Basketball: Zig Zag Drill

Make defending just as rewarding and start to see a defensive player become the star!

Split players into groups of 3. One player has a ball and throws it to the middle player, who in turn throws the ball to the third person in the group. Once the initial passer has passed the ball the run to put pressure on the receiver.

One player has a ball and their partner faces them. The person with the ball then dribbles the length of the court, constantly changing direction. The defender has to shadow their movement whilst running back to protect the basket.

Try to keep the players wide.

Away from the wall the players stand in 2 lines staggered so coach/teacher can see all players.

Coach will then direct the players a direction to move by pointing in different directions ( left, right, forward,back)

Players must keep their knees bent, backs straight, one arm dribbling, one arm guarding, lead foot moving heel toe and their back foot sliding.

When teacher shouts FOOT FIRE! players must move their feet quickly on the spot for a set time.

Set out the cones as shown in the diagram. One player starts with a ball with two other players starting in the middle of the cross (compass). One player is an attacker with the other a shadowing defender.

The player with the ball has to pass the ball to the attacker, who then passes the ball back. The attacker must then run to another point (cone) of the compass before returning to the middle to receive another pass.