Basketballexercises for technique warming-up

• Place three cones in a row.
• Work in pairs or groups of three.
• The ball must be placed progressively further on the hoop.
• Each time the ball is on the cone, a player must run behind it and return the ball to the other player.
• The other player can then place the ball further.

• The player jumps over the hurdle and then, from where they stand, jumps with one leg into the hoop and back. Repeat this for the next hurdle until the end.
• Jump sideways over the hurdle and then with one leg into the two hoops. At the outer hoop, jump back next to the hurdle.
• Jump sideways over one hurdle and back. With one large step, jump to the other hurdle and jump over and back.
• Then sprint to the cone and afterwards over the ladder.

• Divide the players into groups of 2 or 3 and position them on the left side of the court.
• Give each player a tennis ball.
• At the start signal, the first player from each group runs with a ball to the right side of the court.
• Upon arrival, the player places the ball outside the line and runs back as quickly as possible.
• The next player in the group starts running with their ball as soon as the first player returns.
• The game ends when all balls are on the right side and the last player is back with the group.
• The group whose last player returns first wins.

• Divide the players into 2 groups, ensuring each player has a ball.
• Instruct the players to dribble to the opposite side.
• At the opposite side, there are cards.
• If a player finds two matching cards, they should leave them face up.
• If the cards do not match, they should be turned face down again.
• The objective is to find all pairs as quickly as possible.

• Throwing with a run-up from cone position V to position III, side A.

• Throwing with one arm from run-up position II and catching the ball with an extended arm.

• With dribbles and intermediate dribbles overhead & intermediate dribbles.

• The tennis ball is replaced by a basketball. Player runs up and passes to a player at position 2.

• Player at position 5.

• Player chooses position 2 or 5 and passes to the place where they are not standing.

• 15 minutes of basketball throwing.

• Begin with the classic weave to the other side of the court.
• Return and perform the weave up to the halfway line.
• The next three players are ready to start the weave and meet the current three players at the halfway line.
• A 3-on-3 situation arises in which a score must always be made.
• After a score, the newest three players start the weave and the next three meet them at the halfway line for a new 3-on-3 situation.

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

Objective

• Perform all exercises demonstrated by the trainer.

Assignment

• The players stand in a semicircle so everyone can see the trainer.
• The trainer demonstrates several exercises.
• The players imitate him or her.

Execution

• Stand with legs apart.
• Roll the ball between the legs in a figure 8 pattern.
• Rotate the ball around your waist, legs, and head.
• Occasionally change direction.
• Bounce the ball on the ground with both hands and catch it again with both hands.
• Throw the ball into the air with both hands and catch it again with both hands.
• Who can clap first before catching the ball?
• Stand with legs apart.
• Move the ball in a figure 8 pattern between the legs without letting it fall to the ground.

• Players start with lay-ups on the left side.
• The number of players determines how many successful shots are needed.
• Begin with a warm-up run.
• After warming up, make 30 successful lay-ups.

• After the 30 lay-ups, players immediately proceed to 20 jump shots.
• These shots are taken from mid-range.
• Upon completion, switch sides.
• On the new side, start with another warm-up.
• Again, make 30 successful lay-ups and 20 jump shots.

• 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.

• 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.

• Keep running, do not walk.
• Rest periods are provided between the drills.

• 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.