Basketball games drills
Fun basketball games and competitions — great to finish practice and keep young players engaged.
Games · All levels
21
Every player for themselves: 2 points for a basket, then free throws worth 1; first to exactly 21.
10 min3+ playersAges 8+
Games · All levels
3-on-3 Winners Stay
Half-court 3-on-3 games to 3 baskets; the winning team stays on, the next team comes in.
15 min9+ playersAges 8+
Games · Beginner
Dribble Knockout
Everyone dribbles inside the circle or key and tries to knock others' balls away while keeping their own.
5 min6+ playersAges 6–14
Games · Beginner
Hot Shot
Shoot from marked spots worth different points in 60 seconds — highest score wins.
6 min2+ playersAges 6–14
Games · All levels
King of the Court
1-on-1 winner stays: score to stay on, losers go to the back of the line.
10 min4+ playersAges 8+
Games · Beginner
Knockout
The classic elimination shooting game from the free-throw line.
8 min4+ playersAges 6–14
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