Basketball drills
1 shooter and 1 or 2 rebounders.
- Start from 3 point line with shot.
- Then slides to the sideline and offers on elbow.
- Take shot there and move back to the center line.
- From there back to 3-point line etc.
Points 2 and 3 count until 21 is reached or passed.
2 shooters start in the corners of the field.
5 positions around.
5 positions around.
- 3 or 4 defenders rotate in the paint.
- Closeout as they come from low to high.
- 3-4 attackers stand on 3-line.
- Coach passes from baseline to attacker.
- Attacker shoots directly.
- Attack rebounds then defense runs.
Basic drill Spin and swim drill
2 rows on the baseline, 2 balls (first see if it runs with 2 balls)
- Front player no ball.
- Comes up to elbow on the other side bucket.
- Gets ball.
- Takes shot (own rebound, ball to row on side where he takes shot.
- Player who passes runs around the player to other side bucket.
- Gets ball.
- Four men in Diamond Defence.
- 5-6 men on offense.
- Ball changes position.
- Defence responds.
4-4 or 5-5 passing
- 2 rows and 1 outlet standing slightly lower (on side of row with ball)
- Player without ball makes in/out v-cut and comes up to free throw line (asking for the ball)
- Player in 2nd row passes and goes to rebound passes to outlet on the other side and connects
- Player who shot the ball becomes outlet at the other end
When the ball bounces far from the hoop (2 options, no matter which player joins the row with the ball)
2 x 3 set-up
- 2 pairs (defender/attacker).
- 1 player at head of bucket with ball.
- Pass and set up screen on player without ball.
- Player cuts above.
- Player also rolls off.
Row on the halfway line without the ball
Line up on baseline (corner of sideline) with ball
- Player cuts in at pace.
- Gets ball (bounce pass, not dribble. If you get pass too early you make a dribble).
Groups divided over baskets, 2 pylons on head bucket
try to get equal numbers so we can have a game
try to get equal numbers so we can have a game
- Start low.
- Run to pylon.
- Slides over free throw line.
- Back to base.
- Back again (tap line).
Set up on one side so players can run directly into each other (loser press).
In this exercise, the basics of rebounding are explained and practiced (again).
Low center of gravity
- Pairs of equal strength, without the ball.
- Each pair backs against each other.
- Start on the baseline, player on the baseline (attacker) tries to push the player with his back towards him (defender) to the opposite side.
- Defender must have his back straight and his knees deep, so that the centre of gravity is low.
- Once on the other side, the players swap roles and go the other way.
Explanation of basic movements
- Watch where the attacker is going.
- Make contact with hand/arm.
- Pivot so your back is turned to your opponent.
- Box out!
Exercise
- Same pair on the baseline, about a metre apart.
- Trainer calls out left or right.
- Attackers then calmly take a few steps towards defender.
- Defender carries out steps.
- NOTE: attacker must step slowly for the exercise!
- After a few rolls, attacker/defender turn around.
Game shape
- Same pair, around the centre circle. (Defender on the circle line, 1 ball in the middle.)
- When the trainer says GO, the attackers try to get the ball, the defenders have to box out!
- After a few rolls attacker/defender turn around.