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Back Cut Drill

(i) player now makes a v cut, imagines the defender is over-playing him and makes a Back Cut or backdoor cut receive phantom pass.(ii) Receives the ball and shoots.

Footwork and Movement

L cut to basket

Player 1 dribbles from corner to the top of the 3pt line. Pass to player 2 who dribbles towards the corner. Player 1 now makes an L cut to basket and receives pass from player 2 for the shot.

Footwork and Movement

Pass and Move

Seven players with two balls. One player is based at the circle of the free throw line (Player 2). Player 1 passes to player 2, player 1 who makes a cut and goes for a hand off pass. Player 1 passes to player 3 and goes to replace player 3. The same happens on the other side of the court using players 4, 2 and 5.

Passing

Pass, Cut and Shoot 4

Setup as shown. Player 1 passes to player 2 before making a big cut across court to receive the pass back from player 2, and the continues on to have a shot. On having a shot player 1 then takes player 2s position and player 2 joins the end of the queue.

Footwork and Movement

Screen - Cutter Drill

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.

Footwork and Movement

Slalom dribble then Jump Shot

The players need to dribble the ball around the cones until they reach the last cone before excuting a jump shot.

Shooting

Square-up Drill

Setup the practice as shown. Player 1 and player 3 perform v cuts, before receiving a pass, pivoting and shooting, get own rebound and change lines.

Shooting

Two Pass Lay up Drill

Player 5 V cuts to the middle of the court Player 1 passes the ball and proceeds to cut to the basket 5 passes to 1, 1 performs a lay up, 5 rebound the ball.

Shooting

V Cut and Jump Shot

Setup as shown. Player 2 makes a V cut, receives the pass from player 1 before dribbling to the low post area. Player 2 then takes a pull up jump shot, with player 1 following the rebound.

Footwork and Movement

V Cut Drill

Players make good V cuts, receive pass from player with ball, assume triple threat position. Everyone rotate one spot clockwise.

Footwork and Movement

Basketball: V Cut Drill - Spor...

Players make good V cuts, receive pass from player with ball, assume triple threat position. Everyone rotate one spot clockwise.

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In and Out - V-Cut Passing - B...

3 players work with one ball between them inside a quarter of the court. In the middle of the half of area is a cone. Player 1, with the ball in hand, starts on one of the corners of the grid and passes to player 2 after they have run inside the area, touched the cone, and then run outside into open space to receive the pass. Player 2 then passes to player 3 and the drill continues.

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Basketball: 2 Player Pass, Cut...

Player 1 passes across to player 2.<br /><br /> Player 1 will then cut around the cone near the baseline and back up towards the 3 point line.<br /><br /> When Player 1 gets to this position player 2 will pass to player 1.<br /><br /> Player 2 will then run around the cone and cut towards the basket where he will receive a pass from player 1 and shoot the ball.

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S-Cut Footwork and Movement - ...

<BR>S-cut describes the run the attacker makes before recieving the ball</BR>

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V Cut drill - 3 Players Passin...

Player 1 passes to player 2, player 1 then runs around the cone in the middle and out to the space. Player 2 passes to player 3 before running to the middle cone and into the space. The practice should then continue passing and cutting into the space.

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L-Cut Footwork and Movement - ...

<BR>L-Cut describes the run the attacking player makes before recieving the pass</BR>

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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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V-cut to the basket Passing - ...

Players line up at the half way line. The first player in the group starts with the ball. Player 2 stands on the left hand side of the court and player 3 stands at the corner on the right hand side. Player 1 passes to player 2, fakes to go the other way and then goes towards the ball and receives the return pass. Player 1 pivots (use front or reverse pivot) and passes the ball to player 3 before then performing a V cut towards the other side of the court, stopping and then pivoting towards the ball to receive the pass from player 3 and executes a lay up shot. After the lay up shot player 1 plays an outlet pass to player 2 and then goes to replace player 3. Player 3 replace player 2 who then passes to the next starting player and goes to join the back of the queue.

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Basketball: Back Cut Drill - S...

(i) player now makes a v cut, imagines the defender is over-playing him and makes a Back Cut or backdoor cut receive phantom pass.<BR><br>(ii) Receives the ball and shoots.

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Pass, Cut and Shoot Passing - ...

