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Basketball: 1 v 1 from the wing

Great tool for bringing focus to practices. Began using it last year...

Eric, Coach

DESCRIPTION

Set up two lines, one for the for the defending players (red) and the other for the attacking players (blue) who have one ball.

When the coach blows their whistle both players run around their respective cones (shown in diagram).

After the blue player has made their way around the cone another player in the offensive players' line passes the ball to them.

After they've run round the cones players play out the 1 vs 1.

COACHING POINTS

Players need to understand advantage. If the defensive player is too far away from the offensive player they should take their opportunity and shoot.

If the defender is too close or running out to contest the shot, they must look to attack the basket.

Once the drill is dead players join the back of the other line. So the attacking player goes to the back of the defender's line and vice versa.

Progression:

Increase the distance of the cones from the start position.

Move to the other side of the court.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Ball bounce on line:

All player start on line

On the signal the players must move backwards and forwards over the line whilst maintaing the ball dribbling on the line.

Dribbling

1-5 Post Passing:

The player underneath the basket begins with a ball and tosses if off the backboard, simulating a rebound. They then pass to the point guard on the wing and sprints forward, while the player on the wing dribbles with quick feet through the cones.

Once the player dribbling has reach the end of the cones, they will then pass to the player on the run for a lay up.

Passing

1 on 1 Continuous:

Split into 2 lines and have a line on either side of the court.

One player in the middle with a basketball.

The player in the middle will pass to the 1st player in one of the lines. After the pass is made that player will go and defender the receiver of the pass.

They will play 1v1. Only 1 shot is allowed.

Once a shot has been taken the ball will be passed to the opposite line where the offensive player will become the defender.

Games

Changing Hands:

Player 1 dribbles the ball with their right hand, change to the left and then go for a lay up shot. Player 2 starts with the left hand, then changes to the right before attempting a lay up.

Dribbling Relay

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