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BASKETBALL DRILLS... 4 Star Drill - Passing/Receiving, Lay-ups... 4 Cincinnati - Passing, Offensive Transition... 5 V-Cut Shooting - Cutting, Shooting, Offence... 6 Chair Dribble - Dribbling, Lay-ups... 7 Shell Drill - Team Defence... 8 Mass Defensive Drill - Defensive stance and footwork... 9 Triangle Shooting - Shooting... 10 Horseshoe (Turnouts) - Shooting, Passing / Receiving... 11 Chill Drill - Dribbling... 12 Lay-up & Rebounding Lines - Lay-ups, Rebounding, Passing... 13 Three Line Lay-up Drill - Lay-ups, Rebounding, Passing, Cutting... 14 Dribble Moves - Dribbling... 15 Chicken Dribble - Dribbling... 16 Star Shooting - Shooting... 17 Monster Rebounding - Rebounding & Shooting... 17 Pass-Receive Drill - Warm-up & Passing... 18 Pre-Game Warm-up Drill - Passing, Receiving & Shooting... 19 Half-Court Transition - Passing, Receiving & Shooting... 20 4 Corner Passing - Passing... 21 Collision Dribbling - Dribbling... 22 4 Corner Dribble, Pivot & Pass Passing, Dribble & Pivot... 23 Machine Gun - Passing & Defensive Slide... 24 Pass, Pivot & Shoot - Shooting... 25
Defensive Shuffle And Pass - Defensive Stance, Footwork and Passing... 26 Pepper Drill 1 - Passing / Receiving... 27 Pepper Drill 2 - Passing / Receiving... 28 Five Corner Passing - Passing... 29 Triangle Passing - Passing... 30 Full Court Lay-ups With Chaser - Competitive Lay-ups... 31 Full Court Four Line Passing - Passing, Transition... 32 Full-Court Zig-Zag - Defensive Drill... 33 Full-Court Passing - Passing & Lay-ups... 34 Full court v-cut & lay-up - Warm-up with V-Cut, Passing & lay-ups... 35 Tennessee Shooting & Passing... 36 Three-Man Weave - Offensive Transition, Passing & Receiving... 37 GAMES... 39 Dribble Knock Out Dribbling... 39 Circle Knock Out Dribbling... 40 Bean Bag Game... 41 Dribble Racing... 42 Get Hold of the Ball... 42 numbers... 43 SKILLS CHECK LIST... 45
Basketball Drills Drill Number: 1. Star Drill - Passing/Receiving, Lay-ups The players line up as shown in diagram. Two players (3 & 4) are a step off each low free-throw lane position, two players (2 & 5) are a step off each elbow. The remaining players line up behind the baseline, the first person in line with a ball. Player 1 passes to player 2 and follows their pass (taking 2's position). Player 2 passes to player 3 and follows their pass. Player 3 passes to player 4 and follows their pass. Player 4 passes to player 5 and follows their pass. Player 5 drives hard to the basket for lay-up, only one dribble (two for beginners) allowed. Players rebound own shots and hand-off ball to next player in line, then move to the end of the line. Drill continues. Use two balls at once. Enter second ball just after first ball is passed from position 3 to position 4. Reverse the direction (for left-hand lay-ups). Vary the types of passes to be made (e.g. chest, bounce, overhead). Vary type of lay-up (e.g. reverse, two-foot stop into power lay-up etc.). Take short jump shot off dribble rather than lay-up. Run from half court corners to increase passing distance and run All passes to be hard and accurate. Call the passers name and "show ten fingers" to receive the ball. Step forward to make, and receive the pass. Hard drives to the basket with correct lay-up form. 4
Drill Number: 2. Cincinnati - Passing, Offensive Transition Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Players form two lines at half-court. One line in centre of court, the other near one sideline. One player is on free-throw line. First player in line at centre court must have ball. Player 2 in centre line passes to player at free-throw line to player 1 whilst player 3 on sideline sprints the outside lane. After receiving the pass player 1 pivots and passes to player 3 cutting to the basket. Player 3 receives pass and performs a lay-up. Player 3 continues out opposite side of court while player 1 rebounds the ball and outlets to player 3 who takes one or two dribbles and passes to the next player in centre line who doesn't have a ball. Player 3 goes to end of centre line, player 1 goes to end of side line and player 2 moves down to free-throw line to pass / rebound on next rotation. Move sideline to other side of court. Use two or more balls. Sprint the lane. Drive the lay-up hard. Pass the ball in front of the cutter so they don't have to stop. 5
Drill Number: 3. V-Cut Shooting - Cutting, Shooting, Offence Players form two lines at the wing spots (three-point line at free-throw line extended). Player 2 in first line has a ball. Player 3 in the second line also has a ball. Player 1 in second line makes a v-cut towards baseline and posts up on low block to receive pass from player 2 (diagram A). Player 1 pivots and shoots. Player 2 v-cuts to opposite block to receive pass from 3. Player 1 rebounds own shot and passes out to next player in line opposite where they came from player 4 in diagram B. A Player 2 pivots, shoots and rebounds own shot. Drill continues side to side, with players v-cutting, posting up on low block, pivoting, shooting, rebounding, passing to opposite line, defending the pass and moving to the end of the line. Player 1 plays defence on the pass to the next v-cutter from the opposite line (see diagram C). Different finishing moves. Pivot, face and shoot. Pivot (Rip), fake & drive Baseline drop-step, towards the basket to make a lay-up Step over the top of the defence with a power dribble to make a jump shot B Good hard v-cut (explosive change of direction). Jump stop (low, feet shoulder width apart and balanced). Be a big target. First step mast be low and big to beat the defence. You must beat the defence on the first step Strong, two-hand rebound, pivot and outlet pass. Fake a pass to make a pass. C D 6
