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Purple background with cartoon basketball man and title of Castle Protectors

Castle Protectors

    A playful Mini Hoopers game where players defend a cone castle from incoming ā€œDragons,ā€ building agility, awareness, and imagination through fun movement challenges.
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    Partner Snap Pass Battle

      A fast-paced partner drill that builds snap pass accuracy and timing under pressure. Great for youth players learning to pass with purpose and control.

      3-on-3 Next Play Wins

        A high-pressure, one-possession drill that builds focus, execution, and resilience in game-winning scenarios.

        Ugly Layups

          A fun, high-rep finishing drill that teaches players to make creative, off-balance layups using real-game footwork and extended finishes.
          Black background with basketball and title of 2v2 Keep Away

          2-on-2 Keep Away

            A competitive passing game that teaches spacing, cutting, and ball security while challenging players to maintain composure and move with purpose under pressure.
            Purple background with cartoon basketball man and title of Pass the Rock

            Pass the Rock

              A Mini Hoopers passing game where players communicate, find new receivers, and keep the ball moving through constant role and position changes.
              Black background with basketball and title of Bulldozers Vs Builders

              Bulldozers vs Builders

                A high energy game that builds agility, awareness, and teamwork as players race to knock down or rebuild cones in fast paced competitive rounds.
                Black background with basketball and title of Copy Cat Layups

                Copy Cat Layups

                  A fun partner layup game where players invent creative finishes and mirror each other’s movements, building coordination, control, and finishing confidence.
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                  5 Spot Shooting Challenge

                    A foundational shooting drill that builds rhythm, range, and consistency. Simple to run and easy to scale for all youth basketball skill levels.
                    Black background with basketball and title of Construction Site

                    Construction Site

                      A fast paced shooting game where players earn cones by making shots and work together to build their team’s shape.
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                      Rainbow Shots

                        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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                        Balloon Tap Dribble

                          A fun and silly ball-handling drill for early learners that builds coordination, control, and focus—all while keeping a balloon in the air.

                          Take Back Layups

                            A nonstop finishing drill that challenges players to attack, finish, and retreat in rhythm — building stamina, confidence, and weak-hand control.
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                            Red Light, Green Light Dribble

                              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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                              Poly Spot Freeze Tag

                                A fun freeze tag game that builds ball control, awareness, and teamwork using safe, non-slip poly spots as quick escape zones. Perfect for energetic Mini Hoopers.

                                3-on-3 Pass, Cut & Replace

                                  A movement-based 3-on-3 drill that builds passing, cutting, and spacing habits without relying on screens or set plays.
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                                  Beat The Clock

                                    A high-energy shooting drill that builds pace, accuracy, and decision-making under time pressure. Great for competition, conditioning, and shooting rhythm.
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                                    Beat the Defender Layups

                                      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.
                                      Purple background with cartoon basketball man and title of Dribble Tag

                                      Dribble Tag

                                        A fun Mini Hoopers dribbling game where players protect their ball, knock others away, and build coordination and awareness inside a tight space.

                                        2 on 1 Keep Away

                                          A fast-paced passing game that builds spacing, vision, and decision-making under pressure through simple 2v1 competition.
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                                          Hungry Hippos

                                            A high-energy dribbling game that builds ball control, awareness, and hustle as players race to collect the most items while keeping their dribble alive.

                                            Matador Layups

                                              A simple decision-making drill that teaches players to slow down, read a shifting defender, and choose the right finish at the rim.
                                              Black background with basketball and title 2v1 Half-court attack

                                              2-on-1 Half Court Attack

                                                A fast paced decision making drill that teaches players how to attack space, read a single defender, and finish confidently in 2 on 1 situations.
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                                                Knockout With a Twist

                                                  A fun twist on knockout that adds redemption, keeps more kids involved, and reinforces shooting technique under pressure. Great for all skill levels.
                                                  Purple background with cartoon basketball man and title of Mirror Me

                                                  Mirror Me

                                                    A simple Mini Hoopers partner game where players mirror each other’s movements, building balance, footwork, and early defensive awareness.
                                                    Purple background with basketball cartoon man and title of Bridge Builders

                                                    Bridge Builders

                                                      A creative Mini Hoopers activity where players build a path with cones, improving balance, coordination, and imagination through a playful bridge building challenge.
                                                      Purple Background with cartoon basketball man and title of Pass & Go Shooting

                                                      Pass & Go Shooting

                                                        A simple Mini Hoopers rhythm drill where players pass, cut, catch, and shoot while constantly rotating through both lines to stay active and engaged.
                                                        Purple background with cartoon basketball man and title of Monkey in the Middle

                                                        Monkey in the Middle

                                                          A simple Mini Hoopers passing and defending game where one player tries to disrupt passes between two others, building awareness and quick reactions.

