Organization:
Scholars should be lined up in a straight line on the middle of the 3 point line.
Quick introduction and instructions for the following drill.
The scholars will go at 50% speed.
Description:
The coach will pass the ball to the scholar at the top of the key.
They will pass the ball back to you and cut to the basket.
The coach will pass the ball back to the scholar for a layup or not.
If the scholar does not get the ball they should still cut around to the end of the line on the top of the key.
Coaching Points:
Make sure that the scholars are moving.
Positive narration.
Progression:
The scholars will go at 100% speed.
The scholars will have to say ball in order to get the ball for the layup.
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