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Basketball: 30 Second Pyramid

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DESCRIPTION

The pyramid should be completed within 30 seconds.

Baseline to near free throw line to baseline;
Baseline to half court line to baseline;
Baseline to far free throw line to baseline;
Baseline to far baseline to baseline.

COACHING POINTS

Make sure players touch the line before they change direction.

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The knee should pass in front of the line between the shoulders;

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Set up as shown in the image.

Players will run to the first diagonal cone and close-out by chopping their feet.
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