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Attacking rebound drill

Players toss the ball up on the backboard for themselves to then catch on the rebound. After catching the rebound players should go back up and this time try to score. Lastly players collect their ball and pass it to the next player.

Rebound

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

Floated Pass

Get players into pairs. The first pass has to go straight and is thrown into the air for the person on the other side to sprint across and retrieve. The passer runs across to the other side and receives a diagonal pass. On receiving the pass no.1 gives a straight floated pass.

Passing

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

Leave them standing

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.

Basic Ball Handling

Pairs Full Court Passing Drill

Players will pass their way up the court (chest or bounce pass), as shown.

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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.

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Simple passing and protect the ball

Simple passing technique. 2 Players with 1 ball 4m apart. Start with a chest pass, then bounce pass and then overhead pass. The receiver must pull the ball into their hip to protect the ball from their opponents.

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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 shape wall passes

Two players with one ball. Player 1 passes to player 2 who goes diagonally to the first cone, touches it and returns to the starting point, before receiving a pass from Player 2. Player 2 does the same as Player 1. They then give another pass and go to the second cone before repeating process.

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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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Lead Pass Passing - Basketball...

One player stands on each cone with a fifth player standing between two of the players, with the ball in hand. The player in front of the player in possession should set off on a lead run and receive the pass from the fifth player. After running onto the pass the next player in the square should make a lead run, looking to receive the next pass. After passing players should continue to run until they reach the unoccupied cone.

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Pass and Move Passing - Basket...

One of the players starts with the ball After passing the ball to the player on the next cone they have to run and touch the cone in the middle and return to their cone. the 2nd player does the same and the exercise should be able to continue round and round.

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Pass and follow Passing - Bask...

Player 1 passes to player 4 and follows their pass. Player 4 passes to player 5 and then follows their pass. This process is repeated until the ball reaches player 10 who on receiving the ball dribbles back to the start.

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Pass and go! Passing - Basketb...

2 players with one ball, 4 cones. Player 1 chest passes to player 2 and then turns and runs to the cone behind them, touching it before returning to the starting spot to receives the return pass from player 2. Player 2 does the same as player 1.

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Javelin Pass Passing Technique...

Single-handed pass. Start with the arm cocked back behind the shoulder. The arm goes straight over the shouler. Arm should follow the path of the ball for maximum accuracy and power.

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Wall pass relay Passing - Bask...

Two players with one ball, Player 1 passes to Player 2 once the player has passed the ball they have to go to the distance marker 2m away and turn to receive the ball back again.

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Pass and Move Passing - Basket...

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.

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3 Man Runner Passing Drill Pas...

3 lines with the basketball starting in the middle.The ball is passed to a side, then back to the middle and then over to the other side.The ball is always passed back to the middle.Once the half court has been reached the players on the side will turn back the other way and run towards the basket.The player in the middle with the ball will dribble down the middle and make a pass to one of the players for a lay-up.

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2 Player Pass, Cut and Shoot P...

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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Behind the back pass Passing T...

Stand about 10 feet away from a wall. Pass the ball around your back so it bounces back on your front side. Once you catch the ball again, you wrap it around your back again and continue the drill in the same way.

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15 Pass Drill Passing - Basket...

Within half court only, offensive team must try to make 15 consecutive passes. The defensive team must try to intercept or deflect the passes.<br /><br />No dribbling.

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1 on 1 with Entry Pass 1 v 1 -...

The coach starts with the ball on the top of the 3 point line. Blue player 1 has to try and get free from his defender before receiving a pass from the coach. They then play 1 v 1, after the game has finished the ball gets thrown back to the coach for the other side to repeat the practice.

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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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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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Long pass and shoot Shooting -...

Players are lined up in 2 lines near half way. 2 balls in rotation. Player from one line runs out to receive a bounce pass from opposing line, players take a shot.

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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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8 man passing drill Passing - ...

For this drill the minimum number is 8 players but more players can participate by joining to form a queue behind number 2, 3, or 4 on either side. Although only shown on the left side of the court, this drill is run simultaneously on both sides. The aim of this drill is to look at good passing to a moving player and the ability to send a good pass for a player to perform a lay-up without needing to put the ball on the floor or travel.

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Pass and Move Passing - Basket...

Two groups of players with one ball and one player between the groups on the side.Player 1 passes to player 3 and runs straight to receive a pass from player 3. Player 2 then makes a pass to player 3 and makes and runs to receive a pass before passing to player 4.

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Pass then run into space Passi...

3 Players with one ball. Player 1 passes to Player 3 who runs into space. Players are continue passing to each other and then running into open space.

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2 on 1 Passing Drill Passing -...

Blue 1 and Blue 3 must try to exchange passes. White 1, the defender must try to intercept or deflect the pass.

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Star Passing Passing - Basketb...

5 Players with 2 basketballs.Players in a star formation.Player 1 passes to player 3 who then passes to player 5. Player 5 then passes to player 2, who in turn passes to player 4 and the pattern keeps repeating.

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Under Shoulder Pass Passing Te...

Step forwards with the left foot, leaning forwards. Make the pass under the left shoulder. Power and direction should come from the right arm. The left hand should steady the ball and add control.

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Two Pass Lay Up Drill Passing ...

