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15 Pass Drill

Within half court only, offensive team must try to make 15 consecutive passes. The defensive team must try to intercept or deflect the passes.No dribbling.

Passing

2 on 2 Half Court

Play 2 versus 2 at one basket.No dribbling allowed.Alternate possession. Play to eleven.

2 v 2

3 Man pass turn bounce pass shoot

In 3s pass ball moving down the court.When team reaches the half court line, turn and repeat back.When one of the players reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass to a free man. Receiving player shoots.

Shooting

3 Man Weave 2 v 1

3 man weave down the court. When the players reach the half court line the player with the ball places the ball on the floor and becomes the defender. The other two players pick up the ball and play out a 2v1.

2 v 1

3 Man weave turn layup

Play out an unopposed 3 man weave to the half court line.On the way back 3 man weave until one player is close enough to score with a layup.

3 v 2

4 on 4 Half Court

Play 4 versus 4 at one basket.No dribbling allowed.Alternate possession. Play to eleven.

Footwork and Movement

Crocodile Warm Up

Start in the corner of the court by the sideline and baseline, players lined up one behind another along the baseline; First player leads the line crouched and sidestepping diagonally across one half of the court; Keep low, arms outstretched as if defending; At the corner of the half court line and the sideline jog normally along the half court line; At the opposite side of the court, low crouched sidestepping diagonally to the corner of the court at the baseline and the sideline; Jog normally along the baseline to the starting position;

Warmup

Teams Right Hand Dribble Left Hand Dribble (above)

Player uses right hand to dribbles to the half court line.At the half court line turn and dribble back to the baseline using the left hand.

Dribbling Relay

Teams Right Hand Dribble Left Hand Dribble Last Man Shoot (above)

Dribble to half court line using right hand.At halfway reverse dribble turn and dribble back to baseline using left hand dribbling.Last man in the relay shoots to win the relay.

Dribbling Relay

1v1 From the half court Shooti...

Set players up as shown in video clip. When the coach says 'GO' both players will start. Offence only gets 1 shot.

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4 on 4 Half Court Games - Bask...

Play 4 versus 4 at one basket with the following rules: No Dribbling Pass and screen or pass and cut Make it - take it First team to 7 wins

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15 Pass Drill Passing - Basket...

Within half court only, offensive team must try to make 15 consecutive passes. The defensive team must try to intercept or deflect the passes.<br /><br />No dribbling.

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4 on 4 Half Court Footwork and...

Play 4 versus 4 at one basket.<br>No dribbling allowed.<br>Alternate possession. Play to eleven.

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2 on 2 Half Court Games - Bask...

Play 2 versus 2 at one basket.<br>No dribbling allowed.<br>Alternate possession. Play to eleven.

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Half Basketball Court Extras -...

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Basketball: Teams Right Hand D...

Player uses right hand to dribbles to the half court line.<br>At the half court line turn and dribble back to the baseline using the left hand.

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3 Man pass turn bounce pass sh...

In 3s pass ball moving down the court.<br>When team reaches the half court line, turn and repeat back.<br>When one of the players reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass to a free man.<br> Receiving player shoots.

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Shuttles Fitness - Basketball ...

Run shuttles between the half court line and the baseline;Speed of running depends on level of work required and time in the session - jog if it is for a warmup, raise to 75 % to 100 % if it is for a fitness test.

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Pass and Lay-Up Drill Dribblin...

Set players up as shown in diagram.One player on each side will dribble/run to half court.Once they get to half court, the players will turn and face the basket.The player with the ball will pass across to the other player. That player will then pass back to the original ball handler. Where that player will dribble to the basket and shoot a lay-up.

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3 Man weave turn layup 3 v 2 -...

Play out an unopposed 3 man weave to the half court line.<BR><br><BR>On the way back 3 man weave until one player is close enough to score with a layup.

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Basketball: 3 Man Weave 2 v 1

3 man weave down the court. <br> When the players reach the half court line the player with the ball places the ball on the floor and becomes the defender. <br> The other two players pick up the ball and play out a 2v1.

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8 man passing drill Passing - ...

For this drill the minimum number is 8 players but more players can participate by joining to form a queue behind number 2, 3, or 4 on either side. Although only shown on the left side of the court, this drill is run simultaneously on both sides. The aim of this drill is to look at good passing to a moving player and the ability to send a good pass for a player to perform a lay-up without needing to put the ball on the floor or travel.

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Full Basketball Court Extras -...

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Pairs Pass Bounce Layup Shooti...

In pairs pass moving down the court to the halfcourt line and back.<br>When the play with the ball reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass into the path of the other player.<br>Receiving player shoots using a layup.

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3 Man weave turn 3 v 2 3 v 2 -...