Drill Number: 4. Chair Dribble - Dribbling, Lay-ups Set up five chairs (or other obstacles) around the three-point line as shown in the diagram. Players form two lines in the baseline corners of the court. All players have a ball. Players dribble in a zigzag pattern around the chairs with both lines operating at once and with both lines going to the outside of their respective first chair. Players finish off at the other end with a lay-up and then move to the end of the other line. Whilst the drill can get confusing it will surely help the players to learn to keep their heads up and to dribble and shoot under pressure. Finish off with a reverse lay-up. Finish off with a power (two-foot stop) lay-up. Finish off with a short jump shot. Specify players can only use weak hand to dribble. Specify a dribble move at each chair (e.g. crossover). Players try to knock each other s balls away as they dribble through chairs. Keep your head up. Protect the ball while dribbling. Stay low and keep ball below knees. Finish hard to the basket. 7
Drill Number: 5. Shell Drill - Team Defence Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Four players assume offensive positions at guard and wing or corner positions. Four players assume defensive positions based on the following rules, If your man has the ball, play him - push to sideline, no penetration. If your man is one pass away - play deny stance in passing lane. If your man is two passes away - play in the key in help position. If your man is more than two passes away - play on the split line in help position. On ball movement all defensive players move to correct position. On receiving pass offence must always catch and face. When first teaching shell drill have offence hold ball for two second count before passing. Rotate offence to defence. The shell drill should be run in the following progression. Build up to latter stages over number of sessions. Stationary offence - defence allow passes. This stage is so defenders get used to movement into correct positions. Offence move (v-cuts and replace only) - defence allow passes. Offence move (v-cuts and replace only) - deny passes. Allow penetration only - defensive help. Allow offence to exchange positions. Allow screens. Live four-on-four. Depending upon the defensive emphasis you may want high defenders to sag and guard against penetration rather than denying pass. Jump to the ball - as pass is made - not once it gets there - "fly with the ball". See the ball and your man - point your pistols. Stance, stance, stance, stance - low, low, low, low. Must be lower than the player you are guarding. Correct footwork - slides, drop step, closeouts. Three main jobs are pressure on pass or shot, stop penetration, help your teammates. 8
Drill Number: 6. Mass Defensive Drill - Defensive stance and footwork Players spread out on court facing the coach who is standing in front of them. The coach can use visual or audible cues to make the players do the following; Get into their defensive stance. Foot fire or pitter-patter with their feet (conditioning). Defensive footwork any direction (e.g. left or right slide, drop step and slide, retreat step, close out). Change hand position - coach might move ball around and have players trace ball, challenge shot etc. Visual cues may be better as it encourages players to keep their heads up. Have a player lead the others. Correct defensive stance. Stay low - no bobbing up and down. Keep head in middle of body. Keep head back - "nose behind toes". Correct defensive footwork - wide then wider - don't bring feet together. Active hands. 9
Drill Number: 7. Triangle Shooting - Shooting Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Players form three lines around basket. Players shoot and rebound their shots, pass to next in their line and return to end of line. Rotate positions. Make it competitive by; a) Seeing which team can make 10 (or any number) of shots first. b) Seeing which team can make most shots from a set number. 2. Change distance of shot. Correct shooting form. Follow the shot and aggressively rebound. 10
Drill Number: 8. Horseshoe (Turnouts) - Shooting, Passing / Receiving Players form two lines on baseline at either side of the key. The first player in one line has a ball, the second player in the other line has a ball. The coach stands on the middle of the free-throw line. Player 2 makes a v-cut around the coach, calling for the ball from player 1. Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who shoots the basket and rebounds the ball. After taking the rebound players pass to the front player in the opposite line (opposite to where they came from). They then join the end of this line. After passing the ball, the player cuts around the coach as described above and the drill continues. Take a dribble after receiving the ball and shoot off the dribble. Make a hard drive to the basket rather than the shot. Add a shot fake before the shot. Correct footwork on the cut and good hard change of direction. Receive the ball in the triple threat position ready to shoot. Correct shooting form. Communicate - call for the ball. 11
