Coaching Youth Basketball: USA Basketball is a GREAT Resource

Youthbasketball123 is a website designed to provide ideas, drills, books, teaching tools, guest blogs and so much more for basketball coaches, players, and parents.

This post is a work in progress, so be patient, we hope to explain why we feel the USA Basketball website is critical for creating a positive experience for your child and team.

  1. USA Youth Basketball Guidelines. It is highly recommended that a parent and youth coach read through the absolute best resource for coaching youth basketball. It is a great starting point. The guidelines have been created by a team of experts that has the best interest if USA basketball in their hearts. There are so many resources available that it can be overwhelming. This is a comprehensive a site for youth basketball designed for youth parents and coaches. PLEASE start here.
  2. Playing Segment: USA divides players into different age groups. Much like baseball has different rules for youth from T-Ball to Legion. USA basketball has identified three different segments. Ages 7-8, Ages 9-11, Ages 12-14, Grades 9-12
  3. Equipment And Court Specifications Ball sizes, Height of Baskets, Size of Court, Distance of 3-point arc,
  4. Game Structure
  5. Game Tactics
  6. Highlighted Game Play Rules