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3 Man Motion Drill (contd.)

Blue passes to White Player 1 & screens away from the Red PlayerThe red player cuts to the ball, whilst the blue player rolls to the basket White player 1 can then pass to either playerRebound & rotate

2 v 2

4 on 4 Half Court

Play 4 versus 4 at one basket with the following rules: No Dribbling Pass and screen or pass and cut Make it - take it First team to 7 wins

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4 on 4 Offensive Shell Drill Progression

Player 4 passes to Player 3Player 1 screens for 4Player 4 then back cut off screenPlayer 3 then passes to Player 4 for a lay up

2 v 2

Line 3 - Out of Bounds Play

First player basket cuts and clears out to the opposite side of the floor. Second player steps into his defender then pops out to the corner. Third player looks like he is about to cut down the middle then changes direction and screens away for the fourth player to cut to the basket.

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Phantom pick and roll drill

Players stand in three lines, the players nearest the half-way line start with the ball in hand. The blue players starts the drill by making the pass to the white players, and then sets the screen for the red player. The red player then cuts off the top of the screen towards the ball. Meanwhile the blue player will reverse pivot and roll towards the basket. The White players can choose to pass to either the red or blue player to have the shot.

Screening

Staggered Screen

A staggered screen is 2 individual screens that will be set to get 1 player open. The player will run around both screens to receive the ball for a shot.

Screening

Setting a Screen Screening - B...

Player 1 with the ball. Player 2 sets the screen at either side of the defender. When the screen is set player 1 fakes to the opposite side then crosses back to rub shoulders with the screener, before dribbling past and either taking a shot or a lay up.

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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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Basketball: Off the screen sho...

Setup the practice as shown. Player 3 runs into the arc and runs off the screen created by player 2 before receiving the ball from player 1, turning and then shooting. Player 3 then collects the ball and returns the ball back to player 1.

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Staggered Screen Screening - B...

A staggered screen is 2 individual screens that will be set to get 1 player open. The player will run around both screens to receive the ball for a shot.

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Basketball: Screen on Player w...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before running forwards to make a screen on them. Player 2 proceeds to dribble around player 1 before going for a jump shot. Players then rotate (player 1 becomes player 2 and player joins the back of the line).

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Basketball: Screen - 2 v 2 - S...

One attacking player sets up near sideline with the ball. 2 defenders set up in line to defend players.Other attacking player sets a screen on first defender. This opens the player up for a pass and a shot or clears the way for a lay up.

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High Ball Screen- Jump Shot Dr...

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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Ball Screen vs Defender going ...

The dribbler will use the ball screen, this situation the dribblers defender has gone under the screen. The dribbler is going to stop on top of the screen and shoot a jump shot.

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Screen and Back Cut 2 v 1 - Ba...

The down screen will happen away from the ball. The player receiving the screen will fake away from the basket and then back cut to the hoop where they will catch the ball and shoot a lay up. The player setting the screen will pop back towards the ball.

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Screen the Screener Screening ...

Screen the screener involves 3 players. 1 player will set a screen for another player, then an additional screen will happen for the player that set the 1st screen.

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Ball Screen vs Hedging Defense...

The player will dribble down to the level of the ball screen. Once they get in line with the screen, the ball handler will dribble backwards simulating that the screen is being hedged by the screeners defender. Once the dribbler has gone backwards they will then attack again getting 1 or 2 dribble separation to shoot a jump shot.

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Basketball: Screen - Cutter Dr...

Setup the practice as shown. Players 1 and 3 dribble towards the wing, with player 4 setting a lateral screen for player 2. Player 2 comes off the screen and receives a pass from player 3 for a shot. Player 4 cuts to the ball and receives a pass from player 1 for a shot.

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Cuts off the screen drill 2 v ...

Top side or over the top cut 1 has the ball.<br>2 will screen for 3 who uses the screen as shown.<br> 1 may pass to 3 or 2

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Basketball: Flare Screen - Spo...

The flare screen is set on the side of a defensive player. The player receiving the screen will cut out towards the sideline away from the ball.

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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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Screen and Pass Screening - Ba...

The dribbler will use the ball screen and take 1 or 2 bounces to get separation. Once they have created separation the dribbler will make a bounce pass to the roller for a shot.

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Off the ball screen Passing - ...

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. The player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen on the opposite side to where they have just played their pass. The player behind the screen curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from the player with the ball to shoot a lay-up. The shooting player then collects the ball and runs to the top of the triangle to start the drill again.

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Basketball: Back Screen - Spor...

The back screen happens when the lower offensive player sets a screen for a player higher up on the court. The screen will be set on someone's back and the player receiving the screen will cut towards the basket.

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Basketball: Down Screen and Fl...

The down screen will happen away from the ball. The player receiving the screen will step over the screen and then take 2 long backward steps away from the screen towards the corner of the court. The screener will turn and cut back towards the ball. This cut will happen if the defender tries to get around the screen and stop the cut towards the ball.

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Basketball: Down Screen and Fi...

The player at the elbow will go and set a screen on the player along the baseline. Once the screen is set the player receiving the screen will cut up towards the elbow. The screener will roll to the basket.

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Double Screen Screening - Bask...

This type of screen will be used to get a player open for a shot. The screeners will stand side by side which makes it a wider screen so it is harder for a defender to get around.

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Screen and Slip Screening - Ba...

The screen goes to be set on the dribbler, the screeners defender will hedge out early to stop the ball. This is where the screener will slip directly to the basket for a lay up.

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Passing and Screening Passing ...

Players will set out as shown in the animation.The top line will have a basketball. The first player in the line will pass to the person on the right wing.After making the pass the player will run and set a screen for the player on the left wing.The player will curl around off the screen for a short shot. The player who shoots will get the rebound and pass the ball back out to the line at the top. That player will then run out to the right win and become the next passer.<div class=&quot;clear&quot;></div>

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Basketball: Cross Screen - Spo...

The attacker starts on the sideline of the court, with the defender facing away from the ball. The attacker then feints goal wards then comes back across the defender to receive the pass.

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2 v 1 Screening Screening - Ba...

Setup as shown. Split the group into two with a further person starting on the cone as shown.Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before giving a handoff pass back to player 1. Player 2 then turns to make a screen, with player 3 making a run, then making a cut before receiving a pass from player 1 and shooting.

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3 Man Motion Drill (contd.) 2 ...

Blue passes to White Player 1 & screens away from the Red Player<BR><BR>The red player cuts to the ball, whilst the blue player rolls to the basket<br> White player 1 can then pass to either player<BR><BR>Rebound & rotate

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4 on 4 Half Court Games - Bask...

Play 4 versus 4 at one basket with the following rules: No Dribbling Pass and screen or pass and cut Make it - take it First team to 7 wins

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4 on 4 Offensive Shell Drill P...

Player 4 passes to Player 3<br>Player 1 screens for 4<br>Player 4 then back cut off screen<br>Player 3 then passes to Player 4 for a lay up

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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.

Using Screens On and Off the B...

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.
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Drills for try-outs?

Does anyone have any advice on drills to run that would best evaluate the players in a short time frame? I am pretty sure that we will need to have a cut this year because I am not carrying more than 10 girls on my team again this year.Thanks in advance. - submitted via email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

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How to teach basketball spacing

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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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Offence workout for 18 year old team

I would like to know few tips for offence workouts?

Santhosh Kumar Coach, India

how to beat a 1-3-1 half court trap

dont have a lot of time but need something to beat a 1-3-1 half court trap

jake Coach, United Arab Emirates

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