Kids Basketball Workout for Fundamental Ball Control

The workout: The session lists a four-block sequence using a ball and a hoop. The first block contains Quick Taps for 45 seconds and Carioca Step for 30 seconds per side. The second block contains Hands Warm Ups for 15 reps and Pound, V-Dribble for 10 reps per hand. The third block pairs Touch Shots for 10 makes with Heel Kicks for 45 seconds. The final block pairs Front Crossover & Hand-Off for 12 reps with Figure 8 for 10 loops.

This 25-minute kids basketball workout outlines four blocks requiring a ball and a hoop. The session lists eight drills in order: Quick Taps, Carioca Step, Hands Warm Ups, Pound, V-Dribble, Touch Shots, Heel Kicks, Front Crossover & Hand-Off, and Figure 8. The blocks list specific doses and coaching cues, including keeping arms extended, stepping the trailing foot, catching firmly, bouncing hard, releasing softly, running in place, keeping knees bent, and weaving the ball through and around the legs.

1

Active Body Warmup

3 min · This warmup block combines fingertip coordination with lateral footwork to prepare the body for active ball handling.

1. Quick Taps45 secondsKeep your arms extended and tap the ball quickly back and forth between your fingertips.
2. Carioca Step30 seconds per sideStep your trailing foot in front then behind as you move sideways across the floor.

2

Ball Control Fundamentals

5 min · This block groups simple catching and dribbling drills together to practice basic hand coordination and bounce control.

1. Hands Warm Ups15 repsToss the ball lightly up and catch it firmly with both hands using active fingers.
2. Pound, V-Dribble10 reps per handBounce the ball hard on one side then push it side to side in a V shape.

3

Rhythm and Scoring

4 min · This block pairs close-range touch shots with high-knee running to practice finishing rhythm alongside basic conditioning.

1. Touch Shots10 makesStand close to the basket and release the ball softly off your fingertips into the net.
2. Heel Kicks45 secondsRun in place while kicking your heels up to touch your glutes on every step.

4

Creative Ball Handling

3 min · This block combines crossovers and leg wraps to practice ball control from low stances and multiple angles.

1. Front Crossover & Hand-Off12 repsKeep your knees bent and snap the ball low across your body from hand to hand.
2. Figure 810 loopsWeave the ball in a continuous figure eight pattern through and around your legs.

How to progress

Use completion of every listed dose while following the observable drill cues as a self-check. If a player cannot complete the listed dose with those cues, repeat the same dose before adding speed, repetitions, or resistance. This is a practice recommendation, not a guarantee of readiness or results.

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