Drill Number: 9. Chill Drill - Dribbling Players line up at corner of the court and follow the path shown in diagram to the right. The following describes the desired path. Dribbler starts at corner with ball in right hand. At points A and B execute an inside-out move (fake crossover). At point C execute a reverse spin - now dribbling left hand. Dribble to point D, then quickly retreat dribble back to point E. At point E, execute a quick, low crossover dribble and dribble to point F - now dribbling right hand. At point F execute a 180-degree half spin (fake reverse). At point G execute a behind the back as you change direction. At point H execute a hesitation, stutter-step dribble and explode to the basket for a lay-up. Go around the opposite direction (start at bottom left corner). The other variations you can make to this drill are limited only by your imagination. Keep your head up - see the court. Low dribbling stance. Explosive, quick moves. Do it at game pace. Low dribbles (especially on crossovers). 12
Drill Number: 10. Lay-up & Rebounding Lines - Lay-ups, Rebounding, Passing Players make two lines. The lay-up line is well outside the three-point line towards the sideline. The rebound line is on the opposite side of the court at about the three-point line. The first person in the lay-up line has a ball. Players in lay-up line make hard drives to the basket for a lay-up. Rebounder moves to basket anticipating rebound and takes strong rebound. Player who took lay-up moves to end of rebound line. Rebounder takes two strong dribbles out, make a good pass to next player in lay-up line and then move to the end of the lay-up line. Swap sides of court. Increase number of balls (up to as many as number of players will allow). Vary type of lay-up (e.g. reverse, two-foot stop into power layup etc.) Correct lay-up form. Make it a hard drive to basket (game speed). Ball does not hit floor on the rebound. Strong rebound, protect the ball, strong dribble, hard pass. Receiver to receive the ball running to the basket, not standing still. 13
Drill Number: 11. Three Line Lay-up Drill - Lay-ups, Rebounding, Passing, Cutting Two players start at the top of the key, one player in the right corner, and the rest of the players line-up at half-court near the right sideline. The first two players in line have balls. Player 1 passes to player 2 and cuts down the right sideline, then makes sharp cut to the basket. Player 2 passes the ball back to 1 who shoots a lay-up (see diagram A). After shooting, 1 goes to the top-of-the-key line. Player 2 rebounds the shot and passes to player 4 in the corner. Player 2 then follows their pass and goes to the corner. Player 4 passes to the next player in line, and follows their pass, going to the end of half-court line. 14
Drill Number: 12. Dribble Moves - Dribbling Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Have your players pair up along the sideline, and spread out. The first player in each pair dribbles from sideline to sideline right-handed and then back left-handed. The coach will let the players know which move he wants them to execute at the half way point going across (right-handed), and then again coming back (left-handed). The ball is then passed to their partner, who goes next. Have each player do each of the moves down and back twice before moving onto the next move. You may vary these from day to day. But have them try even the difficult moves... challenge them... even if the ball does end up rolling all over the place! Control dribble with change to speed dribble Speed dribble with change to control dribble Crossover dribble In and out move (fake crossover) Hesitation move (rock back, then go!) Pull back and crossover move Step out (sideways) and crossover move Through the legs Behind the back Spin move Stutter Dribble o You can use the same sideline set-up as above with partners, or choose to run your entire team, sideline to sideline with this drill (and then after a few trips you are finished in half the time). o This time the players again will start dribbling across righthanded. o When they have reached about 1/3 across, you blow the whistle and they stationary "stutter" dribble with legs pistoning up and down and pounding the dribble hard and low, o The player bent over forward at the waist with knees bent. o After five seconds blow the whistle again, and they resume dribbling across. o When they reach 2/3 across, blow the whistle again and they resume the stationary "stutter" dribble. o Whistle again and they finish across. o They pivot and come back, now with the left hand, doing their stutter dribbles at the 1/3 and 2/3 marks again. o After you do this drill a few times, you won't have to blow the whistle... the kids will know where to stop and stutter, and know to stutter for a 5-count before going again 15
Drill Number: 13. Chicken Dribble - Dribbling Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book This drill can cater for up to twenty players. Vary the court space used depending upon the size of your group. Each player has a ball and must dribble to the mid line meeting their opposite number. Players are instructed to dribble directly at their opposite number. At the mid line the players change direction and continue with their dribble to the opposite side of the court. Players are instructed to maintain their dribble and eye contact with their partner thereby avoiding a collision. Left and right hand dribbling. Speed dribble. Cross over dribble. Through legs dribble. Behind back dribble. Reverse spin dribble. Inside/out dribble (fake crossover). 8. Retreat (slap hands) dribble. Head up hips low Fingertip control - use the wrist - push the ball to the floor. Low dribbling stance. Start in triple threat position. 16
