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Youth basketball guides
Guides for basketball parents and players: tryouts, training, camps, recruiting and more, from the PSB team.
Latest postsFresh from the blog
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The Truth About Playing Division 1 College Basketball (2026 Update)
Playing Division 1 college basketball is one of the most competitive opportunities in youth sports. About 1.1% reach Division I, and roughly 3.6% play…
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Paul Biancardi on College Basketball Recruiting
Getting recruited for college basketball comes down to skill, character, and finding the right fit, not chasing the biggest-name program. ESPN National Director of…
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How to Master Layups: Drills for Finishing at the Rim
To master layups, a young player needs three things working together: clean footwork off both feet, the ability to finish with either hand, and…
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How to Make a Basketball Highlight Video
To make a basketball highlight video college coaches will watch, lead with your 4 to 5 best plays, keep the reel to 3 to…
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Top Basketball Defensive Drills & Workouts for Youth Players (2026 Guide)
The best basketball defensive drills for youth players: stance, footwork, 1-on-1, shell drill, pick-and-roll defense, and a weekly workout plan. Updated for 2026.
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Basketball Strength Training for Middle and High School Players: A Complete Guide
Learn when to start basketball strength training, what middle and high school players should focus on, and how to avoid the most common mistakes…
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Summer Basketball Training: A Parent’s Guide
Summer is the best stretch of the year for a young basketball player to improve, because there are no games, no homework, and weeks…
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Guard Skills Workout: Craft, Power, and Pace
This guard skills workout is built around three traits the best NBA guards share: craft, power, and pace. It runs six 10-minute blocks covering…
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How Basketball Players Develop at Their Own Pace
Basketball players develop on different timelines. Skill, size, mindset, and game experience rarely arrive at the same age, so a player who looks behind…
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Why Man-to-Man Defense Is Best for Youth Players
Man-to-man defense assigns each player to guard one opponent, and it is the foundation young players should learn first. USA Basketball recommends only man-to-man…
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The Pro-Style One-Hour Basketball Skills Workout
A pro-style one-hour basketball skills workout breaks 60 minutes into six 10-minute blocks: ball handling, finishing, shot creation, off-ball shooting, defense, and decision-making. Only…
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1-Hour Solo Basketball Skills Workout
A focused one-hour solo basketball workout moves through six skill blocks: ball handling, finishing, shooting, attacking, decision-making, and a timed finisher. Each block has…
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