Basketball playbook

Run a better basketball club

Session plans, drills and checklists for committees and coaches, from first lay-ups to open grades.

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Coaching

Sessions you can run tonight. Each plan says how many players, courts and balls it needs.

Session plan · 60 minUnder 12A 60-minute training session for under 12sBuilt around one skill, the lay-up. Works with 8 to 12 players on one court with a ring at each end.Read Drill · 45 min13–17OpenThree team defence drills for senior and open teamsCloseouts, help position and recovering on the drive. About 45 minutes on one court with 8 to 12 players.Read

Running the club

The committee side, with how to do each bit in Sportdify.

EventsRunning a one-day junior carnival on hired courtsPlan a junior round robin that fits inside the court hours you've paid for, from the draw to packing up.Read

Your season, step by step

Off-season

AGM and handover
Set fees and tiers
Book court hours

Pre-season

Registrations open
Grading sessions
Training plan

In season

Weekly lineups
Scorer and referee roster
Live scores

Finals

Finals or carnival day
Presentation night
Thank sponsors