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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

1-2-3 and rebound

Player 1 starts the move by passing the ball to player 2. Just as the first pass is being made player 3 runs diagonally in court in preparation to receive the ball from player 2. Player 2 passes the ball to player 3 who has a shot from the edge of the key. Meanwhile player 1 should have run up court and is positioned ready to receive the rebound if player 3's shot misses.

Shooting

Champion Rebound - Winner stays on

Three rebounders all stand inside the key. The coach tosses the ball up for the 1st three players to battle for the rebound. The player that catches the ball is the attacker the remaining two players then try to stop the attacker from scoring.

Rebound

Double Switch

Player 2 runs cross court in front of player 1 and receives the pass. Player 1 then cuts in court to receive the return pass. After the receiving the ball they then run into the key and then have a shot.

Passing

Leave them standing

Players on the left start with a ball each. Going one player at a time they dribble out into the centre of the court where they meet the defender. The defender should prevent them from moving across the court. Before they get within arm's reach of the defender the attacking player should drive into the key where they have a shot.

Basic Ball Handling

One-two Pass and Shoot

Player one passes the ball so that it reaches player 2's hands as they run out. Once the first pass has been made player 1 runs down the wing looking to receive the return pass before cutting in court to enter the key and have a shot.

Shooting

Pass, Push off and shoot!

Players pass to the player higher up the court on the wing and then run up to the cones where they're blocked by another player. Players must wait for a second before then pushing off and running up the court for the return pass. After receiving the ball back they run inside the key and perform a lay-up.

Basic Ball Handling

Pass, receive and Shoot

Players pass the ball to the coach or a feeder just inside the key and run immediately after passing towards the basket. When they are in a prime shooting position they should stop, turn and prepare to recieve a return pass. As soon as the feeder sees the player is ready they should pass to the shooter who then attempts to score.

Shooting

Rebound Chaos

Four teams of three rebounders The coach tosses the ball up for the 1st three players to battle for the rebound. The player that catches the ball is the attacker, and the remaining two players then try to stop the attacker from scoring. The 1st player to make 2 baskets moves to the end of their line. The winner is the 1st team to get all 3 players through.

Rebound

Shooting - First to 21

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.

Shooting

Basketball: Offensive reboundi...

Roll off the key to the baseline and push back in from the baseline to gain inside position for offensive rebounding. Repeat 10 times on both sides of the board.

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Practice Key Extras - Basketba...

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Basketball: defending to make ...

To simulate a breakdown in play pretend an opponent man is on the baseline about 2 meters away from the key opposite the ball handler. The objective is to make the offensive player to take a shot outside of the key. Chairs or bins can be placed on the wings to open up peripheral vision. Turning to run, not glide into the help position. Try to simulate picking up the ball handler before he enters the lane. Defend the ball handler who is moving forward at speed. Give ground by initially going backwards. Block the shot and block out the rebound. Do this drill 6 times on each side of the key.

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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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Creating off the dribble Shoot...

Start in the guard position 5 meters above the three-point line just off center at the top of the key. Spin back the ball as if receiving a pass from another guard. Meet the pass with a quick stop, drop step and drive through the elbow for the shot. Rebound the shot and dribble to the sideline, do a spin dribble and return to the key to execute the drill to the other side on the elbow.

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Run and meet the ball Shooting...

Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forwards, this is the purpose of this drill. Player 1 passes to player 2 and sprints inside the key before changing direction and running back out to the free throw line to receive the pass back from player 2. Player 1 executes a jump shot, gathers the ball and then passes to player 2 who starts the drill off again by passing the next queuing player.

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Rebound - Basketball Drills, B...

Need to anticipate where the ball is going to go and the speed of the ball. Stand about 2 meters from the basket. Toss the ball up to the rim simulate a shot. Jump and rebound the ball.

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V Cut then lay up from the bas...

Player on the baseline is a cutter and player on the top is a passer. The cutter runs towards the key until one foot is inside the key then they change direction and move towards the ball. When they are free they must signal for the ball with their outside hand. Once they receive the ball they can then square up towards the basket and go for a shot or drive for a lay up.

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pass and run Passing - Basketb...

Players set up as shown in the diagram.The player who makes the first pass, will run around the outside of the circle and back to their original spot.The rest of the players in the circle will pass the ball around.If the person running gets around the circle and back to their original spot before the ball gets there they are the winners.

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Animal - Everyone vs. Everyone...

3 players in key, coach bounces ball in.Everyone is competing for the ball. Player who gets a shot in returns to the line and another player comes in. It is continuous play.

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Defending and offensive dribbl...

Simulate defense on an imaginary offensive player who is playing the wing position. Start our imaginary defensive position on the block playing off then toward the ball that is at the point position leading to the top of the key.

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Shoot under pressure Shooting ...

Player 1 passes the ball inside the key to player 2 and follows their pass. Before they enter they key player 1 cuts out to receive the return pass from player 2. At this point player 1 should dribble towards the basket with the intention of scoring. However, as soon as player 2 passes the ball they are allowed to close down and put pressure on player 1. Once Player 1 has taken their shot player 2 should collect the ball and drive out of the area before joining the back of the attacking queue. Player 1 joins the back of the defending queue.

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Shooting Shooting - Basketball...

You will want to get as many shots as possible in the shortest amount of time so when shooting make sure you do not go further than the edge of the key.

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1-2-3 and rebound Shooting - B...

