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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 v 1 in open floor

Red player 1 (defender) rolls the ball out to blue player one. As soon as the ball is rolled the defender can go and close the attacker down. The attacker can then pick the ball up and go 1 v 1 against the defender and try and score. Once the practice is over the players go to the back of their lines and the next two players go.

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

Ball Movement - Chest Pass

Player 1 rolls the ball out to player 2, who in turn picks the ball up and gives a bounce pass to player 3 (in one action). Player 1 then goes behind player 4 and player 2 goes behind player 3 so the practice keeps going. A progression would be to introduce a chest pass

Passing

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

Phantom pick and roll drill

Players stand in three lines, the players nearest the half-way line start with the ball in hand. The blue players starts the drill by making the pass to the white players, and then sets the screen for the red player. The red player then cuts off the top of the screen towards the ball. Meanwhile the blue player will reverse pivot and roll towards the basket. The White players can choose to pass to either the red or blue player to have the shot.

Screening

Pick up ball and Bounce Pass

Pick up a rolling ball, feet shoulder width apart. When you pick up the ball, lead forwards with the dominant foot and as your momentum goes forwards make a bounce pass. Forward momentum gives more power.

Passing Technique

Pickup and Pass

Collect a bouncing ball in 2 hands, stand and make a bounce pass using both hands back to the original passer.

Passing Technique

Push them back and shoot

The defender (red player 1) rolls the ball out for the attacker to pick up and then play a 1 v 1 against them. The rules of the practice are that the attacker is only allowed three attacking dribbles before the point is dead.

1 v 1

Start lying on the floor

Place basketballs 3m from players Player starts on their back and on the signal gets up, picks up the ball and starts to dribble around the cone and back again. When the ball is placed down on the floor the next person can go.

Dribbling

Phantom pick and roll drill Sc...

Players stand in three lines, the players nearest the half-way line start with the ball in hand. The blue players starts the drill by making the pass to the white players, and then sets the screen for the red player. The red player then cuts off the top of the screen towards the ball. Meanwhile the blue player will reverse pivot and roll towards the basket. <br />The White players can choose to pass to either the red or blue player to have the shot.

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Screen and Back Cut 2 v 1 - Ba...

The down screen will happen away from the ball. The player receiving the screen will fake away from the basket and then back cut to the hoop where they will catch the ball and shoot a lay up. The player setting the screen will pop back towards the ball.

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Basketball: Screen - 2 v 2

One attacking player sets up near sideline with the ball. 2 defenders set up in line to defend players.Other attacking player sets a screen on first defender. This opens the player up for a pass and a shot or clears the way for a lay up.

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Setting a Screen Screening - B...

Player 1 with the ball. Player 2 sets the screen at either side of the defender. When the screen is set player 1 fakes to the opposite side then crosses back to rub shoulders with the screener, before dribbling past and either taking a shot or a lay up.

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Off the screen shooting drill ...

Setup the practice as shown. Player 3 runs into the arc and runs off the screen created by player 2 before receiving the ball from player 1, turning and then shooting. Player 3 then collects the ball and returns the ball back to player 1.

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Back Screen Screening - Basket...

The back screen happens when the lower offensive player sets a screen for a player higher up on the court. The screen will be set on someone's back and the player receiving the screen will cut towards the basket.

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Basketball: 2 v 1 Screening

Setup as shown. Split the group into two with a further person starting on the cone as shown.Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before giving a handoff pass back to player 1. Player 2 then turns to make a screen, with player 3 making a run, then making a cut before receiving a pass from player 1 and shooting.

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Shoot off the screen Screening...

Setup as shown.Split the group into three groups.Player 1 passes to player 2 before going to set a lateral screen for player 3. Player 3 cuts off the screen to receive the pass and shoot.

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Cuts off the screen drill 2 v ...

Top side or over the top cut 1 has the ball.<br>2 will screen for 3 who uses the screen as shown.<br> 1 may pass to 3 or 2

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Off the ball screen Passing - ...

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. The player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen on the opposite side to where they have just played their pass. The player behind the screen curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from the player with the ball to shoot a lay-up. The shooting player then collects the ball and runs to the top of the triangle to start the drill again.

