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1-2-3 and rebound

Player 1 starts the move by passing the ball to player 2. Just as the first pass is being made player 3 runs diagonally in court in preparation to receive the ball from player 2. Player 2 passes the ball to player 3 who has a shot from the edge of the key. Meanwhile player 1 should have run up court and is positioned ready to receive the rebound if player 3's shot misses.

Shooting

Box 1 - Out of Bounds Play

The player on the elbow closest to the ball (ballside) will set a downscreen for the player on the block to sprint to the three point line to receive the pass from the inbounder. Two players weakside simply space out to the three point line.

Passing

Hand speed and Reactions

Hand quickness and reaction drill. Have a wide stance, holding the ball with 1 hand in front and the other hand behind. You will let go of the ball and switch hand positions.

Advanced Ball Handling

Pass and move - On shout

Player 1 passes to player 3 who then passes to player 2. Once player 3 has passed the ball he then runs to player 1 and shouts "Go", player 1 then goes to where player 3 was. Player 2 then passes to player 1 and they then pass to player 4. Player 1 then runs to player 2 and exchanges positions.

Passing

Scissors Drill

Switching leg positions every time, the basketball will be passed through the legs to the other hand. Start out slow, once you have got it down then you can increase the speed.

Dribbling Techniques

Shooting competition

In fours play this first to make 10 points game. Players stand in various positions (in front of the basket, to the right and to the left). Use cones to mark three spots. A 4th player assists with returning the ball after rebounds.

Shooting

Basketball: Body Position for ...

When you collect the ball, set your feet wide apart, bend your knees to form a strong body position to be able to put maximum power and control on the pass.

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Defensive Position Drill Defen...

Set up as shown in video clip. Position 1- Close Out and guard the ball. Position 2- Deny the ball Position 3- Front the post Position 4- Help side defence Position 5- Sprint out deny the pass Position 6- Sprint to help side defence Position 7- Bump the cutter and play 1v1 from the top of the 3 point line.

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Scissors Drill Dribbling Techn...

Switching leg positions every time, the basketball will be passed through the legs to the other hand.Start out slow, once you have got it down then you can increase the speed.

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Defending dribble position Def...

When the player brings the ball down from above his head he is going to go into the dribble. Place feet wide apart so the player cannot go past you. Go two steps back to create a gap and go into a dribble defense mode. Knees bent, back bent, feet wide and hands down and outwards. Look wide and intimidating. Alternate which foot is dropped first. Do this drill ten times.

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Post up position Passing Techn...

This is the position a player needs to have when positing up to receive the basketball. The player needs a wide stance, knees bent and hips low. The hand they want to receive the basketball with should be extended out away from the defender. The other arm, should act as a barrier between the post player and defender. This bar also helps with balance and movement.

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Defending and offensive dribbl...

Simulate defense on an imaginary offensive player who is playing the wing position. Start our imaginary defensive position on the block playing off then toward the ball that is at the point position leading to the top of the key.

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Shooting competition Shooting ...

In fours play this first to make 10 points game. Players stand in various positions (in front of the basket, to the right and to the left). Use cones to mark three spots. A 4th player assists with returning the ball after rebounds.

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Quad and Hamstring Stretch Fit...

Players will bend at the knee and grab their foot to perform a quad stretch. From that position the player will reach up with the other arm. With the other foot the player will go up onto their toes.

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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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Footwork - Quick Stop Warmup -...

Players are lined up on the baseline. The coach will be on the other side of the court.When the whistle is blown the players will start to jog. When the whistle is blown again the players will perform a quick stop to simulate them catching the ball in triple threat ready to shoot.This is continued to the other end of the court.

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Lunge Jumps Fitness - Basketba...

The player will go into a lunge position, from that position they are trying to jump straight up in the air. In the air, the player will switch the foot position, so that when they land they will be in a lunge position.

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Grass drill Training at Home -...

Get into a defensive position and move your feet up and down as quickly as possible. Turn to your right and then to your original position. Turn to your left and then onto the original position. Do this drill for 10 second spurts and then rest for 10 seconds. Do this drill for 2 minutes.

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Hand speed and Reactions Advan...

Hand quickness and reaction drill. Have a wide stance, holding the ball with 1 hand in front and the other hand behind. You will let go of the ball and switch hand positions.

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Burpies. Fitness - Basketball ...

Bend into a squat position with hands on the floor. Shoot the legs back onto a push up position. Return to the squat then extend up into a jump off the floor. Repeat 15 to 20 times.

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1-2-3 and rebound Shooting - B...

Player 1 starts the move by passing the ball to player 2. Just as the first pass is being made player 3 runs diagonally in court in preparation to receive the ball from player 2. Player 2 passes the ball to player 3 who has a shot from the edge of the key. Meanwhile player 1 should have run up court and is positioned ready to receive the rebound if player 3's shot misses.

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Pass and move - On shout Passi...

Player 1 passes to player 3 who then passes to player 2. Once player 3 has passed the ball he then runs to player 1 and shouts "Go", player 1 then goes to where player 3 was. Player 2 then passes to player 1 and they then pass to player 4.Player 1 then runs to player 2 and exchanges positions.

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Box 1 - Out of Bounds Play Pas...

The player on the elbow closest to the ball (ballside) will set a downscreen for the player on the block to sprint to the three point line to receive the pass from the inbounder. Two players weakside simply space out to the three point line.

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Rebounding - roll off a block ...

Rolling off a blockout is used to gain a good position for offensive rebounding. The player gets around the defender by turning, pulling around. Player goes back to back with defender then continues to turn taking on long side step around defender so defender left behind. Go up for the rebound. Repeat 10 times on both sides of the board and rolling clockwise and anti clock wise around defender. This practise can be done with a defender or as a shadow drill individually.

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Dribble and Shoot Shooting - B...

Dribble the ball all the time the ball is in possession. Start in the guard position, off center in the key. In a stationary position while on the dribble, stutter step towards a direct drive to the basket for a power move. Alternate the direction of the dribble drive each time you return to the top of the key. Do 10 shots going in each direction.

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Bounding for Height Fitness - ...

Players will jump as high as they can off the one leg, once they land they will switch over to the other leg and again jump as high as they can. This is the same technique as skipping except that each jump you are going as high as possible.

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Slide-Run-Slide Defense - Bask...

In a defensive position the player will move towards the cone on their side in a defensive glide. Once they have reached that cone they will turn and run to the cone on the other side. Once the player has reached this cone they will defensive glide back to the start position.

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Fast Feet 2 Warmup - Basketbal...

Players start off with their own space on the court. On the coach's first whistle players sprint on the spot, standing with wide feet and their arms outstretched as if defending. Players sprint on the spot, with minimal leg raise - emphasis on fast feet. On the coach's second whistle, players follow the coach's signal (right or left with their arm). Players move in the crab position in the direction of the coach's signal until the third whistle.

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Hamstring and Calf Dynamic Str...

Player will bend at the back whilst reaching down trying to touch their toes. The player will slowly fall forward till their hands touch the ground. Once their hands have touched the ground they will walk their hands forward until they are in a push-up position. From this position they will walk their feet forward keeping the knees locked out in order to stretch the calf muscles. Once they have stood up, they will continue the stretch doing the same series again.

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