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Basketball: The ball clap drill.

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The ball is placed at the back of the head.

Stay straight and release the ball then clap hands in front then catch the ball behind.

Move onto two claps then three. Spend one minute on this drill.

COACHING POINTS

The tendency is to lean forward as you release the ball, stay straight.

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As the ball returns to the hand, cross-over dribble, direct drive past the defender.

The fake will freeze the defender causing him to rock back on his heals.

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Opposite foot to the dribble hand first.

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As the ball returns to the hand, direct drive past the defender.

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