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Basketball: The ball clap drill.

Great tool for bringing focus to practices. Began using it last year...
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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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Stutter step with cross over dribble:

As feet are stamped, head and shoulders should be moved quickly.

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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As the ball is pushed down into the floor during a dribble stamp feet right in the footprints.

Opposite foot to the dribble hand first.

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Stutter step 2:

As feet are stamped, head and shoulders should be moved quickly.

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

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

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Free throw shooting:

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The wrist should be cocked back underneath the ball.

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