                                                          3-on-3 Shell to Live

                                                            A hybrid defensive drill that blends shell principles with live 3-on-3 play, helping players transition from positioning to pressure with game-speed reactions.
                                                            Purple background with cartoon basketball man and title of Buddy Tag

                                                            Buddy Tag

                                                              A fun Mini Hoopers game that builds agility, coordination, and spatial awareness as players chase, dodge, and switch roles inside a small space.

                                                              3-on-3 No Dribble

                                                                A no-dribble 3-on-3 drill that builds spacing, cutting, and team play by forcing players to rely on passing and off-ball movement.

                                                                Shoot to Pass

                                                                  A simple, high-rep partner drill that builds shooting mechanics through form-focused passing, helping players develop cleaner rotation and stronger fundamentals.
                                                                  Black Background with basketball and title of Mirror Moves

                                                                  Mirror Moves

                                                                    A partner dribbling game where players take turns leading and mirroring dribble combinations, building rhythm, balance, and confident ball handling.
                                                                    Black background with basketball and title of 5-3-1 Shooting Relay

                                                                    5-3-1 Shooting Relay

                                                                      A fast paced relay that builds shooting rhythm, conditioning, and teamwork as players race to complete makes from three different spots on the floor.
                                                                      Black background with basketball and title of Explore and Score

                                                                      Explore & Score

                                                                        A creative finishing drill where players explore solutions to open ended movement challenges and complete each task with a controlled shot at the rim.

                                                                        3-on-3 Screen to Score

                                                                          A 3-on-3 drill that teaches players how to set and use screens effectively to create scoring opportunities through movement and timing.

                                                                          Toss & Read 1-on-1

                                                                            A fast, competitive partner drill that teaches players to read a defender’s cue and instantly choose between a shot or a drive.

                                                                            Rip The Ball

                                                                              A competitive, physical drill that teaches players how to win 50/50 balls, rip strong, and protect the ball under pressure.

                                                                              3-on-3 Drive & Kick Decision

                                                                                A competitive 3-on-3 drill that builds smart decision-making off the drive and teaches how to punish defensive help with kick-out passes and quick reads.

                                                                                3-on-3 Closeout & Recover

                                                                                  A high-intensity 3-on-3 drill that builds closeout technique, recovery defense, and team communication under live pressure.
                                                                                  Hoopsense featured image with the title "Zip Zag Handle and Go" over a black background and basketball graphic

                                                                                  Zig-Zag Handle & Go

                                                                                    A high-rep dribbling drill that improves change-of-direction control and explosive finishing. Great for warmups, stations, or building confidence on the move.
                                                                                    Purple background with cartoon basketball man and title of Color Call Shooting

                                                                                    Color Call Shooting

                                                                                      A fun Mini Hoopers shooting game where players react to color calls, dribble to the correct cone, and finish with simple, confidence building shots.
                                                                                      Purple background with Cartoon basketball man and title of Inch Worms

                                                                                      Inch Worms

                                                                                        A playful Mini Hoopers team game where players move as a group while balancing basketballs, building teamwork, coordination, and steady movement skills.
                                                                                        Black background with basketball and title of 3v2 Drive & Dead

                                                                                        3-on-2 Drive & Dead

                                                                                          A game-like decision making drill where players learn to attack, read collapsing defenders, and create quick kickout shots when the dribble is gone.
                                                                                          Black background with basketball and title of Dead in the Paint

                                                                                          Dead in the Paint

                                                                                            A tight space finishing drill where players pivot, protect the ball, and score through contact, building balance, strength, and controlled paint finishes.
                                                                                            Black background with basketball and title of Chaser Layups

                                                                                            Chaser Layups

                                                                                              A competitive finishing drill where one player attacks the rim while a late arriving chaser applies pressure, building poise, balance, and confident layups.

                                                                                              3-on-3 Must Touch the Paint

                                                                                                This 3-on-3 drill builds the habit of attacking the paint before taking shots, helping players collapse the defense and make better decisions.
                                                                                                Purple Background with cartoon basketball man and title of Monster Stomp Shooting

                                                                                                Monster Stomp Shooting

                                                                                                  A fun Mini Hoopers drill where players stomp onto poly spots and finish around the rim, building balance, coordination, and early footwork confidence.

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