Players and cones will be set out as shown in animation.Player 1 will pass to player 2. After Player 1 passes they will cut down towards the baseline, after a few steps they will cut back across towards the ball where they will receive a pass where they will catch and shoot.Player 1 will get the rebound and pass the ball out to player 2.Player 2 will pass the ball to the player at the front of the line and will join the back.Player 1 will become the next passer

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Basketball: Pass and move - Co...

Players work in teams of 4 with 1 ball per team. Tell the players to number themselves 1 to 4 and they have to pass the ball from 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 and then to 1 again and continue. Do this for a minute so the players can get used to who passes to who. Once they have established the pattern tell the player that after they pass the ball they have to run around one of the outside corner cones before they can come in and receive the ball again.

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Basketball: Dribble, cut, pass...

Setup the practice as shown.Player 1 dribbles to the cone before passing the ball to player 2. Player 2 makes a run to the cone before making a cut to receive the ball from player 1 and then having a shot.

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Basketball: 3 Player Pass, Cut...

Setup the practice as shown. Player 1 starts with the ball with player 2 making a flash (sprint) cut to the elbow. Player 3 sprints to the cones in front of the before maing an L cut. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2 who pivots and passes the ball to player 3 to shoot.

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Basketball: Cut and shoot - Sp...

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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Basketball: V Cut then lay up ...

Player on the baseline is a cutter and player on the top is a passer. The cutter runs towards the key until one foot is inside the key then they change direction and move towards the ball. When they are free they must signal for the ball with their outside hand. Once they receive the ball they can then square up towards the basket and go for a shot or drive for a lay up.

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V Cut and Jump Shot Footwork a...

Setup as shown.Player 2 makes a V cut, receives the pass from player 1 before dribbling to the low post area. Player 2 then takes a pull up jump shot, with player 1 following the rebound.

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Basketball: Cut out, cut in an...

Player 1 passes a long ball to player 2 and follows their pass, moving towards the sideline, before then cutting inside the court towards the cone to receive the return pass from player 2. Player 1 then drives to the basket and shoots or performs a lay-up. After this they collect their ball and play an outlet pass to player 2 who has run up the court in readiness for the pass.

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Pass, Cut and Shoot Footwork a...

Player 1 and player 3 dribble the ball to the foul line extended, make the pass to players 4 and 2 who have made an L cut to the elbow area.

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Pass and Cut Footwork and Move...

Player 1 passes to player 2 before making a cut to the low post then to the high post. Player 2 passes to high post and makes a scissors cut for return pass and shot.

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Cut and Corner Dribble - Attac...

Player 1 dribbles towards the corner at the same time player 2 makes a cut across the lane and receives a pass from player 1 in the post area. Player 2 make a post move and shoots.

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Basketball: Cut and shoot - Sp...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and follows their pass. When they are just over half way towards player 2 they then make a sharp change of direction and cut out, running hard towards the cone where they will receive the return pass. After receiving the ball player 1 should try and shoot as quickly as possible from outside the key, before then collecting the ball and playing an outlet pass to player 2 who has moved wide to receive the ball.

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Cut and Sprint - Full Court Br...

Player 1 passes to Player 2 and then cuts behind the strong side and receives a pass from Player 2. After the pass Player 2 sprints down the court for a return pass from Player 1 before going for a lay up shot. Player 1 goes for a rebound.

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Get Open Drill Footwork and Mo...

This is a pass and run to the back of the opposite line drill, with a v-cut movement before the pass. Player 1 starts in the triple threat position whilst 2 makes a v cut. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2. Player 2 fakes a pass to player 1 who now cuts towards the basket. Player 3 (stood behind player 1) now v-cuts to the front of their line. Player 2 passes the ball to player 3. Player 4 (stood behind player 2) makes a v-cut to the front of their line. Player 3 passes the ball to player 4.

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V Cut high - with change of pa...

Player on top of the perimeter is a passer and player on the side is a cutter. The cutter runs towards the key until on foot is inside the key then they change direction and move towards the ball. When they are free they must signal for the ball with their outside hand.Once they receive the ball they can then square up towards the basket and go for a shot or drive for a lay up.

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Basketball: Down Screen and Fl...

The down screen will happen away from the ball. The player receiving the screen will step over the screen and then take 2 long backward steps away from the screen towards the corner of the court. The screener will turn and cut back towards the ball. This cut will happen if the defender tries to get around the screen and stop the cut towards the ball.

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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 and Back Cut Screening ...

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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Pass, Cut and Shoot 4 Footwork...

