Builders Program (Ages 6–8) — 8-Week Program

Theme: Build confidence in dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and teamwork

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#	Week / Activity	Rating	Comments
Week 1 – Review & Warm-Up Skills Focus: Eyes up dribbling, confidence, calling names Outcome: Players keep heads up, begin vocal team habits
1	Eyes Up Dribble Relays – 3+ successful trips without looking down
2	Name Pass Drill – 5+ correct name-calls per player
3	Balance & Bounce – Maintain balance 10+ seconds while dribbling
Week 2 – Passing Under Pressure Focus: Safe passing under light defense Outcome: Stronger pivot habits, better ball protection
4	Pivot & Pass Stations – 70% accurate passes without turnover
5	Shield & Pass Drill – 3+ successful "shield passes" each
6	Pressure Keep-Away – Maintain 4+ passes before turnover
Week 3 – Shooting Progression Focus: Consistent mechanics and confidence Outcome: Players show proper form and celebrate shots
7	Form Shooting at Wall – 8/10 shots with correct mechanics
8	Spot Shots from Cones – 60% make rate with follow-through
9	High-Five Follow Through – 10/10 visible follow-throughs
Week 4 – Movement Without the Ball Focus: Spacing and cutting Outcome: Early understanding of spacing and movement
10	Open Space Freeze Drill – 80% correct spacing
11	Cut & Replace Drill – 3 successful rotations per group
12	Coach's Eyes Drill – 4+ movements to open areas
Week 5 – Defense Basics Focus: Stance, slides, hands up Outcome: Active, engaged defense habits
13	Mirror Slide Drill – 20+ seconds active slide without crossing feet
14	Hands-Up Challenge – 80% possessions with hands up
15	Closeout Drill – 70% proper stance closeouts
Week 6 – Combining Skills in Sequences Focus: Linking dribble, pass, and shot Outcome: Smooth transitions between skills
16	Three-Step Drill – 3+ successful full sequences
17	Pass & Screen Away Drill – 70% executed correctly
18	Relay Sequences – Team completes sequence under 20 seconds
Week 7 – Game Awareness Focus: Transition awareness, switching Outcome: Faster recognition, smoother transitions
19	Change of Direction Scrimmage – <5 sec transition time
20	Offense-to-Defense Drill – 3+ correct quick switches
21	Awareness Freeze Game – 80% correct responses
Week 8 – Small-Sided Play Focus: Team habits, spacing, simple competition Outcome: Early team play, spacing, and encouragement
22	2v2 Half-Court Games – 3+ passes before shot
23	3v3 No-Dribble Challenge – 5+ passes before turnover
24	Spacing Cones Scrimmage – 80% possessions use proper spacing

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