Developing movement is one of the excellent ways to engage young athletes in fun practice time. Group games can develop team spirit, communication, and agile movement—all essential factors for successful performance on the basketball court. Here are engaging group games that will improve on-court movement and motivate kids.

1. Relay Races with a Twist

Traditional relay races can be modified to help develop speed and coordination as well as include some innovative basketball dribbling or passing. Another option is to set up some cones for players to weave through while dribbling or require them to pass the ball to another teammate before sprinting back with the ball.

2. Sharks and Minnows

One from the favourites list of the trained and school-going kids, this useful play develops all sorts of quick and agile movements. Select one child to be the shark while the others become minnows. The minnows will then practise dribbling the ball across the entire court, working to keep it away from the shark attempting to steal it. As more kids turn into sharks, it becomes a greater struggle.

3. Mirror Movements

Pair the players up and let one be the ''Leader'' and the other a ''Follower,'' as one will do the opposite while the other does as a mimic. They will do this while the leader is dribbling, pivoting, or moving from side to side, as some other player will try to do all this with every move. Switch roles frequently for everyone to have their opportunity of becoming the leader. This activity enhances agility, quick reflexes, and awareness of positioning.

4. Basketball Tag

Instead of trying to tag other players, use a basketball to play tag. While dribbling, "it" is the only one that can tag with their dribble. This actually helps to develop the dribbler's ability to keep their head up while the body is moving fast.

5. Zigzag Defence Drill

This is an effective defensive movement drill that practices and heightens agility. Players line up on the baseline and execute a zigzag pattern across the length and width of the court while staying in a defensive stance. Add a stopwatch to every player or even organise a race with a partner to add a competitive element. It's a fun way to reinforce proper footwork in defence.

Games like these within practice sessions make training more entertaining but have young players work on their skills at the same time. For example, by doing basketball drills for 10 year olds with these games, all good fundamentals build in fun. With the right mixture of structure and creativity, this activity can really make every practice a productive memory.