Basketballexercises

Setup
  • Player 1 with the ball at the top of the three-point line (position 1, white).
  • Player at position 2 or 3 (blue).
  • The other players at position 4 or 5, on the same side as the forward (red).
  • A defender or cone around the free-throw line, closer to player 1 (defender of 1).
Execution
  • White passes the ball to blue and immediately makes a cutting movement towards the basket.
  • White makes a fake move to the left and cuts over the defender.
  • Blue passes the ball back to white during their movement and takes position 1.
  • The first player of red fills the position of blue.
  • White scores the ball and the ball goes to the new player in position 1.
  • White joins red and becomes the last player in the red line.
  • The exercise starts again.
drawing Passing and cutting to the basket
Execution
  • Try to score 10 free throws.
  • If you score the first free throw, you may take the second one.
  • If you miss the first throw, sprint back and forth twice.
Setup
  • The group is divided into two teams and positioned at the sideline level with the midcourt line.
  • A blue player is ready to defend.
  • Two red players are ready to attack.
Execution
  • When the first red player crosses the midcourt line, the second blue player, who is still at the sideline, may start.
  • He must first run around the cone before he is allowed to help defend.
  • Meanwhile, the next red player is already preparing to defend.
  • After a score or ball recovery, the two blue players attack.
  • The two red attacking players go to the sideline to line up.
drawing 2-against-1 plus 1 drill
Execution
  • The players start at the bottom of the baseline.
  • Sprint at the red cones.
  • Move sideways with a step-slide at the green cones.
  • Begin with the ball on the right side of the court.
  • Perform a lay-up, place the ball down on the left side of the court and sprint to the end line.
  • Repeat the exercise, but now take the ball on the left side of the court.
  • Perform a shot on the left side of the court, take the rebound and place the ball on the right side of the court.
  • Repeat the round with the right side and perform another lay-up there.
Repetitions
  • First round: 3 times, 15 seconds rest.
  • Then: 5 times, 30 seconds rest.
  • Afterwards: 7 times, 45 seconds rest.
  • Then: 5 times, 30 seconds rest.
  • Finish with: 3 times.
Note
  • Keep running, do not walk.
  • Rest periods are provided between the drills.
Execution
  • The ball goes to the player on the right who takes a shot.
  • If a score is made, the shooter receives 2 or 3 points.
  • Everyone goes for the rebound.
  • A rebound earns 1 point, even if a score is made on an offensive rebound.
  • The attack continues with an offensive rebound.
  • With a defensive rebound, the teams switch roles.
drawing Rebound game
Execution
  • 2 players start at the top of the paint.
  • A chair with a ball is placed between both players.
  • Both players sprint first to the baseline.
  • The player who reaches the ball first is allowed to attack in the paint.
  • The exercise continues until a point is scored.
drawing 1-on-1 in the paint
Setup
  • Players are positioned in pairs at the cones.
  • The outer player holds the ball, while the inner player must accelerate.
Execution
  • The inner player accelerates and tries to stop at the finish line.
  • After a scoring attempt, roles are switched.
  • The attacker performs defensive slides while the defender dribbles the ball.
  • Players challenge each other and maintain a deep dribble.
  • The exercise is conducted at both baskets so they run in circles.
drawing Defensive challenge
Execution
  • A player takes free throws. Two other players stand behind the player taking the free throw, according to the rules.
  • Once the ball is thrown, the three players go for the rebound.
  • If the player who took the free throw gets the ball, they may take another free throw.
  • If they do not get the rebound, the three players are replaced by the next three.

Objective

  • Improve reaction speed
  • Practice one-on-one situations

Execution

  • Divide the players into pairs and assign each pair a number.
  • When the coach calls out a number, the players with that number sprint to the centre as quickly as possible.
  • The players grab the basketball and dribble towards the basket for a one-on-one situation.
  • They have only one attempt to score.
  • After their scoring attempt, the ball is returned to the coach.
  • The coach can also call out multiple numbers at once for two-on-two, three-on-three, and so on.
Execution
  • Player B passes the ball to Player C.
  • Player B runs to the cone and receives the ball.
  • Player B performs a lay-up.
  • Player B joins line C.
  • Player C passes the ball back to line B.
  • Player C rebounds Player B's shot.
  • Player C moves to line A.
  • Player A passes the ball to Player B.
  • Player A joins line B.
drawing Warm-up with three lines
Execution
  • 3 attackers against 2 defenders, with rotation each time.
  • The defenders must help each other if an attacker is unmarked.
  • The attackers learn to take advantage of a numerical superiority and finish.
Objective
  • Improve speed, accuracy, good passes, and teamwork.
drawing 3-on-2 offence and defence
Execution
  • Each player has a ball.
  • Place the five cones as shown in the diagram.
  • At each cone, players make a change of direction.
  • Between the first two cones, they continuously execute their change of direction.
  • After the cones, there is an opportunity to take a shot or a lay-up.
Attention
  • Ensure clear changes in direction.
  • Accelerate after each change.
  • Show aggressiveness in the execution.
drawing Ball movement and change of direction