Basketballexercises for u17
Execution
- Begin with performing lay-ups from both sides of the basket. Ensure that each player uses the correct technique and alternates between left and right.
- After completing the lay-ups, proceed with taking shots from various distances around the court. Focus on shooting technique and balance.
Objective
- The objective of this exercise is to improve team play and ball control by passing the ball within a team ten times without the opponent intercepting it.
- The exercise is played with two teams on a half or full court.
- One team starts with the ball and tries to pass it ten times without interception.
- If the team succeeds, they earn a point and the other team starts with the ball.
- It is not allowed to run with the ball.
- You may take two steps while holding the ball, but then it must be passed.
- If the ball falls to the ground, possession goes to the opponent.
- You cannot pass back to the player who passed the ball to you.
- To make it more challenging, a rule can be added that if a team scores, they double their points achieved so far.
- Both baskets can be used.
Objective
- The aim is to make a shot from the corner following a switch on the screen and a pass to a post player.
- Start by setting a screen on the defender of the ball handler.
- Perform a switch on the screen, where the defenders exchange positions.
- The ball handler makes a pass to the post player who moves to the corner.
- The post player takes the shot from the corner.
Execution
- Move the ball and perform a 'close out'.
- Play 2 versus 2 until a score is made.
- After scoring, take the ball to the other basket and try to score there.
- Return along the side of the court.
- The next team starts as soon as the first team has returned.
Execution
- One player is the tagger and tries to tag the other players.
- The remaining players attempt to move three tennis balls from their current coloured container to another coloured container without being tagged.
- Perform a cross-over three times, both left and right.
- Execute a lay-up with a variation after each cross-over.
Setup
- 1 versus 1 setup outside the three-point line.
- Players face each other, with one player inside the three-point line (defender) and one player outside (attacker).
- Play a "hot potato" game where the ball is quickly passed back and forth between the players.
- The outside player chooses a moment to drive towards the basket.
- The inside player responds by immediately going into defence.
Execution
- Stand upright with the ball between your feet.
- Carefully roll the ball forward and backward with your feet.
- Step forward while continuing to roll the ball between your legs.
- Try to make a smooth motion without dropping the ball.
Execution
- Divide all players into groups of two.
- Place a cone between the two players in each group.
- The coach calls out different commands such as: 'head', 'ground', 'knees'.
- For each command, the players mimic what the coach calls out.
- When the coach calls 'cone', both players try to grab the cone as quickly as possible.
- The player who grabs the cone first wins.
Execution
- A player starts in the post-up position and calls for the ball.
- The player receives the ball and immediately passes it to a teammate.
- After the pass, the player sets a screen for another player.
- The screened player moves to the 45-degree position on the court.
- The original screener continues to the corner of the court for a shot attempt.
Objective
- Improve offensive techniques and communication when playing 2 versus 2 with an on-ball screen.
- Start with a 1 versus 1 situation, where the attacker tries to get past the defender.
- Add a second attacker and defender for a 2 versus 2 situation.
- The second attacker sets an on-ball screen to help the first attacker pass the defender.
- Focus on communication between attackers and the effective use of the screen.
- After several successful attacks, switch roles between attackers and defenders.
Objective
- Improve shooting skills from different positions on the court.
- Select five different locations on the court.
- Take five shots from each location.
- Shooting order per location: two three-point shots, two mid-range shots, and one lay-up.
- Three-point shots count for three points, mid-range shots for two points, and lay-ups for one point.
Initial Setup
- 1 defender positioned at the free-throw line
- 1 defender positioned at the centre circle
- 1 defender positioned at the free-throw line
- Place cones at both ends
- Attackers dribble past the 3 defenders
- Defenders earn 1 point for each player they can stop
- Attackers earn 1 point if they can pass all 3 defenders
- Cones closer together
- Cones further apart
- Defenders with one hand behind their back
