This drill is conducted to create an increased level of comfort with the ball in both dribbling and shooting. I will gather all of the performers around me in a circle and then start with bouncing the ball on both right and left hand (and then without looking if they get that easily, and also progress by bouncing to the floor and back up) and then after practicing shooting on the spot.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."
The variety of sessions across sports - sometimes we steal session ideas from one sport and use them with another.
As we enter the business end of the competition, we take a look at the remaining eight teams and the key talking points surrounding each side.