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Attacking rebound drill

Players toss the ball up on the backboard for themselves to then catch on the rebound. After catching the rebound players should go back up and this time try to score. Lastly players collect their ball and pass it to the next player.

Rebound

Back Cut Drill

(i) player now makes a v cut, imagines the defender is over-playing him and makes a Back Cut or backdoor cut receive phantom pass.(ii) Receives the ball and shoots.

Footwork and Movement

Floated Pass

Get players into pairs. The first pass has to go straight and is thrown into the air for the person on the other side to sprint across and retrieve. The passer runs across to the other side and receives a diagonal pass. On receiving the pass no.1 gives a straight floated pass.

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

Pairs Full Court Passing Drill

Players will pass their way up the court (chest or bounce pass), as shown.

Passing

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

Simple passing and protect the ball

Simple passing technique. 2 Players with 1 ball 4m apart. Start with a chest pass, then bounce pass and then overhead pass. The receiver must pull the ball into their hip to protect the ball from their opponents.

Passing

Slalom dribble then Jump Shot

The players need to dribble the ball around the cones until they reach the last cone before excuting a jump shot.

Shooting

Two Pass Lay up Drill

Player 5 V cuts to the middle of the court Player 1 passes the ball and proceeds to cut to the basket 5 passes to 1, 1 performs a lay up, 5 rebound the ball.

Shooting

V shape wall passes

Two players with one ball. Player 1 passes to player 2 who goes diagonally to the first cone, touches it and returns to the starting point, before receiving a pass from Player 2. Player 2 does the same as Player 1. They then give another pass and go to the second cone before repeating process.

Passing

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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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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Line 1 - Out of Bounds Play Pa...

First player basket cuts and then clears out. Second player pops out to the corner. Third player dives straight to the ball. Fourth player either pops out to the top as the safety or looks for the pass when he pops out to the wing.

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Box 1 - Out of Bounds Play Pas...

The player on the elbow closest to the ball (ballside) will set a downscreen for the player on the block to sprint to the three point line to receive the pass from the inbounder. Two players weakside simply space out to the three point line.

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Line 3 - Out of Bounds Play Pa...

First player basket cuts and clears out to the opposite side of the floor. Second player steps into his defender then pops out to the corner. Third player looks like he is about to cut down the middle then changes direction and screens away for the fourth player to cut to the basket.

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Line 2 - Out of Bounds Play Pa...

First player pops straight to the corner. Second and third player face forward then on the slap turn inwards to screen. Fourth player steps into his defender then cuts hard behind the screen for the jumpshot.

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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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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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Hot Seat- Shooting Game Games ...

Set up as shown in diagram.If the player makes the shot, then they will go to the back of the line and the next player will shoot.If a player misses a shot, then they will go stand by the cone (this place is called the &quot;hot seat&quot;)If the next player makes the shot, then the player on the &quot;hot seat&quot; is out.If the next player misses then the player on the &quot;hot seat&quot; goes to the back of the line and the player who missed takes their place on the &quot;hot seat&quot;.The winner is the last person in the game.

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3 on 2 Grid Passing Drill Pass...

Players play a 3 on 2 passing game within the grid area.

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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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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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Bulldog Games - Basketball Dri...

Select between 2 to 6 people to be in the middle (depending on the size of the group). The rest of the group each have a ball and on the command they have to dribble from one end of the court to the other. They have to make sure that they avoid the catchers in the middle who are trying to knock their ball away.If one of the dribblers is caught they join the other catchers in the middle.

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Basketball: Simulate breakdown...

This drill will simulate breakdown play being the furthermost defender. Start at the guard position denying the ball. In the glide position go up and back twice then go into a help position opening up to the lane at the free throw lane. There is now an imaginary baseline breakdown. The offensive player is driving to the basket. Another [virtual] defensive player who has been guarding a player on your side moves to stop the ball handler, which leaves an offensive man wide open. Drop down to the base line under the basket to deflect or steal and pass made. The only offensive player who is completely open should be the player previously being marked, who is furthermost from the play and thus has the poorest percentage change at the basket. The [virtual] pass is thrown over the top to this man. React again to intercept this pass. Run onto the offensive player who is now into his shooting motion, jump to bother his shot. Do this drill three times on each side. Once this drill is perfected it can be used for quickness cutting the repetitions down to just 2 each.

