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  • Execution
    • Player 4 passes to Player 1 and follows through (opportunity to work on follow-through).
    • Player 1 attacks and dribbles towards the basket (try to reach the second marker on the free throw line) and passes the ball to Player 2.
    • Player 2 passes on to Player 3 for a shot (Player 3 retrieves their own rebound).
    Rotation
    • Follow your pass, the shooter retrieves the rebound and goes to the line under the basket.
    Key Points
    • The dribbler must reach the basket (second marker on the free throw line).
    • Ensure balanced passes, stay in control, and avoid offensive fouls.
    • Communicate "one more" for an extra pass to the wing.
    drawing Drive, pass and swing
  • Setup
    • Set up in the triangle formation as shown in Diagram 1.
    Execution
    • Offensive player 2 sets a screen for Offensive player 3.
    • Offensive player 3 cuts to the corner.
    • Offensive player 5 sets a downwards screen for our shooter, Offensive player 2.
    • Offensive player 2 cuts to the top for a potential pass and a three-pointer.
    • If the defenders switch on the downwards screen from Offensive player 5, Offensive player 5 may have a size advantage.
    • After screening, Offensive player 5 seals the defender and looks for the inbounds pass and a lay-up.
    drawing Sideline attack
  • Initial Setup
    • Place 1 defender at the free-throw line.
    • Place 1 defender at the centre circle.
    • Place 1 defender at the free-throw line.
    • Place cones at both ends.
    Development
    • Attackers must dribble past the 3 defenders.
    • The defence earns 1 point for each player they manage to stop.
    • Attackers earn 1 point if they manage to get past all 3 defenders.
    Progression
    • Cones closer to each other.
    Regression
    • Cones further apart from each other.
    • Defence with 1 hand behind their back.
    drawing Passing defenders between cones
  • Execution
    • Begin with performing lay-ups from both sides of the basket. Ensure that each player uses the correct technique and alternates between left and right.
    • After completing the lay-ups, proceed with taking shots from various distances around the court. Focus on shooting technique and balance.
    drawing Warm-up: lay-ups and shots
  • Setup
    • Position the players in pairs, one behind the other, facing the wall.
    • Each pair needs one tennis ball.
    Execution
    • Player 1 stands closest to the wall and starts by throwing the ball against the wall.
    • Player 2 catches the ball.
    • Player 1 then moves back via the right side and catches the ball that Player 2 has just thrown against the wall.
    • Repeat this at least 20 times.
    • Make the exercise more challenging by catching the ball in a cone.
    drawing Warm-up with tennis ball in pairs
  • Objective
    • The objective of this exercise is to improve team play and ball control by passing the ball within a team ten times without the opponent intercepting it.
    Execution
    • The exercise is played with two teams on a half or full court.
    • One team starts with the ball and tries to pass it ten times without interception.
    • If the team succeeds, they earn a point and the other team starts with the ball.
    Rules
    • It is not allowed to run with the ball.
    • You may take two steps while holding the ball, but then it must be passed.
    • If the ball falls to the ground, possession goes to the opponent.
    • You cannot pass back to the player who passed the ball to you.
    Variations
    • To make it more challenging, a rule can be added that if a team scores, they double their points achieved so far.
    • Both baskets can be used.
    drawing Pass the ball ten times game
  • Objective
    • The aim is to make a shot from the corner following a switch on the screen and a pass to a post player.
    Execution
    • Start by setting a screen on the defender of the ball handler.
    • Perform a switch on the screen, where the defenders exchange positions.
    • The ball handler makes a pass to the post player who moves to the corner.
    • The post player takes the shot from the corner.
    drawing Executing a lay-up after a screen switch
  • Execution
    • Move the ball and perform a 'close out'.
    • Play 2 versus 2 until a score is made.
    • After scoring, take the ball to the other basket and try to score there.
    • Return along the side of the court.
    • The next team starts as soon as the first team has returned.
    drawing 2 versus 2 after ball movement and close out
  • Execution
    • One player is the tagger and tries to tag the other players.
    • The remaining players attempt to move three tennis balls from their current coloured container to another coloured container without being tagged.
    Exercise at the Cone
    • Perform a cross-over three times, both left and right.
    • Execute a lay-up with a variation after each cross-over.
    drawing Training 01: moving tennis balls and cross-over lay-up
  • Setup
    • 1 versus 1 setup outside the three-point line.
    • Players face each other, with one player inside the three-point line (defender) and one player outside (attacker).
    Execution
    • Play a "hot potato" game where the ball is quickly passed back and forth between the players.
    • The outside player chooses a moment to drive towards the basket.
    • The inside player responds by immediately going into defence.
    drawing Pick and roll defence
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