Basketball Drills for 11-Year-Old Girls: Skill Development & Fun

Age-appropriate drills emphasizing fundamentals, coordination, and enjoyment:

Ball Handling

• Cone Dribble: Zigzag cones; crossover, between-legs, behind-back at each.
• Two-Ball Dribble: Simultaneous, alternating, high-low—builds ambidexterity.
• Dribble Tag: Fun, game-speed control under pressure.

Passing & Catching

• Partner Passing: Chest, bounce, overhead, one-hand—focus on "target hands."
• 3-Man Weave: Transition, spacing, communication.
• Wall Ball: Self-practice; varied angles, speeds.

Shooting

• Form Shooting: 3 ft from rim; BEEF (Balance, Elbow, Eyes, Follow-through). 50 reps.
• Spot-Up: 5 spots (corners, wings, top); catch-shoot, 1-dribble pull-up.
• Free Throws: Routine + pressure (make 5 in a row).

Defense & Footwork

• Defensive Stance Slides: Zigzag, mirror, closeout to contest.
• 1-on-1 Containment: No reach; force sideline/baseline.
• Shell Drill (4-on-4): Help-side, rotation, communication.

Rebounding & Agility

• Box-Out Circuit: Hit, seal, pursue.
• Ladder Drills: Ickey shuffle, 2-in-2-out, lateral hops.
• Cone Sprints: Acceleration/deceleration, change of direction.

Structure

Dynamic warm-up (10') → Skill stations (30') → Small-sided games (20') → Cool-down/stretch (5'). Emphasize effort, not outcome. Water breaks every 15'.