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3s Close-out shooting drill

Setup as shown. Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before following their pass to put pressure on the receiver. Player 2 then dribbles around the cones on either the left or right before having a shot. Player will act as the rebounder.

Shooting

Carolina Shooting with Pressure

Player 1 shoots, collects own rebound and passes to Player 2 Player 1 cuts out to a different shooting spot following their pass and adding a bit of pressure (but not blocking) to their partner's shot Player 2 shoots, collects their own rebound and finds Player 1 with a good pass Before cutting to a different shooting spot Follow their pass and add some pressure to their partner's shot.

Shooting

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

Full Court Dribble Drill

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.

Dribbling Relay

Island Bulldog

Players with a ball try and get to the other side without being caught (must dribble the ball). None of the players are allowed on the islands (Set up area with cones).

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Pass then Pressure

Players line up opposite each other. Player 1 passes to Player 2 and then follows their pass to put pressure on the attacker. The attacker has to go around the cone on either their left or right before passing the ball back to next person waiting in the queue. The player waiting in the queue then throws the ball back to player 2 before the drill can start again.

1 v 1

Shoot under pressure

Player 1 passes the ball inside the key to player 2 and follows their pass. Before they enter they key player 1 cuts out to receive the return pass from player 2. At this point player 1 should dribble towards the basket with the intention of scoring. However, as soon as player 2 passes the ball they are allowed to close down and put pressure on player 1. Once Player 1 has taken their shot player 2 should collect the ball and drive out of the area before joining the back of the attacking queue. Player 1 joins the back of the defending queue.

Shooting

Two pass lay up drill with pressure

a.04 cuts to middle of court.b 01 makes good pass.c 01 cuts to basket.d 04 pass to 01.e 04 goes in for rebound.f 04 goes in and puts some defensive pressure on 01 as 01 tries to lay the ball up.

Shooting

V-cut to the basket

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.

Passing

Basketball: Carolina Shooting ...

Player 1 shoots, collects own rebound and passes to Player 2Player 1 cuts out to a different shooting spot following their pass and adding a bit of pressure (but not blocking) to their partner's shotPlayer 2 shoots, collects their own rebound and finds Player 1 with a good passBefore cutting to a different shooting spotFollow their pass and add some pressure to their partner's shot.

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Shoot under pressure Shooting ...

Player 1 passes the ball inside the key to player 2 and follows their pass. Before they enter they key player 1 cuts out to receive the return pass from player 2. At this point player 1 should dribble towards the basket with the intention of scoring. However, as soon as player 2 passes the ball they are allowed to close down and put pressure on player 1. Once Player 1 has taken their shot player 2 should collect the ball and drive out of the area before joining the back of the attacking queue. Player 1 joins the back of the defending queue.

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Pass then Pressure Defense - B...

Split players into groups of 3. One player has a ball and throws it to the middle player, who in turn throws the ball to the third person in the group. Once the initial passer has passed the ball the run to put pressure on the receiver.

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Basketball: Two pass lay up dr...

a.04 cuts to middle of court.<br />b 01 makes good pass.<br />c 01 cuts to basket.<br />d 04 pass to 01.<br />e 04 goes in for rebound.<br />f 04 goes in and puts some defensive pressure on 01 as 01 tries to lay the ball up.

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Pass then Pressure 1 v 1 - Bas...

Players line up opposite each other. Player 1 passes to Player 2 and then follows their pass to put pressure on the attacker. The attacker has to go around the cone on either their left or right before passing the ball back to next person waiting in the queue. The player waiting in the queue then throws the ball back to player 2 before the drill can start again.

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Basketball: Defensive shadowin...

Make the opposition player turn their back away from the play, put the ball on the floor in a dribble and make them have to make a pass under pressure. Shadow the player with one hand up shadowing the ball. The other hand is down and slightly outwards.

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Basketball: Full Court Dribble...

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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Meat Grinder - Score to get ou...

This is a high pressure shooting drill designed to teach players to hold their ground and shoot under pressure. Rules: Players must shoot from inside the key. No dribbling (once they have the ball they must shoot). Players must make a basket before they can get out of the key in this all against all drill.Once a player scores and gets out a new player must come in (start with 6 players inside the key).

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Basketball: 3s Close-out shoot...

Setup as shown.Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before following their pass to put pressure on the receiver. Player 2 then dribbles around the cones on either the left or right before having a shot.Player will act as the rebounder.

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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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Transition Offense: Fast Break...

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Basketball: Carolina Shooting ...

2 players work with 1 basketball. Players must catch and shoot on the move. Once a player has shot they should catch their own rebound and pass to the other players. Once the player has passed the ball, they should make a run/cut and then get ready to shoot the ball.

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Basketball: Two Pass Lay Up Dr...

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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Defensive slide Defense - Bask...

