3-Month Basketball Curriculum for Beginners

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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

Activity	Duration
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

Skills & Activities

Basketball rules & court orientation

Athletic stance

Triple threat position

Finger control

Stationary dribbling

Chest pass

Bounce pass

Fun relay games

Week 2 - Ball Control

Skills & Activities

Right & left-hand dribbling

Walking dribble

Speed dribble

Passing while moving

Catching techniques

Pivoting

Balance exercises

Week 3 - Lay-up Basics

Skills & Activities

Footwork

Right-hand lay-up

Left-hand lay-up

Introduction to shooting form

Passing under pressure

Week 4 - Review & Assessment

Assessment Activities

Dribble obstacle course

Passing accuracy challenge

Lay-up competition

Mini 3v3 games

Month 2 - Skill Development

Week 5 - Advanced Dribbling

Skills

Crossover

Between-the-legs (basic)

Behind-the-back introduction

Change of pace

Week 6 - Shooting

BEEF Shooting Technique

Balance

Eyes

Elbow

Follow Through

Practice

Form shooting

Set shot

Free throws

Week 7 - Defense

Skills

Defensive stance

Defensive slides

Close-outs

Boxing out

Defensive communication

Week 8 - Team Concepts

Skills

Give-and-go

Basic spacing

Passing lanes

Fast break introduction

3v3 scrimmages

Month 3 - Game Play & Confidence

Week 9 - Offensive Skills

Skills

Jab step

Pump fake

Drive to basket

Finishing at the rim

Passing under pressure

Week 10 - Team Offense

Topics

Basic offensive positions

Ball movement

Pick and roll introduction

Transition offense

Week 11 - Game Strategy

Topics

Man-to-man defense

Help defense

Rebounding

Decision making

5v5 controlled games

Week 12 - Final Evaluation

Evaluation Activities

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.