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Flare Screen Screening - Baske...

The flare screen is set on the side of a defensive player. The player receiving the screen will cut out towards the sideline away from the ball.

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Screen on Player with the ball...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before running forwards to make a screen on them. Player 2 proceeds to dribble around player 1 before going for a jump shot. Players then rotate (player 1 becomes player 2 and player joins the back of the line).

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Ghost play at the end of a ses...

Finish every session with ghost play. The best place to do this is a side court in a sports hall where you have a wall or access to a throw bag. If there are no walls or sports bags then use a spin back. Imagine being in a game situation making passes, moving off picks, posting up and rebounding. Make all the plays imaginable. Always be an offensive player doing all the scoring and controlling the game completely. Pass off the walls, rebound off the wall and through outlet passes, bring the ball up to court and even take foul shots. Do all the things you would do in a real game. Cutting off pick to catch and shoot. Keep the score close playing to 20. If one team gets to close tip in some miss shots to bring the game back close. Have the game ties at 18-18, count down from 10 seconds or tip in the miss to win.

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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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Square-up Drill Shooting - Bas...

Setup the practice as shown.<BR>Player 1 and player 3 perform v cuts, before receiving a pass, pivoting and shooting, get own rebound and change lines.

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Pickup and Pass Passing Techni...

Collect a bouncing ball in 2 hands, stand and make a bounce pass using both hands back to the original 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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Basketball: 1 v 1 in open floo...

Red player 1 (defender) rolls the ball out to blue player one. As soon as the ball is rolled the defender can go and close the attacker down. The attacker can then pick the ball up and go 1 v 1 against the defender and try and score.Once the practice is over the players go to the back of their lines and the next two players go.

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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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Basketball: Pick up ball and B...

Pick up a rolling ball, feet shoulder width apart. When you pick up the ball, lead forwards with the dominant foot and as your momentum goes forwards make a bounce pass. Forward momentum gives more power.

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1 v 1 Rebounding Rebound - Bas...

1 offensive player and 1 defensive player.The ball will be thrown up at the basket.The defensive player must go make contact(box out) the offensive player and get the rebound.Once the defensive player has the rebound, they pass back out to the shooter.The drill rotation is offence to defence, the defence goes off to the back of the line.

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Dodge Defender and Find Space ...

Have a player or the coach on one side of the court with a ball, looking to pass to the attacker. The attacker should start on the other side of the court and will try to get past the defender and get closer to the ball so he can receive the pass.

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The cut Footwork and Movement ...

When you are going to make a cut be positioned in the basketball position, which is back bent, knees bent. The first move should be a 20-centimeter stab of the foot in the opposite direction of the cut. Head and shoulder movement then a change in direction coming off a pick.

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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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Defensive shadowing Defense - ...

Make the opposition player turn their back away from the play, put the ball on the floor in a dribble and make them have to make a pass under pressure. Shadow the player with one hand up shadowing the ball. The other hand is down and slightly outwards.

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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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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.

Using Screens On and Off the Ball

Create space in congested areas with clever movement by the players off the ball. Teach your team how to set the screen to make space for the ball carrier to attack into.

Squad Selection Session - Choose Your Best Team

Who's going to make the final cut? It's never easy running a selection session. Use this competitive session, to help you complete the puzzle and find your best team!

Setting the Screen - Attacking Play

Set up a screen and disrupt the opposition's man-marking system to create attacking space for your team!
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Can someone explain the pick and roll in basketball?

Can someone explain the pick and roll in basketball please? Thanks

Anna Maria Gatt Coach, Malta

how can i get sepraction form my defender enough to?

how can i get sepration form my defender enough to get a shot off?

Archived User Coach

Offence workout for 18 year old team

I would like to know few tips for offence workouts?

Santhosh Kumar Coach, India

How do you do a session plan

Can’t work it out how you do a session plan Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

paul Coach, England

Oz Tag - drills/activities

Hi,I'm looking for some resources for drills/activities for oztag. Young people ages 6-14.

Bridie Reid Coach, Australia

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

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