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1 v 1 from the wing

Set up two lines, one for the for the defending players (red) and the other for the attacking players (blue) who have one ball. When the coach blows their whistle both players run around their respective cones (shown in diagram). After the blue player has made their way around the cone another player in the offensive players' line passes the ball to them. After they've run round the cones players play out the 1 vs 1.

1 v 1

Circle Relay

Set the cones up as shown in the diagram. Split the group into equal teams. On the whistle players have to dribble around the outside cones. Once they have completed a circuit they then move into the next (nearer the middle) set of cones. This is repeated until they end up in the middle, at which time they go back to their team for the next person to go.

Dribbling Relay

Compass Shuttle Passing

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.

Defense

Dribble Relay

Split the group into equal teams. Set the cones up as shown in the diagram. On the whistle players dribble around the cones, when they reach the end the dribble straight back to the end of the queue. The player then has to roll the ball through the legs of their team to the person at the front of the queue.

Dribbling Relay

Hot Seat- Shooting Game

Set up as shown in diagram. If the player makes the shot, then they will go to the back of the line and the next player will shoot. If a player misses a shot, then they will go stand by the cone (this place is called the "hot seat") If the next player makes the shot, then the player on the "hot seat" is out. If the next player misses then the player on the "hot seat" goes to the back of the line and the player who missed takes their place on the "hot seat". The winner is the last person in the game.

Games

Pass and run diaginally across

Straight passing and diagonal running. 4 groups of players with two balls (see diagram). O1 with balls pass to the other side and runs diagonally to opposite group and continue.

Passing

pass and run

Players set up as shown in the diagram. The player who makes the first pass, will run around the outside of the circle and back to their original spot. The rest of the players in the circle will pass the ball around. If the person running gets around the circle and back to their original spot before the ball gets there they are the winners.

Passing

Pass, Cut and Shoot 3

Setup the drill as shown in the diagram. Player 1 makes a pass to player 2 before continuing their run, makes a cut and then receives the ball from player 2. Player 1 then takes a shot. After having a shot player 1 takes player 2s original position and player 2 joins the queue of players.

Footwork and Movement

Slalom Shooting Drill

Setup as shown in the diagram. Players have to dribble through the slalom, on reaching the end of the slalom the player then shoots.

Dribbling

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

Basketball Drills - Dribbling ...

Split the group into equal teams. Set the cones up as shown in the diagram. On the whistle players dribble around the cones, when they reach the end the dribble straight back to the end of the queue. The player then has to roll the ball through the legs of their team to the person at the front of the queue.

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Compass Shuttle Passing Defens...

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.

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Basketball: pass and run - Spo...

Players set up as shown in the diagram.The player who makes the first pass, will run around the outside of the circle and back to their original spot.The rest of the players in the circle will pass the ball around.If the person running gets around the circle and back to their original spot before the ball gets there they are the winners.

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1 v 1 from the wing Dribbling ...

Set up two lines, one for the for the defending players (red) and the other for the attacking players (blue) who have one ball.When the coach blows their whistle both players run around their respective cones (shown in diagram).After the blue player has made their way around the cone another player in the offensive players' line passes the ball to them.After they've run round the cones players play out the 1 vs 1.

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Basketball: Number Shooting Ga...

Split all your players into two teams and have them line up on opposite sides of the court.2 basketballs are placed at mid-court.Each player is given a number (eg. 1-5).The coach will set out a basket that each team will shoot at.The coach will call out a number.When the number is called out, the corresponding number will run out to get the ball, dribble to the basket and keep shooting till the shot is made.Once the shot is made the players will run after the ball and dribble it back to the center circle.The first player to score and get the ball back to the center circle wins.

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Basketball: Slalom Shooting Dr...

Setup as shown in the diagram.Players have to dribble through the slalom, on reaching the end of the slalom the player then shoots.

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Basketball: Pass and Lay-Up Dr...

Set players up as shown in diagram.One player on each side will dribble/run to half court.Once they get to half court, the players will turn and face the basket.The player with the ball will pass across to the other player. That player will then pass back to the original ball handler. Where that player will dribble to the basket and shoot a lay-up.

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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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Pass and switch Passing - Bask...

Two groups of players, each group with one ball. Two players are standing opposite the groups at the distance approx. 4 metres. O1 and O2 pass to opposite players and goes to opposite group and continue.

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Hot Seat- Shooting Game Games ...

Set up as shown in diagram.If the player makes the shot, then they will go to the back of the line and the next player will shoot.If a player misses a shot, then they will go stand by the cone (this place is called the "hot seat")If the next player makes the shot, then the player on the "hot seat" is out.If the next player misses then the player on the "hot seat" goes to the back of the line and the player who missed takes their place on the "hot seat".The winner is the last person in the game.

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Bulldog Games - Basketball Dri...

