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2 Player Pass, Cut and Shoot

Player 1 passes across to player 2. Player 1 will then cut around the cone near the baseline and back up towards the 3 point line. When Player 1 gets to this position player 2 will pass to player 1. Player 2 will then run around the cone and cut towards the basket where he will receive a pass from player 1 and shoot the ball.

Passing

Fake forwards

Build upon forward-backward dribble. Move your body weight forwards and then backwards while still dribbling the ball. Technique used to back away from defenders.

Dribbling Techniques

Get Open Drill

This is a pass and run to the back of the opposite line drill, with a v-cut movement before the pass. Player 1 starts in the triple threat position whilst 2 makes a v cut. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2. Player 2 fakes a pass to player 1 who now cuts towards the basket. Player 3 (stood behind player 1) now v-cuts to the front of their line. Player 2 passes the ball to player 3. Player 4 (stood behind player 2) makes a v-cut to the front of their line. Player 3 passes the ball to player 4.

Footwork and Movement

Give and go

Player 1 makes a pass to player 2 before sprinting to receive the pass back from player 2. Player 1 then has a shot.

Footwork and Movement

Low post power moves - footwork moves (ii)

Players take it in turn to v cut / flash across the lane to the low post area. Upon arriving, post up correctly and receive pass from passer. Player will then perform the designated move.Inside pivot - jump shot. Front pivot, pump fake, step through.

Footwork and Movement

Push them back and shoot

The defender (red player 1) rolls the ball out for the attacker to pick up and then play a 1 v 1 against them. The rules of the practice are that the attacker is only allowed three attacking dribbles before the point is dead.

1 v 1

Setting a Screen

Player 1 with the ball. Player 2 sets the screen at either side of the defender. When the screen is set player 1 fakes to the opposite side then crosses back to rub shoulders with the screener, before dribbling past and either taking a shot or a lay up.

Screening

Step and pass with low fake

When stepping left or right to make a pass, move the hands low to dummy the defender that you are dribbling. Lift high to make the pass over the defender.

Passing Technique

V Cut high - with change of pace

Player on top of the perimeter is a passer and player on the side is a cutter. The cutter runs towards the key until on foot is inside the key then they change direction and move towards the ball. When they are free they must signal for the ball with their outside hand. Once they receive the ball they can then square up towards the basket and go for a shot or drive for a lay up.

Footwork and Movement

Run, Fake, Pass and Shoot Shoo...

Player 1 passes to player 2 and makes a break forwards before usinga body fake to get free. After the fake the player then accelerates to the elbow of the free throw line where they receive the ball, shoots and if necessary follow up with a rebound shot. Player 1 then passes to player 2 who throws the ball to the next player in line before joining the back of the queue. Player 1 replaces player 2 and the drill continues.

General

Fake forwards Dribbling Techni...

Build upon forward-backward dribble. Move your body weight forwards and then backwards while still dribbling the ball. Technique used to back away from defenders.

General

Throw Fake Jump Shot Individua...

Throw the ball forwards with a bit of backspin so that you can catch the ball after it has bounced, to simulate a pass.Fake left.Drive back and right into space to make the jump shot.

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Fake and Shoot Shooting - Bask...

Begin this move with a fake to the middle. Move off the lane about 5 meters to face the other sideline. Toss the ball into the middle of the lane and jab step and cut to the ball and catch chin and shoot a 2 meter jump hook. Take twenty shots on both sides.

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Basketball: Step and pass with...

When stepping left or right to make a pass, move the hands low to dummy the defender that you are dribbling. Lift high to make the pass over the defender.

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Turn and Pass Advanced Ball Ha...

Players drive out to receive the pass, turn 360 degrees and then drive past the chair to have their shot.

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Eggbeater - drive and shoot Sh...

Set up: 2 balls, 2 lines of players behind hoop on baseline.Player drives around and out to recieve a pass from the opposite line and puts a shot up. Ball gets passed to line on opposite side driven from. Progression: Drive wider and shoot or lay up.

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Basketball: Practise shooting ...

Practice doing virtual variations of different moves, for example do a spin back at the top of the three point line in a guard position, forward pivot to a triple thread, head and shoulder fake to the middle, dibble drive to the baseline, do a spin fake and drive on the baseline to shoot a reverse layup. You will need to simulate different type game situations.

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Reverse baseline drop step and...

After a shot is released move quickly to a re-rounding position and put back with a power move. Remember to open out to get more reach. Go up to the shot from the chin position. Do not take the ball outwards then up. Do twenty of these on each side.

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Individual 1v1 moves Shooting ...

Move off the lane about 5 meters to face the sideline. Toss the ball into the middle, jab step and cut, catch, chin and do a lift fake, drop step back to the original position, bounce once, hop and shoot a fully extended jump shot off the board.