Drill Number: 14. Star Shooting - Shooting Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book To teach players to shoot properly when tired. This drill can be done with one or two players. Player 1 shoots first, while player 2 rebounds and passes. Player 1 starts on the baseline and simply sprints from spot to spot catching and shooting. After player 1 finishes her last shot (taken from the elbow), they follows their shot, puts it back if it is a miss, and then passes it out to player 2 for their shots. The technical aspects of shooting: footwork, follow-through, body-balance, etc Its important that the player sprints from spot to spot to emphasize shooting while tired. Drill Number: 15. Monster Rebounding - Rebounding & Shooting Focus on physical play with the ability to finish the shot. The drill starts with the coach and three to four players at a basket. The players are moving around. The coach throws the ball off the backboard, and the players scramble to gain possession of the ball. The player that gets the ball tries to score against the other players - she may NOT dribble. Only limited fouls are called - none in most cases. After scoring, drill begins again with coach's toss. The winner is the first player to score five buckets. 17
Drill Number: 16. Pass-Receive Drill - Warm-up & Passing Set up two lines about 4 mitres apart The two lines should face each other. The player with the ball passes it to her receiver and then runs to the end of the receiving line. The receiver passes to the next person in the opposite line. As the players move through the lines. Use different kinds of passes. Bounce passing One handed passing Over head passing Change the distance between the lines Strong straight passes Show ten fingers to receive the ball Target hands 18
Drill Number: 17. Pre-Game Warm-up Drill - Passing, Receiving & Shooting Requires minimum of 8 players to run. This drill involves 3 players and 4 passes before the shot. It s a good way to get all your players to pass to each other and get the team to work together. Use two or more balls. Player 1 passes to player 2 and runs to receive the pass back. Player 2 passes back to player 1. Player 1 passes to player 3 and continues to the end of the line. Player 2 runs the lane and cuts in for a lay-up. Player 3 dribbles to the top of the key and passes to player 2. Player 2 makes the lay-up and player 3 rebounds. Player 2 continues wide and runs the lane to the end of the middle line. Player three takes the ball to the end of the baseline line. After player 2 has cut to the basket player 4 passes to player 5 and the drill continues. Mix the types of passes to be made (bounce pass). Vary the types of shots to be taken (jump shot, short long). Run drill from the right hand side of the basket (left hand shots) Apply a time limit with a goal of shots to be made. Strong Straight Passes Call out teammates name Correct shooting style 19
Drill Number: 18. Half-Court Transition - Passing, Receiving & Shooting 1. Player 1 passes to Player 2 2. Player 2 passes to Player 3 and continues to run past the elbow. Player 1 goes in for the rebound. 3. Player 3 goes in for a lay-up, Player 1 gets the rebound. 4. Player 2 runs low and cuts out to the wing. Player 1 takes the ball out of court and makes an outlet pass to the wing (Player 2) while Player 3 runs up the court to receive the second pass. 5. Player one runs the outside lane to the end of the line (behind Player 6), Player 2 passes to Player 3 and goes to the end of the middle line (behind Player 4). 1. 2. 6. Player 3 passes to player 4 and goes to the end of the other line (behind player 5) Run drill for both left and right lay-ups Strong Straight Passes. When passing, lead the runner When rebounding, don t let the ball hit the ground If player 3 misses the basket then run transition from the rebound. If player makes the basket the ball must be taken out of court first. 3. 4. 5. 6. 20
Drill Number: 19. 4 Corner Passing - Passing 8 or more players needed and 2 balls. Diagram 1 Diagram 1. Players 3 and 7 move to the middle and get the ball from the right off players 1 and 5. Diagram 2. Players 3 and 7 pass the ball to 4 and 7 while players 1 and 5 move to the middle. Diagram 3. Players 4 and 8 pass the ball to players 5 and 1 who receive the ball from the right. Diagram 2 After receiving the ball players 1 and 5 pass to 6 and 2 After passing the players follow their pass to there new position. Diagram 4. Players 2 and 6 pass the ball to 4 and 8 who receive the ball from the right. After receiving the ball players 4 and 8 pass to 3 and 7. After passing the players follow their pass to there new position. Change the passing type from Chest to Bounce or Overhead. Change the direction of the pass and receive from the left instead of the right. Diagram 3 Must receive the pass on the run. Do not jump to receive the pass. The pass must be in front of the receiver. Snap the wrists when passing. Diagram 4 21
Drill Number: 20. Collision Dribbling - Dribbling This drill can cater for up to twenty players. The coach will split the group into four corners with a basketball in each corner. The players are instructed to dribble at Game Pace through to the opposite corner avoiding collision. Change distance of lines. Progress to two ball dribbling. Add change of direction move to avoid traffic. Make it a ball handling skill instead - walking leg wraps etc. 5. Change the types of dribble eg. cross-over, though legs, spin, etc. Dribble with head up avoiding the traffic Dribble ball with fingertips - not palms. Stay low and dribble waist height. 22
