Ep 2773 Is Your Practice Plan Just a List of Drills?

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast) · Nov 18, 2025 · 16m

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A great practice plan is built on a consistent, time-based structural framework. While the drills may change daily, the flow and time allotted to each segment should remain familiar. Most successful practices are broken into key "blocks": a dynamic warm-up (often incorporating ball handling and finishing), individual/positional skill development (e.g., guard shooting drills, post-move work), team concepts (installing or reviewing offense, defense, or special plays), and a competitive segment (like 3-on-3, 4-on-4, or 5-on-5 full-court). By dedicating specific minutes to…