Rec Basketball Coach Practice Cards Join early access
For first-time volunteer coaches, ages 5 to 10

Said yes to coaching? Your practices are already planned.

A printable 10-week season of one-page practice cards for rec basketball. Each card has the drills, the minute-by-minute timings, a court diagram and the exact words to say, so you can walk into the gym and run a fun 60-minute practice, even if you've never coached.

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The league needed a coach. Now you're the coach.

You raised your hand at sign-up, or nobody else did. Practice is next week, you have a gym for an hour, and ten kids who mostly want to bounce the ball off the wall.

Free drill videos and long coaching books assume you have time to study. What you actually need is one page you can hold on a clipboard that says what to do, for how long, and what to say.

And practice is only half the job. There's the parent email, the snack schedule, and making sure everyone gets fair minutes on game day.

Three steps to a practice that runs itself

  1. Print this week's card

    One page per practice, numbered 1 to 10, so you always know which one is next.

  2. Set up in five minutes

    Each card lists the cones and balls you need and shows where to put them on a simple court diagram.

  3. Read, run, repeat

    Follow the timed blocks and use the "say this" lines to explain each drill in kid-sized words.

What a card looks like

Here's the layout of Practice 1 for grades K-2. Everyone on the early-access list gets a full sample card by email.

Practice 1 of 10 · Grades K-2 · 60 minutes

Theme: Meet the ball

You need: 1 ball per player (or 1 per pair), 8 cones, 1 hoop

  1. 0-5 minWelcome circle and names

    Say this: "When I raise my hand, you freeze and raise yours. Let's practice!"

  2. 5-15 minDribble tag

    Say this: "Keep your ball bouncing and your eyes up. If you get tagged, do five dribbles and you're back in."

  3. 15-25 minRed light, green light dribbling

    Say this: "Green light means dribble, red light means stop and hold the ball on your hip."

  4. 25-40 minShooting stations

    Say this: "Feet pointing at the basket, elbow under the ball, and wave goodbye."

  5. 40-55 minMini games, 3 on 3

    Say this: "Everybody touches the ball before we shoot."

  6. 55-60 minHuddle and high fives

    Say this: "Tell me one thing you got better at today."

Sample layout for illustration. Final cards may differ.

What's in the pack

  • 10 one-page practice cards for your age band, each 60 minutes, in 4 to 6 timed blocks
  • A court diagram, equipment list and "say this" script for every drill
  • A first-week parent meeting script and ready-to-send parent emails: welcome, schedule, what to bring, snack rotation and end-of-season thank-you
  • A game-day card: a substitution rotation grid for 8 to 10 players, an equal-minutes tracker and a short pre-game talk
  • A backup card with 5 no-prep drills for when half the team doesn't show or you only get half the court
  • Printable end-of-season player certificates
  • A print-ready PDF plus an editable copy you can change

Two age bands: Grades K-2 (about ages 5 to 7) and Grades 3-5 (about ages 8 to 10). No complicated plays, no zone defenses, no conditioning. Just fundamentals and fun.

Planned prices

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One age band

$19

one-time

10 practice cards for K-2 or 3-5, parent emails, game-day card, backup card, certificates

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Best for two kids or a league that moves up

Both age bands

$29

one-time

All 20 practice cards for K-2 and 3-5, plus everything in One age band

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League license

$99

per season, up to 25 coaches

Share the pack with every volunteer coach in your league, with a cover page showing your league's name

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Organization license

$199

per season, unlimited coaches in one organization

Everything in League license for every team and age group you run

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League directors: we can send an invoice. Tell us your league name and how many coaches you have in the form below.

Questions

Can I buy it now?

Not yet. The pack is being finished now. Join the free early-access list and we'll email you a sample card right away and the full pack when it opens. No payment is taken on this page.

I've never coached or played basketball. Is this for me?

Yes. That's exactly who it's written for. Every drill comes with the words to say and a simple diagram, so you don't need any basketball background.

What ages does it cover?

Two age bands: Grades K-2 (about ages 5 to 7) and Grades 3-5 (about ages 8 to 10). Pick the one that matches your team, or get both.

What equipment do I need?

Basketballs (ideally one per player), about 8 cones or floor spots, and a hoop. If your league uses smaller balls or lower hoops, the cards work the same way.

My practices are 45 or 90 minutes, not 60. Will it still work?

Yes. Each block has a minute count, and the editable copy lets you shorten or stretch blocks to fit your gym time.

Can I use it on my phone instead of printing?

Yes. You'll get a PDF that reads fine on a phone, but most coaches find a printed page on a clipboard easier in a loud gym.

How does the league license work?

One purchase per season lets your league share the pack with up to 25 volunteer coaches ($99), or with every coach in one organization ($199). We add a cover page with your league's name. Choose "League license quote" in the form and we'll get back to you, and we can send an invoice.

Does it cover injuries or safety?

No. The cards are basketball fundamentals and games only. Always follow your league's rules, safety policies and supervision requirements.

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