What you say: I'm really enjoying looking at all the wonderful tips and coaching ideas you have on your site, the drills are very clear and easy to read and follow, which helps when trying to relay these to the young players. I'm new to coaching so all the help i can get is great. Keep up the drills and handy hints. Very impressed. Thanks Tracey.
Mix it up and use the V-Cut to Move and Make Space!
This week we aim to help your players to find space by bringing a bit of variety to their running with this energetic V-Cut running session. Read on to learn more!
It's important for players to be able to get open to receive a pass or find space in which they can shoot. One of the most effective ways of getting open is by using the V-Cut. The v-cut is a simple move but when used effectively can successfully wrong foot even the most alert of defenders and give players more time and space in which to receive the ball.
To get your players timing their run, faking and then pushing off into space this session starts with a series of skill development exercises, to help your players understand and practice the skill, before getting players to V-Cut their way towards the basket in the final
Find space today with this week's attacking movement session!
SESSION OF THE WEEK: 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!
This week's session aims to get your players to take responsibility for the man they're marking, learning to shadow and follow their opponent - ideal for beginners or players in need of a defensive recap. Read on to learn more!
Never underestimate the importance of a solid defence. Applying pressure to coal can create diamonds and in basketball terms applying pressure to the opposition can win you gold!
To ensure your players communicate well and pick up the attackers as they drive into your half, this session starts with a warm-up game of Cat and Mouse and a challenging muscular endurance drill. From this point we then look at shuffling with bent knees, hands up and quick reactions before finishing with a half court man-marking game, giving your players a chance to show what they've got in what should be a very low scoring game!
SESSION OF THE WEEK: Defensive Principles - Shadowing and Man-marking
Take responsibility for your man in this Shuffle, Shadow and Shut them out defensive session - the perfect defensive recap session!