Basketball drill: 1 to 0 and 2 to 1 back

• Centers + Guards + Forwards
• U12 and up
• 3 or more players
• 1 ball - two baskets

Prerequisites:

• players must be able to dribble and run a layup

Objective:

• train running line flyer
• build up speed
• finish break under pressure

Organization:

• player 1 dribbles the ball over the helpline to the other side and scores with a lay up
• both other players chase and try to prevent the score
• they start on the first dribble
• Players 2 and 3 take the ball from the backline after scoring
• and play 2 against 1 on the bucket at the other side
• defender 1 tries to prevent scoring with a lay up

Teaching Points:

• sprinting
• push the ball at speed dribble
• Instruct the defenders NOT to make unsportsmanlike conduct.
• defender takes the charge Â- OR forces the dribbler to the side
• tries to intercept the pass
• gives the shot away and punches out the shooter