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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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Keep ball - 4 vs 1 Passing - B...

Two grids of equal size both with 4 players inside. One team starts with the ball and passes it around inside their area, trying to keep possession. In order to steal the ball and get the ball for their team one player from the other grid is allowed to enter the opposition team's grid and chase down the ball. When they win the ball the player plays an unopposed pass into their grid, follows their pass and then the exercise starts again.

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1 v 1 Advantage Games - Basket...

A line of players will start in the corner. There will be a cone in front of the players about 25 ft away. There will also be a cone along the baseline that the defensive player will run around. The player at the front of the line will have a basketball. The coach will nominate 1 person to start on defence. When the coach yells GO both players will take off to get around their cones. Once they are around the cones they are playing 1 v 1.

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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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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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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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V Cut drill - 3 Players Passin...

Player 1 passes to player 2, player 1 then runs around the cone in the middle and out to the space. Player 2 passes to player 3 before running to the middle cone and into the space. The practice should then continue passing and cutting into the space.

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3 vs 3 with defence Screening ...

Players join with another group of 3. One group plays passive defence to start off with. As the attacking team improves they the defending team progressively become more active.

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1 on 1 Dive Drill 1 v 1 - Bask...

2 lines on the baseline, with the coach in the middle. The coach will roll the ball down the middle of the court. Both players will run and dive on the ball. The player that gets the ball is on offence and the other player on defence. They will attack the basket from the side they came from. First player to score wins.

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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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Scoring on the fast break - Aggressive Running, Attacking Passing

Attacking at pace is all about decision making. Develop your players decisiveness and start cutting through the opponents defences at ease!

Dribbling and Ball Handling Skills

Can your players do the Spider Dribble? Teach them how in this dribbling fundamentals session!

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!

Moving without the ball: Spacing Out and the Back Cut

Get your players thinking about their off the ball movement, losing their markers and calling for the pass with this 7 drills and games session!

Point Guard - Individual Practice Session

Looking for a Point Guard: Apply within. This single player session contains all the drills your point guard will need to improve their skills and get the job!

Mid-Season Team Practice: Speed and Decision-Making

Speed, Speed, Speed! This week's mid season session is an intense team session designed to improve the speed and decision-making ability of your team

Preparing for your next game - Team Session

Get your players working together with this team session - perfect for building team chemistry and preparing your players for their next big game!

Fast Break, Transition Offense and Fitness

Develop your players fitness by translating the conditioning to specific offence transition skills. Get them turning defence into attack with a fast break right up to the final buzzer.

Shooting on the Move - Game Intensity Session

Is your team full of speedy players who can shoot accurately, even when running at game-speed? Test your players with this speedy shooting session!

Team Defense and Progressions

Bumper defending session that's positively bursting at the seams with 10 Team Defending Drills!

Shooting on the Move - Game Intensity Session

Is your team full of speedy players who can shoot accurately, even when running at game-speed? Test your players with this speedy shooting session!

Power Forward - Player Development

Develop a fundamentally sound power forward! Use this session to work on all the skills required for a Power Forward, a critical position for any successful basketball team!

1v1 - Advanced Attacking, taking the advantage!

Improve your players' offensive play by working on their 1v1 skills! Get your players reading opponents' defences, running to the basket at speed and spotting where the advantage is!

Move to make Space - Using the V-Cut

Mix it up and change the way your players move to receive the ball - using sharp movement to cut through defences!

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.

Power Forward - Player Develop...

Develop a fundamentally sound power forward! Use this session to work on all the skills required for a Power Forward, a critical position for any successful basketball team!
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what is post play in basketball game?

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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

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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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