball Drills by MOJO

Game: Monkey in the Middle
Cool Down: Partner stretch and feedback

Session 3: Shooting Basics

Warm-Up: Form shooting close to the basket
Skills: B.E.E.F. technique (Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through)
Drills:

• Youth Basketball Shooting Drills - Using The B.E.E.F

• 5 Youth Shooting Drills For Beginners | Teaching Kids to Shoot

• 10 Basketball Shooting Drills for 10 Year Olds

Game: Spot Shooting Challenge

Cool Down: Shooting form review and stretch

Session 4: Dribbling on the Move

Warm-Up: Dribble Relay Races
Skills: Dribbling while walking/running, change of direction
Drills:

• Cone Dribbling Drill - Jr. NBA

• 7 Best Youth Basketball Dribbling Drills

• 5 Best Basketball Drills For Ages 8-10

Game: Dribble Knockout
Cool Down: Dribble control exercises and stretch

🏀 U10 Basketball Development Program - Sessions 5 to 8

Session 5: Layups and Finishing

Warm-Up: Layup Lines with both hands
Skills: Footwork for layups, finishing with right and left hand
Drills:

• Layup Hi-Five Drill - Jr. NBA

• Layup Progression Drills for Youth Basketball

• How to Teach Layups to Beginners

Game: Layup Challenge - 1 point for a make, 2 if off-hand
Cool Down: High knees walk + ankle rolls

Session 6: Defense Basics

Warm-Up: Lateral movement tag
Skills: Defensive stance, shuffles, close-out
Drills:

• DEFENSIVE STANCE BUILDER | Drill Breakdown

• Closeout Drill for Kids - Jr. NBA Defensive Slides Youth Drill

Game: Mirror Shuffle - player copies coach's movements
Cool Down: Wall sits + stretch

Session 7: Passing on the Move

Warm-Up: Partner pass while jogging
Skills: Catching on the move, passing in stride
Drills:

• Moving Passing Drill - 3 Line Passing

• 3-Man Weave (Simple Version) Pass and Go Drill - Jr. NBA

Game: 3v3 Keep Away - no dribbling
Cool Down: Arm swings + deep breaths

Session 8: Game Play & Review

Warm-Up: Favorite warm-up from previous sessions
Skills: Review of dribbling, passing, shooting
Drills:

• Youth Basketball Obstacle Course - Fun Skills Recap

• Basketball Skills Circuit for Kids

• 3-Station Skill Builder (Dribbling, Passing, Shooting)

Game: 3v3 Tournament - 5-minute games, rotating teams
Cool Down: Group high-five + “what did you learn?” circle

🏀 U10 Basketball Development Program - Sessions 9 to 12

Session 9: Advanced Ball Handling

Warm-Up: Two-ball dribbling challenge
Skills: Crossover, hesitation, behind-the-back (basic exposure)
Drills:

• Two Ball Dribbling for Beginners

• 5 Station Ball Handling Circuit

• Crossover and Reaction Drill

Game: 1v1 dribble race (cones + finish at hoop)
Cool Down: Ball balance drills (on hand, on knee)

Session 10: Shooting Under Pressure

Warm-Up: Spot shooting with 10-second timer
Skills: Shooting while guarded, shooting after movement
Drills:

• Catch and Shoot Drill for Kids

• Basketball Shooting Game - Beat the Pro

• Rebound and Shoot Drill

Game: 3-shot contest (shot fake, 1 dribble, shoot)
Cool Down: Static hamstring + shoulder stretch

Session 11: Cutting and Moving Without the Ball

Warm-Up: Cone cuts (plant foot and change direction)
Skills: V-cut, L-cut, pass and relocate
Drills:

• Cutting and Passing Drill - Jr. NBA

• Pass and Cut Drill for Beginners

• Give and Go Drill - Youth Basketball

Game: 3v3 with scoring only after a cut
Cool Down: High skips + shake out arms

Session 12: Rebounding Basics

Warm-Up: Jump-stop freeze game
Skills: Rebound positioning, two-hand grab, outlet pass
Drills:

• Rebounding for Kids - Ball Toss Drill

• Box Out and Rebound Drill - Jr. NBA Outlet Pass After Rebound

Game: 2v2 Rebound Battle - who gets the board wins the point
Cool Down: Squat hold into stretch, arm crossovers