1) Make a line of your players (you can split the class up in to 2 or 3 groups if you want the line to be shorter).
2) The person in the front of the line will dribble to the first cone and dribble around the 3 cones in a zig-zag pattern. Then, the person who is next in line will walk over and stand 1-2 feet away from the basketball hoop. The person who dribbled around the cones will then pass to the person near the hoop. They will then pivot and shoot the ball.
3) The shooter will take the dribbler's place and the dribbler will get back in line, and the next person will start.
This drill helps players with dribbling, shooting and communication skills.
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