Players needed: 5 or more A team drill that helps players with their decision making and being a team player. Start with your team on the baseline in a single file line Start jogging around the outside of the court keeping in single file First and last players have a ball The first player passes [...]
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Freestyle Circle
Players needed: 1 Helps you decide and practice different types of basketball dribbling moves. Find a circle to dribble in (free throw or half-court circle) Dribble for 3 minutes straight with various types of dribbles (crossover, through the legs, behind the back, low, high, spin, etc.) Gradually increase the time as you gain more experience
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10-5 Repeat
Players needed: 1 This drill helps you transition from soft and hard dribbles, which will come in handy during times when a defender is trying to steal the ball from you. Start dribbling (power dribble) with your right hand for 10 seconds Then soft dribbles for 5 more seconds Switch hands and repeat Do this [...]
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Bouncy Ball Catch
Players needed: 2 This drill helps keep your eyes and chin up as you dribble. Start with a basketball and a player or coach starts with a small bouncy ball While you are dribbling, the bouncy ball gets thrown to you You have to catch it at the same time not losing your dribble Repeat [...]
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Eyes Closed
Players needed: 1 This drill takes away your eyes so you have to rely on your instinct and know the ball will bounce right back up to you. Dribble with your strong hand for 30 seconds with your eyes closed Dribble with your off-hand for 30 seconds with your eyes closed Make repeated cross over [...]
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2 Ball Pass / 2 Man Shot
Players needed: 2 This is a very helpful drill that works on your dribbling, moving without the ball and shooting with a crossover. Setup a chair at one side of the free throw line Player 1 dribbles up the court with 2 basketballs Player 2 makes a hard cut from the corner to the wing [...]