Drill Number: 21. 4 Corner Dribble, Pivot & Pass Passing, Dribble & Pivot Players form four equal groups in the corners on the half court. Each group has a ball and should follow these steps: This is a dribble, pivot and pass drill synchronized with a whistle or oral command by one of the players. Before starting the drill, the coach will call for either a right-foot pivot or a left-foot pivot. The players in the front of each line dribble the middle and jumpstop just outside the free-throw circle. They then pivot and pass a two-handed chest pass the player in the next line. The players follow the pass and rotate to the next line. The player receiving the pass must show a target by opening both palms to the passer. All directions of pivoting can be used Forward & Reverse Left & Right The coach can call "Reverse!" to change direction of the pivot at any time to keep the players alert and involved in the drill. Concentrate on proper execution for the dribble, pivot and pass drill. Game Pace 23
Drill Number: 22. Machine Gun - Passing & Defensive Slide Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book This drill incorporates good hand eye coordination, quickness, passing fundamentals, and the defensive slide. Players line up at shoulders width along the baseline. The first person sets up approx. 4.5 m opposite the line. The first player, (player 8), chest passes to player 9. 9 passes to player 6, while player 7 is passing to player 9. Player 9 passes to player 5, while player 6 passes to player 9, etc. When player 9 gets to the end of the line they then come back. Be ready (why it's sometimes called the nose breaker). Good defensive slide. Do not cross over legs. Stay low Not hard passes, just good touch passes to the chest. Speed comes with repetition. Going to the end of the line and back exercises slide and passing in both directions. 24
Drill Number: 23. Pass, Pivot & Shoot - Shooting Set-up players outside the 3-point line. Player 4 runs in and jump-stops at the elbow (diagram 1) Diagram 1 Player 1 Passes the ball to player 4 and goes to the end of the opposite line a player 4 pivots shoots and rebounds their shot (Diagram 2). After rebounding player 4 goes to the end of the opposite line and player 5 starts (diagram 3) Fake & Drive to the basket V-Cut and then go to the elbow Shoot from both sides of the court Introduce a defender and have them play one on one Offence becomes defence Defence goes to the end on the passing line Diagram 2 Strong straight passes Correct shooting stance Must follow their shot in and try rebound before it hits the ground. Diagram 3 25
Drill Number: 24. Defensive Shuffle And Pass - Defensive Stance, Footwork and Passing Players are in groups of three. The three players set up as shown in diagram A. Two players with balls are about 3-4 steps apart and face third player who begins drill standing in front of one of the other players. Player 1 passes to player 3 who returns pass and then defensive shuffles in front of player 2 (diagram A). Player 2 then passes to player 3 who returns pass and then defensive shuffles back in front of player 1 (diagram B). This sequence is repeated. Run for specified time (e.g. 1 minute) and rotate players. Specify types of passes to be made. Most passes in specified time (competitive). Correct defensive footwork (wide then wider). Good crisp passes. 26
Drill Number: 25. Pepper Drill 1 - Passing / Receiving Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Players form a semi-circle around one of the players. Note that the player in the middle is a step inside the circle this ensures she has to use her peripheral vision to see the players on the ends of the semi-circle. The player in the middle and the player on one end each have a ball. Player 1 passes to player 3 and then receives the pass from player 2. Player 1 passes to player 4 and then receives the pass from player 3. The play continues like this, and then returns in the opposite direction around the circle. Players then rotate so each has a turn as the middle passer. Specify the types of passes to be made. Make a rule that the middle passer must make a different type of pass than they just received. Time each player for a certain number of rotations. Good, hard passes. Quickness (but don't hurry). Show "ten fingers" to receive the ball. 27
Drill Number: 26. Pepper Drill 2 - Passing / Receiving Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Players form a circle around one of the players. The player in the middle of the circle starts with the basketball. Player 1 passes to player 2 who returns the pass to player 1. Player 1 passes to player 3 who returns the pass to player 1. The drill continues on until the ball passes through all players. At the completion of one circuit player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and they swap places ie. Player 2 takes the middle of the circle position. The process is continued until all players have taken the middle of the circle position Introduce a second basketball Specify the types of passes to be made. Make a rule that the middle passer must make a different type of pass than they just received. Time each player for a certain number of rotations. Partner (receiver) has targets up (hands up at chest) Fingers point to targets and thumbs down on completion of chest pass. Good, hard passes. Quickness (but don't hurry). Show "ten fingers" to receive the ball. 28
