Basketballexercises for u11

• Apply pressure on the dribbler during a press.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Stand with the whole group in a circle in the middle of the court.
• Ensure each player has one ball.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Try to score 5 times as quickly as possible with your group.

• 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.

• Make scoring easier by hanging a hoop on the ring where players can also score.
• A score through the hoop is worth double points.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Objective

• Emphasis on various fundamental items such as passing, ball handling, transition, or shooting.
• Conditioning character for the core of the training.
• Complexity for brain training.

Execution

• Start with a multiple of 3 players. If not possible, one player steps out each time.
• Players #1, #2, and #3 start with a half weave to the midline.
• After the pass, #1 becomes a flyer, and after the pass from #3, he also becomes a flyer.
• #2 receives the ball last and dribbles to midcourt for a lay-up.
• #3 and #1 receive the ball from #4 and #6 for an outside shot.
• #5 grabs the rebound from #2 and restarts the exercise with #4 and #6.
• This repeats for a full court continuous drill.

Variations

• Ball handler must finish with at least one change of direction (e.g., spin dribble, reverse dribble, crossover).
• Limit the ball handler to a maximum number of dribbles for aggressive finishing.
• Flyers to stop with a jump stop or rhythm stop, or one dribble and pull-up.
• Flyers to make a jab step with a counter move.
• Start with a rebounding situation, vary with players in a line or at the board.
• Defend the ball handler with a close-out and box out after the score.
• Flyers make a "split the post" movement for timing.

Teaching Points

• Demand the pace from the players.
• Organization is complex; spend time organizing for younger ages.
• Make good stops when catching the ball.
• Ball handler must finish hard at the basket.
• Visualize the defender while dribbling.
• Use a speed dribble when the ball handler is the lead man.
• Good passing technique: pass ahead of the man, make eye contact, and pass firmly.
• Finishing: Go hard to the board and let the ball "kiss" the board.
• Shooting: Basics are footwork, making a good stop, and correct posture.

• Form pairs and start at the baseline on the right side of the court.
• Run together to the other baseline while you throw a chest pass back and forth.
• Maintain a distance of approximately 3 meters between each other.
• Return along the left side of the court, but now use a bounce pass.