back to back 1 on 1

A fun drill thats easy to learn.

Instructions

2 players stand back to back at the foul line or top of the circle. 1 player holds the ball and rotates at his waist only (keeping his feet in the same spot) and hands the ball off to player 2 how is also rotating at the waist only to accept the pass. The ball is passed around in a circle a few times. When the coach blows the whistle, the player with the ball must try to drive to the net and score. The player without the ball plays defence.

Variations

As the kids get better , encourage them to pass the ball around the circle faster and faster without losing control.

Tips

change the 2 player matchup often. We have mini tournaments. If the shooter gets the ball in the net, he is named the winner. If the defender keeps the shooter from scoring, he is named the winner. Then match up the winners against each other.

Skills

ball handling, offence , defence, paying attention to the play and the coach

Players

Added: 25/12 2011 by paul

Basketball categories

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Big man 36Perhaps more than any other position on the team, the big man needs drills to perfect inside and post-up moves.
Combination 74Drills that combine other skills, and puts emphasis on technique and fundamentals.
Conditioning 159Basketball requires all around conditioning; stamina, strength, speed, jumping ability and more. These drills show you how to improve in all those areas.
Defense 112Offense wins games, defense wins championships. Playing defense is a skill like everything else. It requires skill, understanding of the game, and dedication.
Offense 79If you want to develop a sound offensive game, this category is for you. These are drills for the individual player and for the team.
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Rebounding 77Like defense, rebounding takes dedication. But rebounding is easier if you understand the basics of boxing out, timing, and the importance of defensive positioning.
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Transition 47The transition from defense to offense can be a very effective weapon. Teams that know how to run the floor and establish a set offense quickly, have a powerful weapon for scoring easy points.
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