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Passing and Shooting

Players and cones set out as shown in animation. The basketball will be passed from the line at the top to the player stood in the corner. Once the player in the corner has the ball, the player in the top line will run around the cone and towards the side of the free-throw line where they will catch the ball and shoot. The player that shoots the ball will get their own rebound and pass to the player in the corner. Who will then pass to the next player without a ball in the top line. After the player rebounds, he becomes the next passer in the corner.

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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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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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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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One-two pass: Simple V Cut Sho...

Player 1 will pass the ball to player 2.Player 1 will cut around the cone and down towards the next cone where they will receive the ball from player 2. Once the ball has been received, player 1 will dribble towards the baseline and shoot.The players will then switch lines.

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Lay up drill with pass Shootin...

Set up the same as the original lay up drill. Players in the right line pass to a player in the left line, they then receive the ball back to make a lay up. The left lane gets the lay up and passes to next player without ball in the right lane and joins the back of the right lane. The shooter leaves their shot and joins the back of the left lane. This can be done on the left of right hand sides

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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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Dribble, cut, pass then shoot ...

Setup the practice as shown.Player 1 dribbles to the cone before passing the ball to player 2. Player 2 makes a run to the cone before making a cut to receive the ball from player 1 and then having a shot.

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Star Passing drill Passing - B...

Players set up about 10-15 feet apart as shown in video. Players must follow their pass to the next passing position. The final (4th) pass will to a player who complete the move by shooting a lay-up. The drill then continues in the same way, with each player having moved on one position.

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Passing and Shooting Passing -...

Players and cones set out as shown in animation.The basketball will be passed from the line at the top to the player stood in the corner.Once the player in the corner has the ball, the player in the top line will run around the cone and towards the side of the free-throw line where they will catch the ball and shoot.The player that shoots the ball will get their own rebound and pass to the player in the corner. Who will then pass to the next player without a ball in the top line.After the player rebounds, he becomes the next passer in the corner.

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2 Player Pass, Cut and Shoot P...

Player 1 passes across to player 2.<br /><br /> Player 1 will then cut around the cone near the baseline and back up towards the 3 point line.<br /><br /> When Player 1 gets to this position player 2 will pass to player 1.<br /><br /> Player 2 will then run around the cone and cut towards the basket where he will receive a pass from player 1 and shoot the ball.

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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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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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Pairs Bounce Pass Pass Shoot S...

Pairs move down and back up the court passing between themselves using a bounce pass.<br>Final pass to release shot is a standard pass.

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Long pass and shoot Shooting -...

Players are lined up in 2 lines near half way. 2 balls in rotation. Player from one line runs out to receive a bounce pass from opposing line, players take a shot.

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Basketball: 3 Man pass turn bo...

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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3 Player Pass, Cut and Shoot S...

Setup the practice as shown. Player 1 starts with the ball with player 2 making a flash (sprint) cut to the elbow. Player 3 sprints to the cones in front of the before maing an L cut. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2 who pivots and passes the ball to player 3 to shoot.

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Three player rotation - Straig...

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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Cross Court Shooting Drill Pas...

Setup the practice as shown.Player 1 passes to player 2 before running up to first cone and receiving the pass back from player 2. They then make a cross-court pass to player 3 before running around the cones to receive the pass back player 3. They then turn and shoot.

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Pass, Push off and shoot! Shoo...

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.

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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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Pentagon Passing - Basketball ...

5 Players with two basketballs. The players are passing the ball around the pentagon. The receiver must step towards the ball, pivot and face another player and pass the ball.

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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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Illonois Lay Ups Shooting - Ba...

This is another drill that can be used for lay-ups or shooting. The players line up in two lines under the basket (one to the left and one to the right). One lane has a ball at the front and the other line has a ball with the second person. The first person (without the ball) curves around to the opposite line to receive a pass and make a lay-up, they then get their own rebound and pass back to the queue from which they received the ball. As soon as the passer has passed, they curve round and get a pass from the other side they take a shot and get their own rebound and pass back to the queue they received it from.

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Partner Shooting Shooting - Ba...

<BR>Player 2 moves around the lane receiving passes from Player 1.<BR>Player 2 will shoot (e.g. 10 shots).<br>Player 1 rebounds, passes and keeps score<BR>Switch Roles.

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Pass and Lay up Drill Shooting...

Player 1 passes to Player 2, who he then loops. Player 2 bounce passes to Player 1, who drives towards the basket and completes a sucessful layup.

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Pairs Bounce Pass Bounce Pass ...

Pairs move down and back up the court passing to each other using a bounce pass.<br>When the player with the ball reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass into the path of the other player.<br>Receiving player scores with a layup.

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Star Passing drill Passing - B...

Players set up about 10-15 feet apart as shown in video. Players must follow their pass to the next passing position. The final pass will to a player shooting a lay-up. Then the drill will continue in the same way.

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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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Possession and Passing on the ...

Players will set up as shown in the animation. With the basketball starting in the corner line.The ball will be passed from the corner to the line at the top.Once passed that player will run towards the free-throw line and receive the ball back.When that pass has been made, the player from the top line will run around the cone and towards the basket where they will receive the ball for a shot.Players will switch lines.

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passing and shooting ANSWERS
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Hi I am looking for an order of what is best to start?

Hi I am looking for an order of what is best to start teaching in Basketball......like what to teach first, second, third and so on any ideas?

Jeff Kersting Coach, Korea, North

Do any coaches have any example plans for TGFU sessions?

I am currently learning more about Teaching Games for Understanding and wondered if any other coaches had any example games out there, specifically for shooting, but also for dribbling and passing too??

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Does anyone have any good lesson plans for use at primary school?

Has anybody got some lesson plans for primary school kids they are willing to share please. I am looking to run lessons throught the school year

chris bycroft Coach, England

What are Zone drills for 8 & 9 year olds?

What are some defensive drills for zone to 8 and 9 year olds? What are some good drills for teaching players to play offense against a zone? Thanks, John

John Murphy Coach, United States of America

How do you get out of a shooting slump?

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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Please give some drills for 13 years.

I want to train hard, please send me drills or plans.

Archived User Coach

Offence workout for 18 year old team

I would like to know few tips for offence workouts?

Santhosh Kumar Coach, India

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