Drill Number: 27. Five Corner Passing - Passing Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Players form five lines in a star alignment (see diagram). Players in front of two lines have balls. The players must pass to the player in the front of the line that is next-but-one to them. They must then follow their pass to the end of that line. Instruct players to run to the far side of the line they are joining. This creates more traffic for the next passer. For beginning players start off with just one ball. Specify the type of passes to be made. On coaches shout of "reverse" players must reverse the direction of passes (i.e. anti-clockwise to clockwise). Communicate - call a name. Show ten fingers. Step to the ball to receive the pass. Good passing form. Good crisp passes. 29
Drill Number: 28. Triangle Passing - Passing Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Players use half-court and form three lines. Two lines are at the half-court corners and the third is under the basket. Players pass to player in next line, who is moving to the ball. Players then move to the end of the line they have just passed to. Use two balls. Change direction (go anti-clockwise). On vocal command from coach players change direction during the drill. Move to the ball to receive pass. Show "ten fingers" and call passers name. Sprint to the end of the line after passing. 30
Drill Number: 29. Full Court Lay-ups With Chaser - Competitive Lay-ups Players make two lines (one under basket, one at right corner of court). Players in centre line have ball each. Player 1 (centre line) throws ball at backboard and rebounds. Player 2 (corner line) assumes outlet position. Player 1 passes to player 2 who speed dribbles for a lay-up. Player 1 chases in attempt to distract or block the lay-up. At other end players swap roles and come back on the other side of the court. See how few dribbles any pair can make for two baskets. How many baskets can team make in certain time. Speed dribble - push the ball out in front. Sprint. Correct lay-up form. Don't rush the lay-up. Outlet player in "knife" position - back to sideline, see the whole court. 31
Drill Number: 30. Full Court Four Line Passing - Passing, Transition Players get into four lines at baseline as shown in diagram. Players progress the ball down the court by passing and moving in their lines only. Note: To create traffic and make job harder, players in line 1 are passing across to line 3 and back. Players in line 2 are passing to line 4 and back. As players get to free-throw line extended at opposite end outside players cut to basket for pass and lay-up. Inside and outside players exchange lines and players return back down court in similar fashion. For younger players you may decide to make it easier and remove the traffic option and have players pass to lines next to them. Alternatively, you might like to have lines 1 and 4 exchange longer passes and lines 2 & 3 exchanges shorter ones. Do it a full speed, on the run, not stop and go. Pass in front of a moving player. Show ten fingers and call a name to receive pass. 32
Drill Number: 31. Full-Court Zig-Zag - Defensive Drill Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book To improve full-court pressure The offence goes side to side, bringing the ball up the court. Early-on offence goes 3/4 speed. Defence works on technique. Offence dribbles two balls. Defence plays nose on the ball and backside to opposite baseline Slide down, don't run. No hands early - Defence should wait for offence to give it to them Don't take it - Cut the drive off. 33
Drill Number: 32. Full-Court Passing - Passing & Lay-ups Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book Improving passing, shooting, catching, communication and conditioning. Minimum 10 Players Player O1 begins the drill by passing to X1, and runs down the court, O2 does the same with X4. O1 receives pass back from X1 and passes to X2 while continuing down the court. X1, after passing the ball back to O1 goes back to the spot where X2 is. X2 passes back to O1 and goes to the spot where X3 is. O1 receives pass from X2 and passes to X3. X3 receives pass from O1 and passes back to 01, who now shoots a lay-up. X3 follows O1 and rebounds/gets the ball out of net and begins drill down the other side by passing to X8 who has taken X4's spot. O1 goes to the end of line behind X9. Both sides are going concurrently. Right side: O2 to X4. X4 to O2. O2 to X5. X4 takes X5's spot. X5 to X O2. O2 to X6. X5 takes X6's spot. X6 to O2. O2 shoots the lay-up. X6 rebounds and passes to X7.. This is a great drill. Be sure to 72 Set goals: no drop passes or push-ups, no missed shots or lay-ups, etc. Full speed passing, catching, communicating, and shooting 34
Drill Number: 33. Full court v-cut & lay-up - Warm-up with V-Cut, Passing & lay-ups A minimum of 6 players are required for this drill and 2 basketballs The players cut away from the ball and coming back to receive the pass. 1. Player 1 & Player 4 make a lay-up and rebound their shot. 2. Players 2 & 5 V-Cut away and come back to receive the pass from players 1 & 4 3. Players 3 & 6 V-Cut away and come back to receive the pass from players 2 & 5. 4. Players 1 & 4 replace players 2 & 5 who replace players 3 & 6 who go in for a lay-up 1. 2. 5. Players 3 & 6 make their lay-up and rotation starts again. If there are more than 6 players have them line up under the basket at either end and rebound the lay-up and pass out. The players that make the lay-up go to the end of the line. If there are enough players you could try and run 4 basketballs. V-Cut Outlet passes to the wing after the lay-up Communication 3. 4. 5. 35
