4 Cones Swing the Ball Drill

DESCRIPTION

Cones are spots where players have to get to in order to catch the ball on the move.

One player on defence (Red)

Five players are on Offense (Blue)

Ball starts in one corner with defender playing man to man

Blue with the ball performs a proper cross cut in-and-out drive to shake the defender

Teammate on Blue team times his move to the cone closest to player with the ball in order to catch on the move, catches and squares to the basket, the looks to pass to next teammate who is timing his cut to the next cone

When ball gets to the other side of the court the player in the low corner position times his cut toward the teammate who is receiving the ball ahead of him, and then times his cut to get the ball on the move toward the basket

Defender (Red) must make a move across the court fast enough to deny the cut to the basket and has to close out on the last Blue player in such as way as to force the Blue team to start the swing in the opposite direction by not allowing the cut to the basket to get by him.

Players rotate clockwise so everyone gets a turn at each position including on defense

COACHING POINTS

Swinging the ball moves the defenders if performed fast and with good timing

Once ball reaches the corner player with the ball must recognize if it is a good opportunity to drive (can he beat his man?) or back out and start the swing in the opposite direction

As the defender gets more tired he will fall behind. Offense must be patient to wait for their opportunity to drive in for the score.

No jump shots allowed - only layups in this drill.