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1 v 1

Blue player 1 starts with the ball in their hand on the baseline on the left hand side of the key. They then roll the ball towards red player 1 and can pick it up once its gone past the free throw line. Red player 1 must run as soon as the ball is thrown to behind the backboard before having a 1 v 1. Roles are reversed once the game is over.

1 v 1

Dribbling Circuit

6 Players on the side line 2 Groups of players behind the base line Players 1 and 4 dribbles the ball to the free throw line and passes the ball to the person standing on the side of the court, who immediately throws the ball back. The player then dribbles to the half way line and repeat. The players on the other side are repeating the practice going the opposite direction.

Passing

Free Throw

An example of a free throw shot

Shooting

Free Throw Shot

A close up example of a free throw shot A free throw game you can play is to ask your players to line up 5 feet away from the front of the rim. The coach will be under the basket. Each player will shoot a shot 1 at a time. Every shot will get evaluated by the coach and given a score out of 5. 5 being a perfect score.

Shooting

Full court passing and dribbling

Players are stood in each corner of the court with two players stood in the center circle. On the coach's signal players 1 and 2 start dribbling before passing to players 3 and 4 respectively who return the pass. Players 1 and 2 then dribble further before passing to players 5 and 6 and moving towards the elbow of the free throw line to receive the return pass from players 5 and 6. They then immediately pass to the players 7 and 8. Players 1 and 2 should now replace players 5 and 6.

Passing

Full court shooting drill

Split the group in two at opposite corners of the court. Setup as show. Players run to the half way line, make a turn and then receive the ball from the opposite corner before having a shot from roughly the free throw line. Once the player has had a shot they collect their ball and run to join the queue.

Shooting

One-Two Pass - Take your man on

Players Blue 1 and Red 1 have a ball each and they are starting from the right hand corners either end of the court. Green players 1 & 2 stand on the elbow of the free throw line. Red player 1 and Blue player 1 start dribbling when they get level with the 3 point line they must do a long pass to the green players before running to receive the ball back. They then play 1 v 1, with the rules being only 3 dribbles and 1 shot.

1 v 1

Pass and Move

Seven players with two balls. One player is based at the circle of the free throw line (Player 2). Player 1 passes to player 2, player 1 who makes a cut and goes for a hand off pass. Player 1 passes to player 3 and goes to replace player 3. The same happens on the other side of the court using players 4, 2 and 5.

Passing

Two Ball Dribble Pyramid

Players dribble two balls to the free throw line and back, half way line and back, opposite free throw line and back, opposite baseline and back.

Dribbling Relay

Free throw shooting Shooting T...

Ensure the player's shooting arm has the elbow at approximately 90 degrees underneath the ball. The wrist should be cocked back underneath the ball. The non shooting hand should only be used as a guide to stabilise the ball.

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Free Throw Shooting - Basketba...

<br />An example of a free throw shot

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Free Throw Shot Shooting - Bas...

A close up example of a free throw shot <hr /> A free throw game you can play is to ask your players to line up 5 feet away from the front of the rim. The coach will be under the basket. Each player will shoot a shot 1 at a time. Every shot will get evaluated by the coach and given a score out of 5. 5 being a perfect score.

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Knockout Shooting - Basketball...

A line at the free-throw line. The 1st 2 players will have a basketball. The player in front always gets to shoot 1st. As soon as the player in front shoots the player behind can shoot. If the shot is missed, you get your rebound and can shoot as close as you like. The 1st shot must be taken from the free-throw line. A player gets knocked out if the player behind scores before they do.

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Pyramid and Shuffle Fitness - ...

Baseline to sideline level with freethrow line;Sidestep to middle of free throw circle and back to sideline;Sideline level with freethrow line backwards to baseline;Baseline to half court line;Sidestep to middle of centre circle and back to sideline;Sideline level with centre circle backwards to baseline;Baseline to sideline level with far freethrow line;Sidestep to middle of far free throw circle and back to sideline;Sideline level with far freethrow line backwards to baseline;Baseline to far baseline.

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Run, Fake, Pass and Shoot Shoo...

Player 1 passes to player 2 and makes a break forwards before usinga body fake to get free. After the fake the player then accelerates to the elbow of the free throw line where they receive the ball, shoots and if necessary follow up with a rebound shot. Player 1 then passes to player 2 who throws the ball to the next player in line before joining the back of the queue. Player 1 replaces player 2 and the drill continues.

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Basketball: Pass and to the ci...

Player 1 will pass to player 2.After the pass player 1 will cut to the bottom of the circle, stop and cut straight up above the free-throw line.Once player 1 is above the free-throw line, player 2 will pass the ball where player 1 will catch and shoot.Player 1 will become the next passer in the corner.

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1 v 1 - Basketball Drills, Bas...

Blue player 1 starts with the ball in their hand on the baseline on the left hand side of the key. They then roll the ball towards red player 1 and can pick it up once its gone past the free throw line.Red player 1 must run as soon as the ball is thrown to behind the backboard before having a 1 v 1. Roles are reversed once the game is over.

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Two Ball Dribble Pyramid Dribb...

Players dribble two balls to the free throw line and back, half way line and back, opposite free throw line and back, opposite baseline and back.

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Dribbling Circuit Passing - Ba...

6 Players on the side line2 Groups of players behind the base linePlayers 1 and 4 dribbles the ball to the free throw line and passes the ball to the person standing on the side of the court, who immediately throws the ball back. The player then dribbles to the half way line and repeat. The players on the other side are repeating the practice going the opposite direction.