Away from the wall the players stand in 2 lines staggered so coach/teacher can see all players. Coach will then direct the players a direction to move by pointing in different directions ( left, right, forward,back) Players must keep their knees bent, backs straight, one arm dribbling, one arm guarding, lead foot moving heel toe and their back foot sliding. When teacher shouts FOOT FIRE! players must move their feet quickly on the spot for a set time.

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Basketball: both side shooting...

Both Players outside the 3 point line start dribbling with the ball towards the outside court. Players . 2 and 4 run towarsds each other on meeting they both run of the pretend screen/defender and make them selves available to recieve the ball ( keeping receiving hand up as a target) Player dribbling looks up and as soon as the player is available passes the ball. Receiving playersd take a shot and sollect the rebound to pass the ball back to the next two player by the 3 point line.

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Running one vs one 1 v 1 - Bas...

Split your players into 3 groups. The middle players (in green) start the practice by throwing the ball off the backboard and then scoring the rebound. The rebounder then passes the ball to blue player 1 who then runs the length of the court to try and score. Red player 1 will run up the court at the same time as them and try to prevent them from scoring in a one vs one.

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One-Two Pass - Take your man o...

Players Blue 1 and Red 1 have a ball each and they are starting from the right hand corners either end of the court. Green players 1 & 2 stand on the elbow of the free throw line.Red player 1 and Blue player 1 start dribbling when they get level with the 3 point line they must do a long pass to the green players before running to receive the ball back. They then play 1 v 1, with the rules being only 3 dribbles and 1 shot.

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Turn and Face Move 1 v 1 - Bas...

Players line up around the edge of the 3 point line with a defender behind each of them. Each of the attackers has a ball with their back to the basket. The coach calls out one of the defenders names and they tap the attacker in front of them on the shoulder.The attacker turns to face the defender and they play a 1 v 1. The attacker has only 3 dribbles, whilst the defender has to try and either stop the dribble, box out or close the baseline.

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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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Half Basketball Court Extras -...

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Basketball: Crunches - Fitness...

These are very short range sit ups with knees bent and feet flat on the floor keeping hands crossed on the chest. Do not bring your hands behind your head. Left towards your thighs and lower down until just where the lower back touches the floor and rise again. Keep constant pressure on the abdominal muscles. If this is too easy then lift your feet up off the floor.

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Simulate breakdown play being ...

This drill will simulate breakdown play being the furthermost defender. Start at the guard position denying the ball. In the glide position go up and back twice then go into a help position opening up to the lane at the free throw lane. There is now an imaginary baseline breakdown. The offensive player is driving to the basket. Another [virtual] defensive player who has been guarding a player on your side moves to stop the ball handler, which leaves an offensive man wide open. Drop down to the base line under the basket to deflect or steal and pass made. The only offensive player who is completely open should be the player previously being marked, who is furthermost from the play and thus has the poorest percentage change at the basket. The [virtual] pass is thrown over the top to this man. React again to intercept this pass. Run onto the offensive player who is now into his shooting motion, jump to bother his shot. Do this drill three times on each side. Once this drill is perfected it can be used for quickness cutting the repetitions down to just 2 each.

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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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Catching to shoot Shooting - B...

Throw the ball in front of yourself and practice catching to shoot. The key thing is <span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;>not bring the ball below waist height if you've already caught it at shoulder height (speed of shot).

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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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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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Set play - Triangle Defense - ...

Start with 5 players on court as attackers.Ball starts on half way. 3 players at top creating a triangle, 2 players under hoop.Player with the ball passes to the 'strong side' and stack. Ball is passed around. Any player can put a shot up as long as the triangle is maintained. Players still hold triangle formation around the key - this gives options on offence.

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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.

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.

Fast Break Passing - Accuracy ...

In this match-intensity passing session we challenge your players to pass and break at speed, aiming to keep turnovers to a minimum!
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I need some examples of possible offence against the zone pressing (1%3A2%3A2 , 1%3A2%3A1%3A1 , 2%3A2%3A1 , 2%3A1%3A2 ) in basketball.

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

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

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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

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What are Zone drills for 8 & 9 year olds?

What are some defensive drills for zone to 8 and 9 year olds? What are some good drills for teaching players to play offense against a zone? Thanks, John

John Murphy Coach, United States of America

master practice plan

Do you have a master practice plan for youth basketball. for players 5 to 6 years old or 11 to 13??

JOHN KOUTS Coach, Greece

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

Stealing/taking the ball

what would be a few good drills for stealing the ball from opponents my team needs working on it.

Aaron cass Coach, England

post passing

may I ask about the objective of this drill?

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

Im trying

How do I control the ball, when I usually pass it back who passed to me. Under pressure.

David Membreno Coach, United States

make drill harder

how could i make this drill harder

duru Coach, England

drill

what can be measured in the drill

Noah Phillips 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

learn

i am 16 year old boy from india i play since four years i want to learn advance level 3pt and midrange shooting and jump shot

Rinki Kumari Coach, United Kingdom

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