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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

In and Out Dribble Relay

Split players into equal teams, with each player having a ball. On the command the back player dribbles in and out of the players in front of them until they reach the front of the queue. Once they do the next person goes until they whole team have been. Whilst the players are waiting in the line they should be bouncing their ball up and down.

Dribbling Relay

Slalom Dribble Relay

Split the group into equal teams Setup cones at 5m, 10m and 15m. On the command players have to dribble their balls up to, and around, the first cone (5m) before running back to the line and then onto the 10m cone and repeat this until they have gone around all of the cones. Once the player finishes their run they have to run to the back and then roll their ball back through the legs to the first person in the line.

Dribbling Relay

Straight Dribble Relay

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.

Dribbling Relay

Dribble Relay Dribbling 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.

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Straight Dribble Relay Dribbli...

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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Full Court Dribble Drill Dribb...

Players will dribble up court with their right hand and back with their left hand. To begin with this should be done at a comfortable pace, ensuring players keep the ball under control. However, after a practice run you can then line up your players so that they perform this dribble drill under race pressure.

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Tag Relay Games - Basketball D...

Setup the cones as shown.All players have a ball each.Split the group into two teams one of which is taggers and the others are trying to escape.On the whistle both teams start dribbling (anti-clockwise)around the cones. The taggers have to try and catch the other team. If they do they go back to the beginning.

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Pass and get past - Passing re...

Player 1 passes to player 2. After passing player 1 sprints cross-court to the cone to try and screen player 3. Player 3 needs to side-step and feint their way past player 1 before then running to the other side to receive the pass on the cone. Player 3 then dribbles inside before passing to player 1 who has the shot.

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Basketball: Pass and to the ci...

Player 1 will pass to player 2.After the pass player 1 will cut to the bottom of the circle, stop and cut straight up above the free-throw line.Once player 1 is above the free-throw line, player 2 will pass the ball where player 1 will catch and shoot.Player 1 will become the next passer in the corner.

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Partner passing relay Passing ...

Players line up on two sides, with one player stood in the middle. The ball starts on the side where there are most players lined up. The first player passes to the middle player and runs to the left to receive the return pass. Players then perform a quick one-two pass before passing the ball to the player on the opposite side. The drill then starts again, with the player who made the initial pass remaining in the middle.

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Cat and Mouse Games - Basketba...

Set up two wide cones with 2 teams facing each other. Both teams are going in the same direction around the cones. The goal is to catch up with the other team to tag or over take them. The team that does this is the winner. Each player will complete a full circle around both cones before passing to the next player.

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Pass and to the circle - shot ...

Player 1 will pass to player 2.After the pass player 1 will cut to the bottom of the circle, stop and cut straight up above the free-throw line.Once player 1 is above the free-throw line, player 2 will pass the ball where player 1 will catch and shoot.Player 1 will become the next passer in the corner.

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Fast break rebound relay Advan...

Player 1 starts with the ball and throws it against the basket, deliberately missing, before catching the rebound and dribbling the ball up the court. When player 1 sets off up the court player 2 should run to the outside of the court alongside them. As the players reach the key player should cut in to receive the ball and then perform a lay up. Player 2 then catches the ball again and dribbles up the court with a new player to restart the drill in the other direction.

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Zig Zag Dribbling Dribbling Te...

Going in different directions, using change of speed and direction to improve your ball handling ability.

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Stationary Dribbling Dribbling...

Can be done anywhere. Stand on the spot and dribble the ball a variety of ways and facing different directions.

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Small area Tag Games - Basketb...

Mark out a small area, typically 1/3 of the court (depends on group size). Select someone to be the tagger. All the playes in the group have balls and on the coach's call start to dribble around the area. On the coach's second call the tagger starts to dribble with their ball after the other members of the group, trying to tag them. If they successfully tag someone then they now become the tagger.

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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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Slalom and Shoot Shooting - Ba...

The player will dribble in and out of the cones.Once past the last cone the player will take another dribble and take a shot.The player will get their own rebound and dribble around to the back of the line.

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Seated Dribble Basic Ball Hand...

Seated on the floor, dribble the basketball by your side. The coach can make the harder by telling you to lay down, where you still continue to dribble the ball by your side.

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Number Shooting Game Shooting ...

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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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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Pairs Tag Games - Basketball D...

Everyone starts with a ball and finds a partner. Each pair will need a ball each and they have to dribble around within a suitable area whilst holding the hand of their partner.The coach nominates people to be the catchers. These people can dribble around freely (without having to link arms) and try and tag someone. If they do then the person they tag becomes a catcher and they take their place.

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Pass, Cut and Shoot Footwork a...

Player 1 dribbles to the cone before passing to player 2, and then proceeds to continue their run to the next cone. They then make a cut to receive the pass and then turn and shoot.

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Pass and follow the ball Passi...

Simple drill to improve the technique of passing, especially ball movement towards the chest and release. The starting player rolls the ball towards the player on the other side and follows their ball, running the other side and then joins the back of the other queue. The receiving player steps forward to and pick up the ball and executes a bounce pass. The picking up of the ball and making the bounce pass must be done in one movement.  

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Cone Dribbling with move Advan...

Have the cones set up in a straight line, Dribble at the cone and stop right in front of it and dribble all the way around the cone with controlled fingertip dribbles. Once a full rotation has been completed then you move on to the next cone.

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Spider Dribble Advanced Ball H...

Stand with your legs spread apart; drop the ball in front of you. Now hit it with your right hand and then your left hand, then reach behind you and hit it with your right hand then left hand, then reach in front of you again and hit with your right hand then left hand, and then behind you again...

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Forward and Back Dribble Basic...

Keeping the basketball in one hand, bounce the ball forward and back. Repeat this drill using the other hand.

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Side-to-Side Dribble Basic Bal...

Keeping the ball in one hand, bounce the ball from side to side. Repeat this using the other hand.

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Stuck in the Mud Games - Baske...

All players have a ball each. The catchers have to try and touch one of the players without bibs. If they succeed in doing so then that person has to stand still and put their ball on their head.

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Pass and Lay up Drill Shooting...

Player 1 passes to Player 2, who he then loops. Player 2 bounce passes to Player 1, who drives towards the basket and completes a sucessful layup.

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Skill Pass and Dribble - Part ...

Stand 10 feet away from a wall. Start the drill off by making a 1 handed pass against the wall and catching it with your other hand. Once the ball in caught with your other hand, bounce the ball through your legs twice. After this make a 1 handed pass back to the original hand.

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Dribbling for very young kids?

Hi all, great website. Just wondering if anyone has any tips/drills on really drumming into the kids that as soon as they get passed the ball they must dribble/shoot/pass rather than just running (and travelling!) down the court! Bear in mind these are beginner little girls who have never played before!! I'm doing lots of dribbling drills but thought you might all have some tips. Thanks in advance :)

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Dribbling for very young kids?...

Hi all, great website. Just wondering if anyone has any tips/drills on really drumming into the kids that as soon as they get passed the ball they must dribble/shoot/pass rather than just running (and travelling!) down the court! Bear in mind these are beginner little girls who have never played before!! I'm doing lots of dribbling drills but thought you might all have some tips. Thanks in advance :)

Archived User Coach
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