Player 1 starts the move by passing the ball to player 2. Just as the first pass is being made player 3 runs diagonally in court in preparation to receive the ball from player 2. Player 2 passes the ball to player 3 who has a shot from the edge of the key. Meanwhile player 1 should have run up court and is positioned ready to receive the rebound if player 3's shot misses.

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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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Dribble and Shoot Shooting - B...

Dribble the ball all the time the ball is in possession. Start in the guard position, off center in the key. In a stationary position while on the dribble, stutter step towards a direct drive to the basket for a power move. Alternate the direction of the dribble drive each time you return to the top of the key. Do 10 shots going in each direction.

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Meat Grinder - Score to get ou...

This is a high pressure shooting drill designed to teach players to hold their ground and shoot under pressure. Rules: Players must shoot from inside the key. No dribbling (once they have the ball they must shoot). Players must make a basket before they can get out of the key in this all against all drill.Once a player scores and gets out a new player must come in (start with 6 players inside the key).

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Champion Rebound - Winner stay...

Three rebounders all stand inside the key. The coach tosses the ball up for the 1st three players to battle for the rebound. The player that catches the ball is the attacker the remaining two players then try to stop the attacker from scoring.

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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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Cut out, cut in and then shoot...

Player 1 passes a long ball to player 2 and follows their pass, moving towards the sideline, before then cutting inside the court towards the cone to receive the return pass from player 2. Player 1 then drives to the basket and shoots or performs a lay-up. After this they collect their ball and play an outlet pass to player 2 who has run up the court in readiness for the pass.

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Ball Juggling 1 Advanced Ball ...

Starting with the ball in one hand, throw it behind the back and over the alternate shoulder to land in the opposing hand. Repeat.

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Double Switch Shooting - Baske...

Player 2 runs cross court in front of player 1 and receives the pass. Player 1 then cuts in court to receive the return pass. After the receiving the ball they then run into the key and then have a shot.

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Leave them standing Shooting -...

Players on the left start with a ball each. Going one player at a time they dribble out into the centre of the court where they meet the defender. The defender should prevent them from moving across the court. Before they get within arm's reach of the defender the attacking player should drive into the key where they have a shot.

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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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Stuck in the Mud Games - Baske...

All players have a ball each. The catchers have to try and touch one of the players without bibs. If they succeed in doing so then that person has to stand still and put their ball on their head.

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Set play - Triangle Defense - ...

Start with 5 players on court as attackers.Ball starts on half way. 3 players at top creating a triangle, 2 players under hoop.Player with the ball passes to the 'strong side' and stack. Ball is passed around. Any player can put a shot up as long as the triangle is maintained. Players still hold triangle formation around the key - this gives options on offence.

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Pass, receive and Shoot Shooti...

Players pass the ball to the coach or a feeder just inside the key and run immediately after passing towards the basket. When they are in a prime shooting position they should stop, turn and prepare to recieve a return pass. As soon as the feeder sees the player is ready they should pass to the shooter who then attempts to score.

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V Cut high - with change of pa...

Player on top of the perimeter is a passer and player on the side is a cutter. The cutter runs towards the key until on foot is inside the key then they change direction and move towards the ball. When they are free they must signal for the ball with their outside hand.Once they receive the ball they can then square up towards the basket and go for a shot or drive for a lay up.

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One-two Pass and Shoot Shootin...

Player one passes the ball so that it reaches player 2's hands as they run out. Once the first pass has been made player 1 runs down the wing looking to receive the return pass before cutting in court to enter the key and have a shot.

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teaching basketball spacing

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how to start training when the tournament is aftar a month?

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How do I get high school girls to be more aggressive and play with more intensity?

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what are the things you would expect to see if someone is shooting in basketball perfectly?

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How to coach kids who don't speak english!

I am currently coaching chinese students at an average age of about 7. Its for a basketball camp so there are no competitions or games to prepare for, merely working on individual skills. The problem I have is mostly with the language. I am currently a student so I know some of the language but not enough to exlain how a drill will work. Anyone have experience with this or any advice otherwise? I am a just a basketball player turned coach so any advice no matter how simple would be appreciated.

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How can I outwit opponents?

I'm doing a lesson where pupils have to explore themselves how to outwit an opponent by putting them in a 2v1 and 2v2 situation. When we discuss this, what answers should I look for exactly? Just in preparation for what could arise?

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How to shoot 3s to the best of my ability?

How can I improve my ability to shoot threes more consistently?

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Offence workout for 18 year old team

I would like to know few tips for offence workouts?

Santhosh Kumar Coach, India

aggressive/consistent rebounding

My team has the technique down for rebounding. My struggle is getting the team in the mindset to use this technique on a regular basis. Does anyone have drills to help make young players more instinctive/consistent rebounders?

Kim Brabazon Coach, United States of America

Can you give me some ideas about set plays for beginner girls?

60% of the team never played with set plays, and have some dificulties to deal with it.

Rui Pestana Coach, Portugal

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

Stealing/taking the ball

what would be a few good drills for stealing the ball from opponents my team needs working on it.

Aaron cass Coach, England

How to coach kids who don't sp...

I am currently coaching chinese students at an average age of about 7. Its for a basketball camp so there are no competitions or games to prepare for, merely working on individual skills. The problem I have is mostly with the language. I am currently a student so I know some of the language but not enough to exlain how a drill will work. Anyone have experience with this or any advice otherwise? I am a just a basketball player turned coach so any advice no matter how simple would be appreciated.

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