Setup as shown.Player 1 passes to player 2 before making a big cut across court to receive the pass back from player 2, and the continues on to have a shot.On having a shot player 1 then takes player 2s position and player 2 joins the end of the queue.

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3 Man Motion Drill (ii) Shooti...

1 passes to 2. p1 v-cut and replace yourself. 2 pass back to 1. 2 & 3 back cut. <br>1 pass to 2 or 3. Rebound & rotate anti-clockwise.

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3 Player Pass, Cut and Shoot F...

Setup the practice as shown. Player 1 starts with the ball with player 2 making a flash (sprint) cut to the elbow. Player 3 sprints to the cones in front of the before maing an L cut. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2 who pivots and passes the ball to player 3 to shoot.

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Moving without the ball: Spacing Out and the Back Cut

Get your players thinking about their off the ball movement, losing their markers and calling for the pass with this 7 drills and games session!

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!

1 vs 1 Attacking Moves to the Basket

Instill a confidence in your attackers so they play with freedom and directness to start really taking advantage of their skills!

Stop Travelling! Improve Footwork Skills - Pivoting, Passing and Cutting.

Stop Travelling - Get your players to master the pivot. A simple technical session which focuses on your players pivoting, cutting and passing. No dribbling allowed!

Improve Assists - Speed Passing

Teamwork makes the dream work. This plan will have your players passing the ball intuitively to each other enabling them to move the ball quicker across court, especially in those fast break situations

Using Screens On and Off the Ball

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.

Squad Selection Session - Choose Your Best Team

Who's going to make the final cut? It's never easy running a selection session. Use this competitive session, to help you complete the puzzle and find your best team!

Create the Extra Man With the Give and Go

This fun passing session works on the pass and go - getting your players to pass and then follow the ball up the court to continue the attack.

Fun Basketball Session

Get your young players enjoying basketball in this fun session that will keep them interested and improve their skills.

The improvement of movement

Teach your player to pass and cut. This more advanced version of the give and go is perfect for receiving the ball in space and drawing defenders out of position!

Introduction to Defence - Coaching the Stance!

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

Moving to Create Space - Cut Back, Fake and V-Cut

Space: how we'd always like a bit more it on court. Get your team out there recognising how they can get that extra yard of space to give them the freedom to go do their thing!

Positioning - Getting Open Without the Ball

Progression leads to success! With these notes your players will be off the ball smart, difficult to mark and all around elusive.

Setting the Screen - Attacking Play

Set up a screen and disrupt the opposition's man-marking system to create attacking space for your team!

Team GB - Basketball Shooting Tests

Go on the offensive - Find your sharpest shooters with this team GB inspired shooting test session - working on free throws, lay-ups and 3-pointers!
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Drills for try-outs?

Does anyone have any advice on drills to run that would best evaluate the players in a short time frame? I am pretty sure that we will need to have a cut this year because I am not carrying more than 10 girls on my team again this year.Thanks in advance. - submitted via email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

teaching basketball spacing

How to teach basketball spacing

Coach L Coach, United States of America

What is the basic strategy used in basketball?

What is the basic strategy used in basketball?

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Evaluation rubrics for high school tryouts?

Looking for evaluation rubrics for high school tryouts. This will be my first year where I will have to cut players and I will need evidence to why. Any help would be appreciated.

David Chase Coach, United States of America

give and go wth 4 players .how can i teach this?

How can i teach give and go with 4 man?

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Payment

Hi I have just had a payment taken for 3 months, unfortunately I had been trying to cancel my membership as I am struggling financially due to the rising living costs. I have now managed to cancel mymembership but missed that cut off date for this payment, is there anyway I can have this refunded and my membership stopped from today please

Rosie Vickers Coach, England

i m left this plan

I am not have a monaey . I m left this plan plz suggest I m out this aap and no cut my money

Aakash Sharma Coach, India

this is for my team 5v5

i need some attack plan for my team adn some defend pls givve me some idea

Dcc001 Teun Coach, United Kingdom

Can only see half of video on side of screeen

Hello, using on a PC. I cant fully view the videos under coaches tips. they are cut off. Also, is there a way I can share these videos?

Christine Cowden Coach, United States

post passing drill

what are the steps in post passing

Rachellesyn Robles Coach, United Kingdom

Middle school student begginer

Hi there,I am a middle school basketball coach. How can I help middle school students from grade 6 and up, who already know some basic techniques, improve enough to be able to compete?

Ngoc Coach, Vietnam

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