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Basketball curriculum

3-Month Basketball Curriculum for Beginners

Duration: 12 Weeks (3 Months)
Level: Beginner
Age Group: 6–16 Years (can be adapted for adults)
Classes per Week: 3 Sessions per Week
Session Duration: 60–75 Minutes

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, players will be able to:

Dribble confidently with both hands.
Pass and catch accurately.
Perform proper lay-ups.
Shoot using correct technique.
Understand offensive and defensive fundamentals.
Play 3v3 and 5v5 games with basic rules and teamwork.

Session Structure (Every Class)

 
Activity
Time
Warm-up & Dynamic Stretching
10 min
Ball Handling
15 min
Skill Development
20 min
Game Situations
15 min
Cool Down & Review
5 min

Month 1 - Foundation Skills

Week 1 - Introduction

Basketball rules & court orientation
Athletic stance
Triple threat position
Finger control
Stationary dribbling
Chest pass
Bounce pass
Fun relay games

Week 2 - Ball Control

Right & left-hand dribbling
Walking dribble
Speed dribble
Passing while moving
Catching techniques
Pivoting
Balance exercises

Week 3 - Lay-up Basics

Footwork
Right-hand lay-up
Left-hand lay-up
Introduction to shooting form
Passing under pressure

Week 4 - Review & Assessment

Dribble obstacle course
Passing accuracy challenge
Lay-up competition
Mini 3v3 games

Month 2 - Skill Development

Week 5 - Advanced Dribbling

Crossover
Between-the-legs (basic)
Behind-the-back introduction
Change of pace

Week 6 - Shooting

Balance
Eyes
Elbow
Follow Through
Form shooting
Set shot
Free throws

Week 7 - Defense

Defensive stance
Defensive slides
Close-outs
Boxing out
Defensive communication

Week 8 - Team Concepts

Give-and-go
Basic spacing
Passing lanes
Fast break introduction
3v3 scrimmages

Month 3 - Game Play & Confidence

Week 9 - Offensive Skills

Jab step
Pump fake
Drive to basket
Finishing at the rim
Passing under pressure

Week 10 - Team Offense

Basic offensive positions
Ball movement
Pick and roll introduction
Transition offense

Week 11 - Game Strategy

Man-to-man defense
Help defense
Rebounding
Decision making
5v5 controlled games

Week 12 - Final Evaluation

Dribbling Test
Passing Test
Lay-up Test
Shooting Test
3v3 Tournament
5v5 Match
Certificate Ceremony

Skills Checklist

Skill
Beginner
Developing
Proficient
Ball Handling
✓
✓
✓
Passing
✓
✓
✓
Catching
✓
✓
✓
Lay-up
✓
✓
✓
Shooting
✓
✓
✓
Defense
✓
✓
✓
Teamwork
✓
✓
✓
Game Awareness
✓
✓
✓

Fitness Components

Each week includes:

Agility ladder drills
Cone drills
Sprint races
Jump training
Core strengthening
Balance exercises
Reaction games

Assessment Criteria

Component
Weightage
Attendance
10%
Discipline
10%
Ball Handling
20%
Passing
15%
Shooting
20%
Defense
10%
Team Play
15%

Equipment Required

Basketball (Size 5, 6, or 7 depending on age)
Cones
Agility ladder
Marker discs
Bibs/Jerseys
Whistle
Stopwatch

Learning Outcomes

After completing this 3-month beginner program, participants will:

Dribble confidently with both hands.
Make accurate chest, bounce, and overhead passes.
Execute right- and left-hand lay-ups.
Shoot with proper technique from close range.
Apply basic offensive and defensive concepts.
Communicate effectively with teammates.
Play organized 3v3 and 5v5 basketball games while demonstrating sportsmanship and confidence.

This curriculum is suitable for sports academies, schools, and beginner basketball development programs such as Pro Play Zone Sports Academy and can be expanded into Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 (Advanced) courses.