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Pass Run and Shoot Shooting - ...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and makes a V cut run, running towards the elbow of the free throw line before cutting in to meet the pass. When player one receives the pass from they shoot from where they caught the ball. If they miss they may follow up with a rebound before playing an outlet pass to player 2 who then passes the ball back into the line of players before joining the back of the queue. Player 1 now takes player 2's role and the dril continues.

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Stutter step 2 Training at Hom...

As feet are stamped, head and shoulders should be moved quickly. As the ball returns to the hand, direct drive past the defender. The fake will freeze the defender causing him to rock back on his heals.

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Dribble Right Jump Shot Indivi...

Dribble forwards.Stop at an imaginary defender.Ball behind the back into the right hand to set up the jump shot.

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Double drop step Shooting - Ba...

From the block do a spin back, drop step to the power box, lift fake from the chin position, jump step to a hook. Concentrate on not bringing the ball down below the shoulders. When shooting learn to keep the ball up from the chin position. If you move that ball even a centimeter away from that body the defender will be able to knock it away. Do twenty each side of the double drop step.

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Throw Reverse Spin Jump Shoot ...

Jump to right.Spin backwards pivoting off the left footKeep the ball in right hand and dribble the ballHaving landed on your right foot make a jump shot.

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2 Player Pass, Cut and Shoot P...

Player 1 passes across to player 2.<br /><br /> Player 1 will then cut around the cone near the baseline and back up towards the 3 point line.<br /><br /> When Player 1 gets to this position player 2 will pass to player 1.<br /><br /> Player 2 will then run around the cone and cut towards the basket where he will receive a pass from player 1 and shoot the ball.

General

Screen and Back Cut 2 v 1 - Ba...

The down screen will happen away from the ball. The player receiving the screen will fake away from the basket and then back cut to the hoop where they will catch the ball and shoot a lay up. The player setting the screen will pop back towards the ball.

General

Drop step and pivot Footwork a...

In a drop step, one leg moves first then the turn of the body. With a drop step you are trying to get one foot past the defenders foot, the body and the foot move at the same time

General

Dribble with Spin Dribbling Te...

Dribble with the ball in the right hand and spin. Having completed the spin, transfer the ball to the left hand to keep it as far from the defender as possible.

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Cutting and shooting drill Sho...

Start position is on the block. Toss the ball to the free throw line extended at the three-point line. Jag, step and cut to catch the ball in a quick step. Take the ball to the shooting pocket and forward pivot into the triple threat position facing the front pocket. Do a shoulder fake towards the free throw line and drive on a dribble to the baseline taking a shot from about 8 meters.

General

Push them back and shoot 1 v 1...

The defender (red player 1) rolls the ball out for the attacker to pick up and then play a 1 v 1 against them. The rules of the practice are that the attacker is only allowed three attacking dribbles before the point is dead.

General

Stutter step with cross over d...

As feet are stamped, head and shoulders should be moved quickly. As the ball returns to the hand, cross-over dribble, direct drive past the defender. The fake will freeze the defender causing him to rock back on his heals.

General

3 Man weave turn 3 v 2 3 v 2 -...

The 3 attacking players move up the court, playing an unopposed 3 man weave all the way to the half court line. Once they reach the half-way line they turn and play a 3 vs 2 back to the basket with the defenders staying inside the 3 point line.

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Individual cuts and shooting S...

Start at the three-point line extended. Toss the ball on a spin back into the middle of the circle 2 meters above the free throw line. Jab stab and cut to catch and shoot. Work on the quick stop or the two-count stop into the shot. Shoot 50 shots.

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Random shot competition Shooti...

Set out five cones at random around the basket. Working in pairs, players must shoot from one cone and then move to the next cone, continuing to shoot for 1 minute (players must not shoot from same cone twice in a row). The player's partner must pounce on any rebounds and try to score any shot that the other player does not get in. After 1 minute players swap roles.

General

Protect Ball Dribbling Techniq...

Progression from the previous exercise. Having transferred the ball through the legs, use the body to shield the ball from a defender.

General

Basketball: Practise shooting ...

Pull up about 4 meters out and shoot a drop shot. Imagine having to shoot over bigger people so put a little bit more height on the ball to stimulate a game situation. Make sure this drill is done in both directions changing hands each time. Do this drill from anywhere on the court beyond the perimeter three point line. Use different changes in direction dribbles like behind the back, through the legs and spin dribbles. Take shots from 4-8 feet.

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Under Shoulder Pass Wall Passi...

Lead forward with the left or right hand leg and make a pass under your shoulder off the hip planted on the ground. Bounce the ball about 1.5 m in front of the wall to have it rebound to you to catch.

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