The 3 attacking players move up the court, playing an unopposed 3 man weave all the way to the half court line. Once they reach the half-way line they turn and play a 3 vs 2 back to the basket with the defenders staying inside the 3 point line.

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Round and Change Dribbling - B...

Players dribble around the outside of the cones (in the same direction).On the whistle all players have to change direction

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3 Man Weave - Turn layup 3 v 2...

Play out a 3 man weave to the half court line. Turn and play the 3 man weave back towards the basket. When close enough the player on the ball plays a layup shot.

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2v1 to 3v2 2 v 1 - Basketball ...

2 players will attack 1 defender. After a shot has been taken all 3 players become offence and 2 defenders will run in to play a 3v2 at the other end. Once a shot has been taken at that end. The 2 defenders become offence and 1 defender will run in at the other end. This is a continuous drill, where each end the same thing will happen each time.

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3 Man Runner Passing Drill Pas...

3 lines with the basketball starting in the middle.The ball is passed to a side, then back to the middle and then over to the other side.The ball is always passed back to the middle.Once the half court has been reached the players on the side will turn back the other way and run towards the basket.The player in the middle with the ball will dribble down the middle and make a pass to one of the players for a lay-up.

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Divots! Warmup - Basketball Dr...

Scatter some cones (divots) across the area, some the right way up, and some upside down. Split the group into two teams - 'Hackers and Greenkeepers' - and spread them out across the area. On the word 'Go' the Hackers run round turning the divots upside down and the Greenkeepers must turn them the right way up.

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Teams Right Hand Dribble Left ...

Dribble to half court line using right hand.<br>At halfway reverse dribble turn and dribble back to baseline using left hand dribbling.<br>Last man in the relay shoots to win the relay.

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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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2v2 Help Defence drill 2 v 2 -...

Set players up as shown in video clip. The baseline offensive player will drive towards the basket. The help defender will come over and stop the drive. The player with the ball will pass to the other offensive player. The receiver of the pass will shoot the ball. The defensive player will sprint out and challenge the shot.

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Crocodile Warm Up Warmup - Bas...

Start in the corner of the court by the sideline and baseline, players lined up one behind another along the baseline; First player leads the line crouched and sidestepping diagonally across one half of the court; Keep low, arms outstretched as if defending; At the corner of the half court line and the sideline jog normally along the half court line; At the opposite side of the court, low crouched sidestepping diagonally to the corner of the court at the baseline and the sideline; Jog normally along the baseline to the starting position;

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Phantom Fundamental Drill (ii)...

Players v-cut their way up and down the court, with their up in front of their chest (ready to catch an imaginary pass). Take 2-3 paces to the right and (cut) change direction and speed, then 2-3 paces to the left etc.<br /><br />In addition to this, when players hear the whistle blow they must stop as quickly as possible. A one count stop is executed. On the second blast of the whistle players can continue to v-cut their way up the court.

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4 on 2 Grid Passing Drill Game...

Players play a 4 on 2 passing game within the grid area.When defending wins the ball 2 whites move out of the area and another two move into play a 4 v 2 again.

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half court SESSIONS
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Shooting Form - Practice and Competition Session

Shooting under pressure is different to shooting in practice. Find out if your players are able to maintain their form in this practice and competition shooting session!

Defending Fundamentals: Footwork and Body Position Session

Offence sells tickets but defence wins championships - Teach your players to take pride in their defence with this real game practice fundamentals session!

Defensive Fundamentals - Shadowing and Man-marking

Build a defensive team to withstand any attack! Coach important defensive fundamentals - teach your players to take responsibility for their man in this Shuffle and Shadow defensive session.

Better Ball Handling and Dribbling - Fewer turnovers

7 Drills to improve Ball Handling and reduce Turnovers - Review the basics of ball handling and dribbling basics with your players and cut down on needless turnovers
half court ANSWERS
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teaching basketball spacing

How to teach basketball spacing

Coach L Coach, United States of America

How to beat a 1-3-1 full court trapping defense....

How to beat a 1-3-1 full court trapping defense....

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Court markings and chalk board

When will the new court markings be included please? Also I am struggling in finding screens and player illustrations on the chalkboard? Regards, Percy

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What's the best sort of defence at college level?

I'm a  basketball coach in India, coaching at college level. In your opinion and experience which type of defenceworks best? So far my experiences shows that half court pressure, working man to man to deny the pass works best. Feedback and suggestions welcome! Thanks,Mahesh

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how to beat a 1-3-1 half court trap

dont have a lot of time but need something to beat a 1-3-1 half court trap

jake Coach, United Arab Emirates

this is for my team 5v5

i need some attack plan for my team adn some defend pls givve me some idea

Dcc001 Teun Coach, United Kingdom

How to beat a 1-3-1 full court...

How to beat a 1-3-1 full court trapping defense....

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