Basketballexercises for u11

• Three groups at the baseline. The middle group has the ball.

• The middle player chooses to whom he or she passes, left or right.
• The player receiving the ball dribbles up to the midcourt line.
• The player not receiving the ball runs to the midcourt line.
• The outside players play two-on-one.

• 1 defender positioned at the free throw line
• 1 defender positioned at the centre circle
• 1 defender positioned at the free throw line
• Cones placed at both ends of the court

• Attacking player dribbles past the 3 defenders
• Attacking player performs a lay-up at the end
• Attacking player sprints back with the ball over the full length of the court
• Defence earns 3 points for each player they can stop
• Attacking player earns 1 point if they can pass a defender

• Place cones closer together

• Place cones further apart
• Defence plays with one hand behind their back

• All players have one ball each.
• All players stand within the three-point line.

• Each player is a tagger with the ball.
• Knock the ball away from the other players.
• Players who lose their ball are out and perform perfect shots.

• As the group becomes smaller, make the circle smaller.

• Form a team with two players each. Each team has one ball. Maximum of two teams per goal.

• Play one-on-one. The defender passes the ball to the attacker at the three-point line. Each team takes turns to avoid interference. Each team stays on its own half.

• A maximum of three dribbles is allowed.

• The defender plays with one hand behind their back.
• The defender plays with both hands behind their back.

• 3 players in defence
• 3 players in offence
• Players not participating wait at the midline in 3 groups
• Coach has the ball

• Coach passes to 1 player
• Player opposite runs first to the midline and then returns to defence
• Play 3 versus 3
• Upon ball loss, score, or rebound, the ball goes to the coach
• Offence becomes defence
• Quickly set up again and the next group plays

• Allow defender to run a shorter distance

• Use the entire court.
• Two players are positioned on the right side at the centre line ready for a lay-up.
• Two players are positioned on the left side at the centre line ready for a lay-up.
• Three players are positioned on the right sideline, level with the free-throw line.
• Three players are positioned on the left sideline, level with the free-throw line.

• Players at the centre line start with their lay-up.
• After the lay-up, they take their own rebound and make an outlet pass to the waiting player on the sideline.
• Then they join the sideline group, level with the free-throw line.

• Lay-up, power lay-up, lay-back, jump stop.

• Change of direction at the three-point line.
• Cross-over, behind the back, reverse dribble at the centre line.
• After the lay-up, remain in a defensive position.

• Take a shot instead of a lay-up.

• Blue begins behind the free-throw line.
• Red stands with the ball and their back against Blue.
• At the starting signal, Blue sprints to the baseline and returns to defend.
• Red sprints to the centre line and returns to attack.
• The goal is always to score.

• Each player has one ball on one side of the court.
• The coach is clearly positioned to demonstrate the exercises.

• Each exercise lasts 30 seconds and is performed with both the right and left hand.

• Move the ball around the body without dribbling.
• With legs spread, hold the ball between the legs, one hand in front and one behind, release the ball and quickly switch hands.
• Make a figure-eight movement around and through the legs without dribbling.
• Toss the ball upwards and catch it behind the back, starting low and gradually higher.
• Dribble around one leg; 10 times and then around the other leg, changing direction.
• Dribble at knee height beside the body, left and right.
• Dribble very low in front of the body, left and right.
• Perform a crossover in front of the body with 2 dribbles.
• Perform a crossover in front of the body with 1 dribble, keeping the ball low.
• Stand still and dribble through the legs from front to back with 1 dribble.
• Stand still and dribble through the legs from front to back in a figure-eight pattern, in both directions, left and right.
• Perform a V-dribble with 1 hand in front of the body, left and right.
• Perform an in-and-out dribble in front of the body, left and right.
• Dribble beside the body from front to back at knee height, left and right.

• Who can dribble through their legs the most?

• Use two balls.
• Everyone stands in a line at the free throw line.
• The first player shoots and tries to score.
• If you miss, you must attempt to finish the play.
• The second player must score as quickly as possible.
• If the player behind you scores before you do, you are out.

• Form two lines: one on the baseline and one on the wing, diagonally across from each other.
• The first person in the group on the baseline does not have a ball. This player runs along the baseline and requests the ball from the wing.
• In one movement: jump stop and shoot, or jump stop, pivot towards the basket and shoot. Variation is possible.
• The player on the wing runs to the elbow of the key and requests the ball.
• In one movement: jump stop and shoot, or jump stop, pivot towards the basket and shoot.
• Retrieve your own rebound and move to the other line.

Introduction

• This drill is suitable as a warm-up (passing/finishing) and as a breakdown for a "scissor" play or "split the post". Start basic and expand as the team is ready.

Execution

• Start with two lines at two spots, for example, two guard positions. With a larger team, work on two baskets with a minimum of 4-6 players per basket.
• Player #1 makes a preliminary move and cuts tightly over the cone or chair. Player #4 passes to the cutting player #1 and then cuts in the same way.
• Rotation: Each player retrieves their own ball and joins the line where they received the ball.

Variations

• Vary with speed; first master the technique of cutting.
• Receive the ball and shoot; pop-out when the defender goes underneath.
• Train aggression with a blocking pad; disrupt players' balance when cutting.
• After cutting, offer at the low post and finish with a post move.
• Work with a high-post player for passing and hand-off/hi-lo options.
• Eventually add defenders.

Teaching Points

• Set up and push off the defender on the outside foot.
• Cut aggressively, closely over the cone.
• Communication in passing: eye contact, asking for the ball with the lead hand.
• Finish with the left hand from the left side, and vice versa for the right.

• At cones A: quick foot exercises
• At cones B: lateral movements
• Between the cones: sprinting