Drill Number: 34. Tennessee Shooting & Passing Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book 5 Balls and 8 players are required for this drill. Players marked 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7 have balls at the start of the drill. We have a 3-man rush (1,2 & 3). When the ball gets just over the half court line the following cuts are made: 1: drives to the basketball for a lay-up. 2: flashes from to the low block (and receives pass from 5). 3: shoots across the elbow (and receives pass from 4). 80 makes in 3 minutes (3/3 conversions) for an elite group Adjust the time and number of baskets for your teams skill Do a line sprint for each shot they are short and a push up for each miss. Penalties are done as a group. On the return leg, 1 collects own rebound & the drill continues down the floor with 4 & 5 stepping up. 2 & 3 collect own rebounds then replace spots vacated by 4 & 5. The drill continues in this fashion. We always set targets for this drill and penalties apply. 36
Drill Number: 35. Three-Man Weave - Offensive Transition, Passing & Receiving Players form three lines at baseline. Player in middle line has ball. The ball is passed in a weave pattern up the court. Players cut behind the person they have passed to (see diagram). The player who receives ball near edge of offensive key makes a hard drive to basket. The other two players form a rebounding triangle and any missed shots are put back after the rebound. After the made basket, the ball is grabbed, the player steps out of bounds and the drill is repeated back down the court. 1. Players can wait at end of court (rather than coming back) for rest of players in line to come down court and then all take in turns to come back in opposite direction. This way, the next three players can start when the previous three cross halfway. 2. Specify the types of passes to be made. Sprint down the court. Run the lanes - go wide. Communicate - call for the ball. Pass in front of the moving player. No travelling. Ball does not hit the floor. 37
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Games Game Number: 1. Dribble Knock Out Dribbling This game helps players learn to protect the ball with their body and to dribble under pressure. Each player has a ball and must dribble continuously while attempting to knock the other players ball away from them, out of bounds, or past the 3 point line. Vary the court space used depending upon the size of your group. Any player who cannot maintain their dribble or goes outside of the designated area is out and should step out of the designated area. As number of players reduces further restrict the playing area (e.g. key, circle, top half of circle). Last player remaining wins. Specify which hand they have to use to dribble with. Players use only their weak hand to dribble. Keep the Dribble alive at all times Dribble low to make it difficult for the ball to be knocked away Keep moving around so you are an hard target Players must maintain a dribble at all times. Head up! Fingertip control - use the wrist - push the ball to the floor. Low dribbling stance - protection stance. 39
Game Number: 2. Circle Knock Out Dribbling place players as shown. Have them start back to back. Object is to stay within circle, protect ball with body and dribble ball, while trying to knock other players ball out. Have a " playoff" down to the last one to see who wins. 40
Game Number: 3. Bean Bag Game Players must be able to continue dribbling the ball while picking up and dropping bean bags. Using half court place one team at centre court, and one team at the corners of the baseline. Each team has one ball. Place beanbags in key circle in a pile. On coaches command one player from each team dribbles into the key, while still dribbling the players must bend down and pick up a beanbag each. They must then dribble back to their team while still dribbling deposit the beanbag and give the ball to their next team member. This process continues until all bean bags are gone, then they are able to steal bean bags from the other teams. After two minutes the team with the most beanbags wins. NOTE: Only one bean bag is able to be taken at a time Add in more teams. Add more players into each team. Extend time of each game. Player must dribble with non-preferred hand Player must make a crossover move or a number of crossover moves while retrieving and returning (e.g. normal crossover, between the legs, etc.) Create an obstacle course to retrieve and return rather than just a straight line Make sure all players keep dribbling all the time. 41
Game Number: 4. Dribble Racing This will help your players dribble the ball faster, and your players will gain more control of the ball. Line up cones/poles all the way up you gym. Split the Players into 2 teams. Put both teams on the same wall in 2 lines and give the first player in each line a ball. They have to dribble the ball around the pylons and back, and then shoot to score. If they miss they have to shoot until they get it in and then pass the ball to the next person in line. This is repeated the whole team has completed a lap with a made basket. The losing team has to do laps, push-ups, sit up etc. Vary the number of cones/poles Increase the number of laps each player has to complete Game Number: 5. Get Hold of the Ball Youngsters (especially girls) are easily intimidated by more experienced opponents who simply grab the ball out of their hands. This drill makes the player more determined to keep hold of the ball. One player takes a firm hold of the ball and a second one tries to pull it out of her hands. Instead of one player, two players may pull at the ball. The first player should hold the ball in their hands. Don't allow the player to put their arms around the ball. Teach to RIP the ball out Pivot to get the ball 42
