Ewan versus the world!

DESCRIPTION

This game is about 1 player going one on one against everyone else (Ewan was the first player I used to do it). This stops the same people pairing up. Puts them against different shapes and sizes of players. Challenges the player to think about driving to the basket, pulling up for a long shot. Played with full rules - No double dribble, no travelling, etc. If fouls are an issue, you can say "no steals", or automaically give free throws for any defensive foul. You will also get to see how players attack when they are tired, and we can ask question after to see if the players noticed a decrease in speed or a change in tactics from the attacker.

The game is simple, the attacker will try to score against defender 1. Play goes until the defender gets the ball, ball goes out of play, or the attacker scores. The attacker then gets given the ball and goes to the other basket against defender 2. Then back up against defender 3, then back down against defender 4, and so on until all players have had a chance to defend against them.

It is best to do this with a shot clock, like in games. The player has 24 or 30 seconds maximum for each attack. This will also get everyone involved when the countdown reaches 10, 9, 8, 7......

Waiting defenders should wait behind the baseline of the basket they are defending.

COACHING POINTS

How can we score against a taller opponent? How do we defend a quicker opponent? Where can we conserve our energy?

We can also use this to focus on defending. Make sure the players are in the correct stance. Where should the defender pick up the attacker? Run out to them? Wait for them? Where?