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Pass Run and Shoot Shooting - ...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and makes a V cut run, running towards the elbow of the free throw line before cutting in to meet the pass. When player one receives the pass from they shoot from where they caught the ball. If they miss they may follow up with a rebound before playing an outlet pass to player 2 who then passes the ball back into the line of players before joining the back of the queue. Player 1 now takes player 2's role and the dril continues.

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Shooting - First to 21 Shootin...

Players line up outside the key in two lines, with one ball per line. The first player to run must shoot as soon as they enter the key. If they score their team get 2 points, if they miss but catch the rebound before it hits the floor and then score their team gets 1 point. If they miss altogether their team gets no points. The winning team is the one which gets to 21 points first.

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Full court shooting drill Shoo...

Split the group in two at opposite corners of the court. Setup as show. Players run to the half way line, make a turn and then receive the ball from the opposite corner before having a shot from roughly the free throw line. Once the player has had a shot they collect their ball and run to join the queue.

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30 Second Pyramid Fitness - Ba...

The pyramid should be completed within 30 seconds. <ul type=&quot;circle&quot;> 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.

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Cutting and shooting drill Sho...

Start position is on the block. Toss the ball to the free throw line extended at the three-point line. Jag, step and cut to catch the ball in a quick step. Take the ball to the shooting pocket and forward pivot into the triple threat position facing the front pocket. Do a shoulder fake towards the free throw line and drive on a dribble to the baseline taking a shot from about 8 meters.

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Pass, Cut and Shoot Passing - ...

Players and cones will be set out as shown in animation.Player 1 will pass to player 2. After Player 1 passes they will cut down towards the baseline, after a few steps they will cut back across towards the ball where they will receive a pass where they will catch and shoot.Player 1 will get the rebound and pass the ball out to player 2.Player 2 will pass the ball to the player at the front of the line and will join the back.Player 1 will become the next passer

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Banana cut Shooting - Basketba...

Start underneath and beside key near the block. Toss the ball into a spin back into a point between the elbow and the free throw line and the three-point line. Jab, step into the key and simulate a cut off a pick being set off a block cutting to catch the ball about 15 feet out this is a banana cut.

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3 ON 1 AND 3 ON 1 Passing - Ba...

Red 1 shoots a free throw. Players O1, O2 and O3 rebound the ball, fill the lanes. Red 1 plays defence. 2 cones at the halfway line. The wing players must go around the cones. After finishing fast break the shooter becomes defender and 3 players goes against 1 to the opposite basket.

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Lay up Drill with pass Shootin...

Two lines of players 1 ball. Player 1 passes the ball to player 1 whom moves onto the ball catches the ball and does a two step lay up, rebounds their own ball and passes it to the next player 1 and goes to the back of the player 2 line of players.

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Basketball: Pick up and Shoot ...

The ball is placed one step away from the player. As they step forwards to pick up the ball the player should bend their knees. As they stand up in one movement the player should raise the ball above their head (bending at the elbow), locate the basket and push off the heels of their feet so that they are on their toes as they shoot.

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Pass and Move Passing - Basket...

Seven players with two balls. One player is based at the circle of the free throw line (Player 2). Player 1 passes to player 2, player 1 who makes a cut and goes for a hand off pass. Player 1 passes to player 3 and goes to replace player 3. The same happens on the other side of the court using players 4, 2 and 5.

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Close Up Of Lay Up Shooting - ...

Example of lay up

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Block Box Out Rebound Rebound ...

Player 1 has ball and makes a jump shot.Player 2 must start from the other side of the free throw line and try and make a block.The shot having been made, player 2 should screen player 1 from coming through to get the rebound.Player 2 should make the rebound.

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Lay up Shooting Techniques - B...

Footwork is always important in executing a correct lay up shot.<BR><BR>Shooting from the right side, the player should lead off their left foot and reach up to the basket extending right arm up towards basket at the same time as keeping the right knee bent to aid lift.<BR><BR>Aim to place the ball on the backboard so that it rebounds back into the basket.

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Basketball: Three player rotat...

Player from the left (1) runs in the direction of the basket (cuts in) to receive the passhe cone from the middle player (2 ) At the same time the player on the right (3) has time his/her run to be able to receive the pass from player 1 at the 2nd cone nearer the basket. After receiving the ball the player has to take a shot as soon as possible.

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Ball bounce on line Dribbling ...

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.

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Are there any standardised shooting tests I can use?

Are there any standardised shooting tests I can use to measure and compare performers shooting percentage? I have laredy found free throw averages and so was looking for shots from the block possibly or anything else than anyone may know of. Thanks!

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Spacing drills/plays for my 5/6 grade team?

My 5/6 grade team need to space our - any good drill sor simple plays we can look at?

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Basketball - Free Throws techniques?

What are some techniques for going to the free throw line?

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how to shoot 3's good (in a 5v5)?

how to shoot 3s good?in a 5v5

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11 year old to play more aggressively

Hi, How can i get my 11-year old to play more aggressively?

cathy drozd Coach, United States of America

explain the three men weav pass in positioning a, b , c

pass in positioning a, b , c

Bhawi Rawat Coach, United Kingdom

how to shoot 3's good (in a 5v...

how to shoot 3s good?in a 5v5

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How do you get out of a shooti...

what do you do when you have a bad game of shooting how do you get out of the shooting slump ?

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