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Ball Screen vs Defender going under

The dribbler will use the ball screen, this situation the dribblers defender has gone under the screen. The dribbler is going to stop on top of the screen and shoot a jump shot.

Dribbling

Ball Screen vs Hedging Defense

The player will dribble down to the level of the ball screen. Once they get in line with the screen, the ball handler will dribble backwards simulating that the screen is being hedged by the screeners defender. Once the dribbler has gone backwards they will then attack again getting 1 or 2 dribble separation to shoot a jump shot.

Dribbling

High Ball Screen- Jump Shot

Shooters will line up with a basketball each. The player with the ball will dribble away from the screen at first and also to get level to have a better angle to use the screen. The players will dribble off the screen to get seperation when they are 1 or 2 dribbles away from the screen the player will stop and shoot a jump shot.

Dribbling

Off the ball screen

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. The player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen on the opposite side to where they have just played their pass. The player behind the screen curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from the player with the ball to shoot a lay-up. The shooting player then collects the ball and runs to the top of the triangle to start the drill again.

Passing

Screen and Pass

The dribbler will use the ball screen and take 1 or 2 bounces to get separation. Once they have created separation the dribbler will make a bounce pass to the roller for a shot.

Screening

Screen and Roll

The dribbler will use the ball screen and take 1 or 2 bounces to get separation. Once they have created separation the dribbler will make a bounce pass to the roller for a lay up.

Screening

Teaching the screen

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen the opposite way. in the diagram 1 passes to 3 and sets a screen for player 2. 2 curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from player 3 to shoot a lay-up. collects the lay up and passes to either player and sets the a screen.

Passing

Off the ball screen Passing - ...

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. The player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen on the opposite side to where they have just played their pass. The player behind the screen curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from the player with the ball to shoot a lay-up. The shooting player then collects the ball and runs to the top of the triangle to start the drill again.

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High Ball Screen- Jump Shot Sh...

Shooters will line up with a basketball each. The player with the ball will dribble away from the screen at first and also to get level to have a better angle to use the screen. The players will dribble off the screen to get seperation when they are 1 or 2 dribbles away from the screen the player will stop and shoot a jump shot.

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Basketball: Screen - 2 v 2

One attacking player sets up near sideline with the ball. 2 defenders set up in line to defend players.Other attacking player sets a screen on first defender. This opens the player up for a pass and a shot or clears the way for a lay up.

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Screen on Player with the ball...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before running forwards to make a screen on them. Player 2 proceeds to dribble around player 1 before going for a jump shot. Players then rotate (player 1 becomes player 2 and player joins the back of the line).

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Dribble - Exchange - Pass Drib...

Two groups of players with two balls. Players 1 and 2 dribble towards each other, in the middle they stop and exchange balls before passing to the next player in the line.

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Screen and Back Cut 2 v 1 - Ba...

The down screen will happen away from the ball. The player receiving the screen will fake away from the basket and then back cut to the hoop where they will catch the ball and shoot a lay up. The player setting the screen will pop back towards the ball.

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Screen - 2 v 2 Screening - Bas...

One attacking player sets up near sideline with the ball. 2 defenders set up in line to defend players.Other attacking player sets a screen on first defender. This opens the player up for a pass and a shot or clears the way for a lay up.

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Cuts off the screen drill 2 v ...

Top side or over the top cut 1 has the ball.<br>2 will screen for 3 who uses the screen as shown.<br> 1 may pass to 3 or 2

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Teaching the screen Passing - ...

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen the opposite way. in the diagram 1 passes to 3 and sets a screen for player 2. 2 curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from player 3 to shoot a lay-up. collects the lay up and passes to either player and sets the a screen.

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Passing and Screening Passing ...

Players will set out as shown in the animation.The top line will have a basketball. The first player in the line will pass to the person on the right wing.After making the pass the player will run and set a screen for the player on the left wing.The player will curl around off the screen for a short shot. The player who shoots will get the rebound and pass the ball back out to the line at the top. That player will then run out to the right win and become the next passer.<div class=&quot;clear&quot;></div>

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Run and meet the ball Shooting...

Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forwards, this is the purpose of this drill. Player 1 passes to player 2 and sprints inside the key before changing direction and running back out to the free throw line to receive the pass back from player 2. Player 1 executes a jump shot, gathers the ball and then passes to player 2 who starts the drill off again by passing the next queuing player.