Select between 2 to 6 people to be in the middle (depending on the size of the group). The rest of the group each have a ball and on the command they have to dribble from one end of the court to the other. They have to make sure that they avoid the catchers in the middle who are trying to knock their ball away.If one of the dribblers is caught they join the other catchers in the middle.

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1v1 From the Post Defense - Ba...

The coach or a teammate places the ball on the floor. Facing away from the basket, player 1 (attacker) stands in front of player 2 (defender). Player 1 then picks up the ball and attempts to get into position to shoot.

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1 v 1 - Basketball Drills, Bas...

Blue player 1 starts with the ball in their hand on the baseline on the left hand side of the key. They then roll the ball towards red player 1 and can pick it up once its gone past the free throw line.Red player 1 must run as soon as the ball is thrown to behind the backboard before having a 1 v 1. Roles are reversed once the game is over.

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Changing Hands Dribbling Relay...

Player 1 dribbles the ball with their right hand, change to the left and then go for a lay up shot. Player 2 starts with the left hand, then changes to the right before attempting a lay up.

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Basketball: Stop / Start Dribb...

Split the group into equal teamsPlace cones at 5m intervals.On the command the players dribble to the 1st cone before stopping and dribbling back to the start (whilst still facing forwards).They then progress to dribble to the 2nd cone before dribbling back to the 1st cone and so on. Once they complete the relay they run to the back and roll the ball through the legs of their team mates to the person at the start of the queue.

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Push them back and shoot 1 v 1...

The defender (red player 1) rolls the ball out for the attacker to pick up and then play a 1 v 1 against them. The rules of the practice are that the attacker is only allowed three attacking dribbles before the point is dead.

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Figure of 8 Dribbling Relay - ...

Player dribbles the ball in a figure of 8 around the 2 cones, using one hand only.

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Basketball - Dribbling Relay -...

Players in teams have to dribble the ball to the opposite cone for the next player to dribble the ball back etc. These can be races

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Basketball: Two Ball Dribble P...

Players dribble two balls to the free throw line and back, half way line and back, opposite free throw line and back, opposite baseline and back.

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Basketball: Zig Zag Drill - De...

Set out cones to split the court in half, with your players working in pairs. The player with the ball should dribble the ball up the court in a Zig Zag pattern. The second player will be playing passive defence. They should be in front of the attacker at all times but are not actively trying to steal the ball. The defensive player must try to cut the dribbler off at each of the the lines (cones and touchline) using their outside foot so that the dribbler has to change direction. They continue to do this until they reach the end of the court at which point players then switch roles and repeat the drill in the opposite direction.

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1-5 Post Passing Passing - Bas...

The player underneath the basket begins with a ball and tosses if off the backboard, simulating a rebound. They then pass to the point guard on the wing and sprints forward, while the player on the wing dribbles with quick feet through the cones. Once the player dribbling has reach the end of the cones, they will then pass to the player on the run for a lay up.

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Basketball: Straight Dribble R...

Split the group into equal teams. On the command go, players dribble up to the cone and back. Once they have reached the start they run to the back of the queue and roll the ball through their team mates legs to the front of the queue for the next person to start.

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Team Chemistry: Building Winni...

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Court markings and chalk board

When will the new court markings be included please? Also I am struggling in finding screens and player illustrations on the chalkboard? Regards, Percy

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Finding Drills used in weekly session plans

Been looking over some of the weekly sessions and would like to use some of the drills they use in my session planner but can`t find them when I search for them in the Drill section. Any ideas

Stephen Coach, Scotland

i cannot upload a graphic sent to me by sportplan tech service.

yesterday someone worked with me to get a properly sized PICKLEBALL COURT DIAGRAM, but i cannot get it into a plan as a diagram, so i can edit it with players, balls, etc. Can someone pls. help get it loaded up and then tell me how to put it into a new plan as a diagram PLEASE. need help a.s.a.p.[email removed to prevent spam] IS WHERE YOU SENT THE COURT DRAWING

robert buker Coach, United Arab Emirates

Uploading drills to my plans?

How do you upload a drill to a session plan?

Nick Gall-Tomassen Coach, England

How do I upload a Youtube Video to my session plans?

How do I upload a Youtube Video to my session plans?

Nick Gall-Tomassen Coach, England

How can I put exercises from recent plans into another plan?

How can I put exercises from recent plans into another plan

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How to reduce the size of a session planner image

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Can I sketch over a diagram?

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Diagrams of plays being private

If I use this software to diagram a play, will it be viewable by the public? I'd rather it not be.

Robert Haggard Coach, United States of America

How do you do a session plan

Can’t work it out how you do a session plan Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

paul Coach, England

templates

where are your templates? i am trying to find the a4 court diagram. there is a link in google search - but cannot find it on your site

Phyllis Coach, Australia

Posittioning numbers

I wanna ask how you get the number in the diagram, i could not find the players in number and make me lay out

Kwok Pak Yin Anson Coach, Hong Kong

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