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Drills

Age appropriate, kid tested, team approved. The best collection of youth basketball drills on the internet.
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Plays

A growing collection of simple & effective plays designed for real youth teams of any skill level.

Guides

Our Guides make complex concepts simple, visual, and easy to to bring to practice at any age level.

Play Creator

Design your own plays and drills, animate them, and export videos to share with your team. 
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Practice Plan Builder

Choose age group and instantly generate a practice plan using our tried and tested drills & games.
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The Hoopsense Newsletter

Every Saturday morning, you'll get one tip, drill, or play that you can use in your practices right away.
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I'm Coach Scott.

Founder of Hoopsense
Former college hooper. 13 years of coaching experience at every level from Pre-K to College.

Now that I'm a Dad and have two little boys of my own, I want to instill in them (and ever player I coach) the same love for the game that my coaches instilled in me.

I created Hoopsense to help other Coaches create joy and a lifelong love of basketball with their teams as well.
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Posts You Might Like

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Hoopsense featured image with the title "Beat the Defender Layups" over a black background and basketball graphic
A live, game-like layup drill that teaches young players to finish under pressure while reacting to a recovering defender. Simple, competitive, and highly effective.
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Hoopsense featured image with the title "Rainbow Shots" over a black background and basketball graphic
A playful shooting drill that teaches young players how to shoot with a high arc, soft touch, and confident follow-through in a fun, visual way.
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Hoopsense featured image with the title "Hula Hoop Shooting Spots" over a black background and basketball graphic
A playful shooting drill that helps young players build balance, shot mechanics, and footwork—all while moving through colorful hula hoop stations.
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Hoopsense featured image with the title "Teaching Man-to-Man Defense to Young Players" over a blue background and basketball graphic
How to teach man-to-man defense to elementary players without losing your mind — from stance and habits to game-day chaos and long-term growth.
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Hoopsense featured image with the title "Hula Hoop Passing Rings" over a black background and basketball graphic
A fun and effective passing drill where players aim through upright hula hoops to build passing accuracy, focus, and correct hand mechanics.
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Hoopsense featured image with the title "Red Light Green Light Dribble" over a black background and basketball graphic
A classic youth basketball game that builds ball control, focus, and reaction time through a fun stop-and-go dribbling challenge. Perfect for Mini Hoopers.
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What coaches say about us

We typically don't like to boast, but hearing your positive feedback is why we do this. 
"There’s a lot of junk out there, but HoopSense just gets it. The way things are explained actually makes sense — and more importantly, it works. Our team’s been sharper since we started using it."

Luke Harrison

4th Grade Coach - Cedar Rapids, IA
"This is my first year coaching and I had no idea how to organize practices for my 1st graders. Scott sent me a couple practice plans and I've been using them ever since. The kids are getting better and having fun so it's been a success.

James Mitchell

1st Grade Coach - Denver, CO
"Honestly, Coach Scott has made practice way easier to run. The drills are fun, super clear, and my kids actually look forward to them. It’s become my first stop before every practice."

Victoria Edwards

8th Grade Coach - Omaha, NE