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Basketball: Screen - Cutter Dr...

Setup the practice as shown. Players 1 and 3 dribble towards the wing, with player 4 setting a lateral screen for player 2. Player 2 comes off the screen and receives a pass from player 3 for a shot. Player 4 cuts to the ball and receives a pass from player 1 for a shot.

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Leave them standing Shooting -...

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.

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Carolina Shooting Drill Shooti...

2 players work with 1 basketball. Players must catch and shoot on the move. Once a player has shot they should catch their own rebound and pass to the other players. Once the player has passed the ball, they should make a run/cut and then get ready to shoot the ball.

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1v1 From the half court Shooti...

Set players up as shown in video clip. When the coach says 'GO' both players will start. Offence only gets 1 shot.

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Possession and Passing on the ...

Players will set up as shown in the animation. With the basketball starting in the corner line.The ball will be passed from the corner to the line at the top.Once passed that player will run towards the free-throw line and receive the ball back.When that pass has been made, the player from the top line will run around the cone and towards the basket where they will receive the ball for a shot.Players will switch lines.

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2v2 Transition - Continuous ga...

Set up 4 lines of players, with a line in each corner of the court. Players will play 2v2. Once a shot has been taken the ball is passed to the next pair of players and the previous attacking pair must sprint back to play defence into the 2v2. A continuous drill. The coach can keep score if they wish too.

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4 on 4 offensive shell drill p...

2 can screen away for 1<br>3 (after coming off 1s screen> comes toward ball as shown<br> 4 can pass to 2 or 1 for shot

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3 Man Motion Drill (contd.) 2 ...

Blue passes to White Player 1 & screens away from the Red Player<BR><BR>The red player cuts to the ball, whilst the blue player rolls to the basket<br> White player 1 can then pass to either player<BR><BR>Rebound & rotate

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Eggbeater - drive and shoot Sh...

Set up: 2 balls, 2 lines of players behind hoop on baseline.Player drives around and out to recieve a pass from the opposite line and puts a shot up. Ball gets passed to line on opposite side driven from. Progression: Drive wider and shoot or lay up.

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Knockout Shooting - Basketball...

A line at the free-throw line. The 1st 2 players will have a basketball. The player in front always gets to shoot 1st. As soon as the player in front shoots the player behind can shoot. If the shot is missed, you get your rebound and can shoot as close as you like. The 1st shot must be taken from the free-throw line. A player gets knocked out if the player behind scores before they do.

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Pairs Bounce Pass Pass Shoot S...

Pairs move down and back up the court passing between themselves using a bounce pass.<br>Final pass to release shot is a standard pass.

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Basketball: 2 v 1 Screening

Setup as shown. Split the group into two with a further person starting on the cone as shown.Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before giving a handoff pass back to player 1. Player 2 then turns to make a screen, with player 3 making a run, then making a cut before receiving a pass from player 1 and shooting.

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Cut and shoot Shooting - Baske...

Player 1 passes the ball to players 2. Player 1 follows the pass to then cut out to the cone to receive the ball back from player 2. Player 1 drives to the basket and shoots or does a lay-up and collects the rebound to give a outlet pass to player 2. swap roles.

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Pass, Push off and shoot! Shoo...

Players pass to the player higher up the court on the wing and then run up to the cones where they're blocked by another player. Players must wait for a second before then pushing off and running up the court for the return pass. After receiving the ball back they run inside the key and perform a lay-up.

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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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Elbow shooting drill Shooting ...

The group of players based on the halfway line start by running towards the elbow of the three point line. On receiving the ball the player should then shoot. The practice is then repeated on the other side of the arc.

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Count the fingers dribble Drib...

Two players with 1 ballOne player starts in front with another behind, with a ball. The player in front has to hold up some fingers for the dribbling player to call out. Change roles after 1 minute.

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Using Screens On and Off the B...

Create space in congested areas with clever movement by the players off the ball. Teach your team how to set the screen to make space for the ball carrier to attack into.
ball screen ANSWERS
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Can someone explain the pick and roll in basketball?

Can someone explain the pick and roll in basketball please? Thanks

Anna Maria Gatt Coach, Malta

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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Animation - pass ball to 3rd player

How to show in animation how to pass the ball to a 3rd player who did not originally pass the ball?

Rick Mak Coach, Canada
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Ball Screen/Switching Drill

Copy of Ball Screen/Switching Drill

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Continuous ball screen drill

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