Basketballexercises for u11

Objective

  • Develop the correct passing and shooting techniques.
  • Improve communication between teammates.

Execution

  • Divide the team into four groups.
  • Place one group at each block and one group at each elbow of the court.
  • Give each group one ball.
  • The first person in each line shoots, follows their shot, and passes the ball back to the next person in line.
  • After the rebound, the shooter passes the ball back to the line they were in and rotates clockwise to the end of the next spot.
  • All four lines work as a team and keep track of how many shots have been scored in total.
  • Communication is crucial; players must make game-related passes and take shots.
  • The time limit can be adjusted from five minutes to another desired duration or number of scored shots.
  • The shooting positions on the court can be varied.
Execution
  • Form two lines on the centre line with an outlet.
  • The right line starts with the ball and performs a lay-up.
  • The left line intercepts the ball as high as possible.
  • The interceptor passes the ball to the outlet.
  • The outlet passes to the next player in the right line.
  • Repeat this process for a desired number of scores and then switch sides.
Objective
  • Apply pressure on the dribbler during a press.
Organisation
  • Have each player sprint fully along the drawn lines and always close off the sideline.
  • Repeat with defensive slides.
  • Repeat with alternating slides - sprint - slides.
  • Practice with an attacker without the ball. The defender must make slides as long as possible; sprint when necessary.
  • The defender must close off the sideline in any case.
  • Practice with the ball. The defender forces the attacker to turn at the sideline.
  • Keep the exercise short and intensive.
Teaching Points
  • The defender must stand as close as possible to the attacker, considering the dribbler's skill and speed.
  • The defender must use their foot to close off the sideline, forcing the dribbler to turn.
  • The defender must accelerate and get in front of the dribbler before closing off the sideline.
Game Form
  • If the dribbler manages to dribble between the sideline and the defender, they may score. The defender continues to defend.
  • If the defender succeeds in making the attacker turn at the sideline, they may then dribble, and the attacker becomes the defender.
Tips
  • Start with a weak dribbler and have them begin with their weak hand.
  • Initially, impose restrictions on the attacker: they may only change speed, but not direction, except at the sideline.
  • Reduce the restrictions as the defenders improve.
Execution
  • Four players start on the baseline.
  • Player B has the ball and dribbles towards the cone.
  • Player B passes to player C.
  • Players B and C move towards the goal for an attack.
  • Players A and D sprint around the cone and take their defensive positions.
drawing Offence and defence 2-against-2
Execution
  • Play a short game of five-on-five.
  • The duration of the game is 10 minutes.
  • The team with the most points at the end wins.
  • In case of a tie, the team that scores first in overtime wins.
  • Keep strict track of time: 2 x 5 minutes with a 2-minute break.
Setup
  • Stand with the whole group in a circle in the middle of the court.
  • Ensure each player has one ball.
Dribbling Variations
  • Dribble normally (waist height).
  • Dribble low (below knee height).
  • Dribble extremely low (bounce no higher than ankle height).
  • Dribble low (below knee height).
  • Dribble normally (waist height).
  • Dribble extremely high (above shoulder height).
  • Dribble normally (waist height).
Execution
  • Have the players sit while dribbling.
  • Have the players stand up while dribbling.
  • Have the players sit down again while dribbling.
  • Players now dribble between their legs.
  • Have them stand and make figure eights between their legs.
  • Then rotate the ball around the waist as quickly as possible, then in the other direction.
  • Note: Each part can be performed with both hands.
  • The coach acts as an example.
drawing Dribbling skills training
Execution
  • A player takes free throws.
  • The remaining players take positions for the rebound.
  • Players attempt to secure the ball by boxing out.
  • After every two free throws, players switch positions.
Execution
  • Divide the players into 2 teams, each at their own basket.
  • Dribble around the pole and choose a side.
  • Perform a lay-up.
  • The team that reaches the proposed number of scores first wins.
  • The losing team must run to the baseline and back once.
drawing 2-basket shooting competition
Objective
  • Try to score 5 times as quickly as possible with your group.
Assignment
  • Divide the players into 2, 3, or 4 groups, ensuring that each group has a maximum of 6 players.
  • Assign each player in every group a number from 1 to 6.
  • Each group is positioned in a corner of the court.
  • In the center, place 2, 3, or 4 basketballs inside hoops.
  • When the coach calls out a number, the players with that number sprint to the center as quickly as possible, take a basketball, and dribble towards the basket.
  • They have only one attempt to score.
  • After their scoring attempt, they return the balls to the center and rejoin their group.
  • The first group to achieve 5 scores wins the game.
Variations
  • Make scoring easier by hanging a hoop on the ring where players can also score.
  • A score through the hoop is worth double points.
Execution
  • The players gather on the right or left side of the midline.
  • The first two players have a ball.
  • There are two catchers under the basket.
  • From the midline, the player dribbles towards the basket and performs a lay-up.
  • The catcher catches the ball and passes it to the next player in line.
  • Repeat this until 15 successful lay-ups are made, then switch sides.
Setup
  • Players gather at the baseline in two groups.
  • One player stands under the basket with the ball.
  • Two players are ready to defend on the opposite side.
Execution
  • The player with the ball dribbles to the other side.
  • Players on the left and right run along the sideline to join the offense.
  • The defense freely chooses whom to defend but remains active without taking a position in or around the key area.
  • The player who finishes or loses the ball returns together with the two defenders.
  • On the opposite side, two new defenders are already prepared.
drawing Transition: 3-on-2 offense
Game Setup
  • Make two teams of five players each.
  • Play a game and apply the exercises that were done today.
  • Make substitutions every 30 seconds if necessary.