Process: Drills
SHOOTING
For knowledge on proper shooting technique watch this video and then complete the drills listed below below.
Elbow Shooting Drill
Goal - To practice moving to get open, passing and catching, proper shooting form and technique, and rebounding in a game situation.
Equipment - Basketball court, one basket per group. One basketball per group.
Action - Players will divide into groups of 6 at each basket. Each group will divide into two lines, one at each wing area. The left line will start as the passers and the right line will be the shooters.
The passers will start in a triple threat position, make quick passes to the shooter, and then rebound the shot. The shooters will start at the wing, make a cut toward the baseline and then v-cut back to the right elbow (the corner of the free throw line and the free throw lane).
The shooter will then perform the following moves: Jump shot, Fake shot followed by one dribble to the right or left and then pull up for a jump shot, Fake shot followed by a right or left drive to the basket for a lay-up. After the shot and rebound, the players will switch positions. Once each player has taken the above shots two times, the lines will switch assignments.
Note: Players should make game speed cuts, passes, catches and shots. This is a great shooting drill that allows the players to get in a lot of shots and drives to the basket.
Note: Once the players learn the back-door cut, it can be added to this drill. The shooter would cut to the baseline, then v-cut to the elbow. Instead of receiving the pass, they would then cut back door for a pass and lay-up.
Equipment - Basketball court, one basket per group. One basketball per group.
Action - Players will divide into groups of 6 at each basket. Each group will divide into two lines, one at each wing area. The left line will start as the passers and the right line will be the shooters.
The passers will start in a triple threat position, make quick passes to the shooter, and then rebound the shot. The shooters will start at the wing, make a cut toward the baseline and then v-cut back to the right elbow (the corner of the free throw line and the free throw lane).
The shooter will then perform the following moves: Jump shot, Fake shot followed by one dribble to the right or left and then pull up for a jump shot, Fake shot followed by a right or left drive to the basket for a lay-up. After the shot and rebound, the players will switch positions. Once each player has taken the above shots two times, the lines will switch assignments.
Note: Players should make game speed cuts, passes, catches and shots. This is a great shooting drill that allows the players to get in a lot of shots and drives to the basket.
Note: Once the players learn the back-door cut, it can be added to this drill. The shooter would cut to the baseline, then v-cut to the elbow. Instead of receiving the pass, they would then cut back door for a pass and lay-up.
Four Line Shooting - Lay-ups
Goal - To practice the proper shooting form and technique of the lay-up.
Equipment - Basketball court, full-court or half-court.
Action - Players will form four lines at one of the baselines, facing the coach at half-court. The first player in each line will start by dribbling an imaginary basketball toward the free throw line area. As they approach the free throw line, they will perform the proper footwork and shooting form to shoot an imaginary lay-up.
They will repeat this at the half-court line and opposite free throw line. Once they pass the first free throw line, the next player in their group will begin. The players should practice both right and left handed lay-ups.
Note: Once players are comfortable with the proper footwork needed for a lay-up, a basketball can be added to this drill.
Equipment - Basketball court, full-court or half-court.
Action - Players will form four lines at one of the baselines, facing the coach at half-court. The first player in each line will start by dribbling an imaginary basketball toward the free throw line area. As they approach the free throw line, they will perform the proper footwork and shooting form to shoot an imaginary lay-up.
They will repeat this at the half-court line and opposite free throw line. Once they pass the first free throw line, the next player in their group will begin. The players should practice both right and left handed lay-ups.
Note: Once players are comfortable with the proper footwork needed for a lay-up, a basketball can be added to this drill.
DRIBBLING
Dribble Tag
Goal - To practice dribbling and controlling the ball in a competitive situation.
Equipment - Basketball court, half-court. One basketball per player.
Action - Players will maintain and control their dribble inside the three point area. At the same time, they will try to knock the ball away from the other players. A player is eliminated from the game if they: Loose their ball, double dribble, step out of the area or stop their dribble. As the group gets smaller, reduce the playing area to the foul lane.
Equipment - Basketball court, half-court. One basketball per player.
Action - Players will maintain and control their dribble inside the three point area. At the same time, they will try to knock the ball away from the other players. A player is eliminated from the game if they: Loose their ball, double dribble, step out of the area or stop their dribble. As the group gets smaller, reduce the playing area to the foul lane.
Dribble Relays
Goal - To practice dribbling and controlling the ball in a fast, full-court situation.
Equipment - Basketball court, full-court. One basketball per group.
Action - Players will form four lines at one of the baselines, facing the coach at half court. The first person in line has the basketball. They will speed dribble to the opposite baseline and back, using their right hand down and left hand back. They will then pass the ball to their teammate for their turn. The first team to return all of their players wins the race.
A variation on this basketball dribbling drill would be to have the players dribble to the free throw line and back, then the half-court line and back, then the opposite free throw line and back, and finally the opposite baseline and back. These are great for dribbling and conditioning!
Equipment - Basketball court, full-court. One basketball per group.
Action - Players will form four lines at one of the baselines, facing the coach at half court. The first person in line has the basketball. They will speed dribble to the opposite baseline and back, using their right hand down and left hand back. They will then pass the ball to their teammate for their turn. The first team to return all of their players wins the race.
A variation on this basketball dribbling drill would be to have the players dribble to the free throw line and back, then the half-court line and back, then the opposite free throw line and back, and finally the opposite baseline and back. These are great for dribbling and conditioning!
For More FUN Drills Go To:
Guide to Coaching: How to coach the game of basketball
Buzzle: General site that contains information on the game of basketball
Knowledge Hound: Skills, Drills, and Tips for beginning basketball
.Winning Drills: Fun drills and games that improve skills.
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