04 cuts to middle of court.<BR>01 makes good pass.<BR>01 cuts to basket.<BR>04 pass to 01.<BR>04 goes in for rebound.<BR>01 performs lay up.

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Keep ball - 4 vs 1 Passing - B...

Two grids of equal size both with 4 players inside. One team starts with the ball and passes it around inside their area, trying to keep possession. In order to steal the ball and get the ball for their team one player from the other grid is allowed to enter the opposition team's grid and chase down the ball. When they win the ball the player plays an unopposed pass into their grid, follows their pass and then the exercise starts again.

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Move, Receive then Pass Passin...

In pairs one player starts with a ball, with their partner starts opposite them. The player with the ball throws the ball to the cone on either the right or left. The receiving player moves to catch the ball before throwing the ball back to the passer.

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Lay up drill with pass Shootin...

Set up the same as the original lay up drill. Players in the right line pass to a player in the left line, they then receive the ball back to make a lay up. The left lane gets the lay up and passes to next player without ball in the right lane and joins the back of the right lane. The shooter leaves their shot and joins the back of the left lane. This can be done on the left of right hand sides

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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.

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Red, Blue, Red, Blue! Passing ...

Players work in pairs and move around the court, trying to keep dribbling to a minimum. Before being allowed to make a pass the ball must pass through a gate, the next player must then also pass the ball back through a gate of the other colour. Players progress like this until they have made 6 passes.

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2 on 2 - Transition Drill Pass...

Two players (blue) with the ball start from the half way line. They're playing against Red 1 and Red 2. After the attackers have had their shot the 2 defenders must box out and claim the rebound. Once the drill is complete players rotate: Attackers become the new defenders, the defending pair leave the court and swap with a new pair who are the new attackers! Continue until every pair has had a go.

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Scoring on the fast break - Aggressive Running, Attacking Passing

Attacking at pace is all about decision making. Develop your players decisiveness and start cutting through the opponents defences at ease!

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!

Point Guard - Individual Practice Session

Looking for a Point Guard: Apply within. This single player session contains all the drills your point guard will need to improve their skills and get the job!

Mid-Season Team Practice: Speed and Decision-Making

Speed, Speed, Speed! This week's mid season session is an intense team session designed to improve the speed and decision-making ability of your team

Shooting on the Move - Game Intensity Session

Is your team full of speedy players who can shoot accurately, even when running at game-speed? Test your players with this speedy shooting session!

Shooting on the Move - Game Intensity Session

Is your team full of speedy players who can shoot accurately, even when running at game-speed? Test your players with this speedy shooting 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!

Mastering the Fast Break - 10 Top Tips

10 top tips to exploit your opponents defence on the fast break! Expand your players knowledge with this fast break guide

Fast Break - Speed Offence!

A great speedy session for getting your to players to push the ball, make good decisions at speed and progress up the court with confidence!

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!

Fast Break Passing - Accuracy and Power

Fast breaking, fast passing and fast all round play! Increase the intensity for your next game and blow your future opponents away.

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!

Teaching Out of Bounds Plays to Young Players

Composure on the basketball court is a lethal weapon. Develop your players decision making skills in tight areas so that when it comes to it, they make composed, effective plays.

Pre Season Skills: Ball Handling, Passing and Scoring

"Teams are made in the season, players are made in the off season" - Use this session to develop your players ahead of the new season.
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teaching basketball spacing

How to teach basketball spacing

Coach L Coach, United States of America

How to beat a 1-3-1 full court trapping defense....

How to beat a 1-3-1 full court trapping defense....

Archived User Coach

how to get pass by your defender?

how to get pass by your defender?

Archived User Coach

What's the best sort of defence at college level?

I'm a  basketball coach in India, coaching at college level. In your opinion and experience which type of defenceworks best? So far my experiences shows that half court pressure, working man to man to deny the pass works best. Feedback and suggestions welcome! Thanks,Mahesh

Archived User Coach

What is the best way to share playing vocab at this site...

...where it will list and describe playing terminology such as shave, tackle-back, steal, forehand.

Ejaz Syed Coach, United States of America

How can I publish a Session?

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Offence workout for 18 year old team

I would like to know few tips for offence workouts?

Santhosh Kumar Coach, India

chest passing skills in basketball

how to teach chest passing skills in basketball to primary pupils

MELODY Coach, Zimbabwe

Can you give me some ideas about set plays for beginner girls?

60% of the team never played with set plays, and have some dificulties to deal with it.

Rui Pestana Coach, Portugal

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

Drills in bounce pass

Drills used in teaching bounce pass Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Ajayi Abigail Coach, Nigeria

common mistake of chest pass

is Equal stance a common mistake in chest pass ?

Cecilia Coach, Singapore

explain the three men weav pass in positioning a, b , c

pass in positioning a, b , c

Bhawi Rawat Coach, United Kingdom

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

post passing drill

what are the steps in post passing

Rachellesyn Robles Coach, United Kingdom

passing out of a 1-2-1-1- full court press

Good Evening I am wondering if anyone has drills for me to help teach my grade 8 boys how to relax and pass out of a full cour press?Thank you

Carrie Enns Coach, Canada
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Introducing press breakers

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Pass and Defence

Overload offence vs 2-3 defence part 1

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