Basketballexercises for u12

  • Divide groups over baskets,
  • 2 pylons on top of the bucket
  • Try to get equal numbers so we can have a game
  • Start low,
  • Run to the pylon,
  • Slides over free throw line,
  • Back to base,
  • And back again (tapping the line)
  • Rows of 5-6 men, 2 per basket, 1 ball per row
  • Throw ball against the board,
  • Next player catches and throws the ball back to the board
  • Make them run (with pawn further away, they have to go around)
  • 3 teams - 1 ball.
  • Possibly 2 groups on 1 basket (stay on your own side).
  • Attacking with posturing/running free.
  • Defender with split vision/front ect.
  • Passer waits for the right moment.
  • 2 players, opposite each other,
  • Passes to each other choice of:
    • Collision
    • Chest
    • Overhead.
drawing Practicing passing

1x1, after the check the player with the ball cannot dribble for X seconds (must pivot and shield the ball, then 1x1)

  • You make 2 teams divided over 2 baskets.
  • Dribble around the post and pick a side.
  • Run a lay-up.
  • The first to reach the proposed number of scores wins.
  • The losing team must run to the back line and back. (start on the back line and run to the back line)
drawing 2-basket shooting race

1 player under the basket

3 or 4 players with ball outside the bucket, distributed or the field

- Give numbers to the players

- Calling out numbers, defender must quickly step out and take up position

2 baskets, spread out:

- left-hand lay-up

- Shooting from 5 positions (1x1, loser press-ups).

- Free running (head of the bucket ball, 2x2 free running to score, emphasis on defense)

- Reaction game (1 defender in the middle, 3 players with ball around the bucket, call out number)


  • Two or three teams. (teams)
  • Per pair or trio 1 ball.
  • 1 shooter, 1 (or 2) rebounder(s).
  • Shooter shoots (from the free throw line, or lower position), then sprints to the middle line.
  • Rebounder catches ball, passes ball to shooter. (Good jump stop, right distance, call for ball).
  • Shooter 5 scores in total, then new shooter.
  • Team of which first all shooters have scored 5 times, wins!

5 lines on the back line, trainer has the ball.

- 2 rows are defenders, rest is attack

- Everyone has to touch the middle line and then attack or defend

- Trainer throws ball in the field or in the circle

1 line with 3 balls

- small field outside, players make a lay-up back and forth and pass to the next one in line.

- If you miss, you have to do it again (build up slowly first).

- Variant: for example 5 dribbles --> they have to make speed

Line up with space around you

- Trainer in front of the group gives instructions with ball in hand

- Ball left or right --> slide to the left or right

- Ball above head --> Jump

- Ball in front of you with arms extended --> situps

- Ball on stomach --> tapping

- Ball on the ground --> push-ups

- Ball around waist --> burpee's