Game Number: 6. numbers Get the players to lie face down on the floor along the baseline. The coach then gives them a number to each player. Number them 1 to how many players there are. The coach then places the ball on the floor and calls out two numbers. Those players jump up and go for the ball. They then play 0ne on one to score. The first one to get the lay-up is the winner. Place a time limit of 10 second to score. Call out more than 2 numbers The coach can roll or throw the ball for the players to chase Have the players face away from the ball so they can not see where the coach has placed it Have two balls one for each player ( this will allow for the weaker players to at least get some shots away for younger kids) Drive hard to the basket 43
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Skills Check List Park Orchards Basketball Club - Drills Book I=Introduce, R=Refine, M=Master Body Movement Fundamentals U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Running I R M Change of pace I R M Change of direction I R M Stopping jump stops & stride stops I R M Jumping I R M Pivoting forward & reverse I R M Ball Handling Drills U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Various I R M Miscellaneous U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Court terminology I R M Player positions / roles I R M Dribbling (strong and weak hands) U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Fundamentals I R M Speed dribble I R M Control dribble I R M Power dribble I R M Retreat dribble I R M Change of pace / stutter / hesitation dribble I R M Crossover dribble I R M Reverse (spin) dribble I R M Behind back dribble I R M Fake crossover dribble (inside / out) I R M Between legs dribble I R M Passing / Receiving U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Fundamentals I R M Catching / receiving ("ten fingers") I R M Move to ball I R M Chest pass I R M Bounce pass I R M Overhead pass I R M Baseball pass I R M Push pass I R M Pass fakes I R M Shooting U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Fundamentals I R M Lay-up strong hand I R M Lay-up weak hand I R M Reverse lay-up I R M Set shot I R M Jump shot I R M Foul shots I R M Power lay-up I R M Hook shots I R M Catch & shoot I R M Dribble & shoot I R M 45
I=Introduce, R=Refine, M=Master Individual Offence U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Triple threat position I R M Jab step strong side drive I R M Jab step crossover I R M Jab step shoot I R M Shot fakes I R M Dribble Fake I R M Posting up technique & target hand I R M Post moves drop-step I R M Post moves turn-around I R M Post moves Turn & Shoot I R M Post moves Pump Fake & Shoot I R M V-cuts I R M Flash cuts I R M Flare cuts I R M Curl cuts I R M Back Cuts I R M Rebounding U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Stance I R M Protection of ball I R M Positioning I R M Blocking out I R M Offensive power lay-up I R M Defensive outlet pass, power dribble out I R M Team Offence U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Court spacing I R M Ball movement, ball reversal I R M Pass, cut & replace I R M Give & go I R M Dribble entries I R M Screen the ball & roll I R M Screen away I R M Skip passes I R M Back screens I R M Down screens I R M Cross screens I R M Offensive alignments I R M Fast break I R M Motion offence principles I R M Zone offence principles I R M Delay game I R M Out-Of-Bounds Plays U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Offensive baseline I R M Defensive baseline I R M Offensive sideline I R M Defensive sideline I R M Jump Ball U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Positioning (offensive & defensive) I R M Technique I R M Plays I R M 46
I=Introduce, R=Refine, M=Master Individual Defence U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Defensive stance I R M Maintaining position I R M Footwork shuffle I R M Footwork drop-step I R M Use of hands I R M Turning the dribbler I R M Channelling the dribbler I R M Man-to-man guarding the ball handler I R M Man-to-man one pass away I R M Man-to-man two or more passes away I R M Defensive triangle ("pointing pistols") I R M Jumping to the ball I R M Close out I R M Defending cutters I R M Defending screens I R M Defending post players I R M Taking the charge I R M Team Defence U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Half-court man-to-man I R M Full-court man-to-man I R M Rotation principles I R M Zone press I R M Run and jump I R M Zone defence (2-1-2, 1-2-2, 1-3-1) I R M Fastbreak defence I R M Trapping I R M Rules U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 Scoring I R/M Double (illegal) dribble I R/M Travel I R/M Backcourt violation I R/M Jump ball start of each half I R/M Jump ball held ball I R/M Fouls hands I R/M Fouls blocking I R/M Fouls on shooter I R/M Five fouls on a player I R/M Eight team fouls I R/M 3 seconds in key I R M 5 seconds guarded I R M 10 seconds in backcourt I R M Jump balls held ball I R M Out of bounds I R M In-bounds passes and defence of I R M Free throws player positions and rules I R M 47