Full Court One on One

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Play a game with all the real rules just one on one calling your fouls. Each player gets 2 fouls per Qtr. Then the opponent shoots two foul shots whether its a shooting foul or not. First to 25 points ends the 1st Qtr. First to 50 2nd Qtr. First to 75 3rd Qtr. First to 100 win by two. 1 time out per half per player. Use it wisely.

Instructions

Play defense from half court. Two minutes between quarters.

Variations

First to 10 1st Qtr. First to 20 2nd Qtr. First to 30 3rd Qtr. First to 40 win by two is game. 1 foul per Qtr. No timeouts.

Tips

Train them to shoot a three and follow their shot. Play clean on defense or you pay from the foul line.

Skills

Stamina. Ability to score when tired. Foul Shots will improve with time. On the run Threes. Rebounding. Defense becomes more of a priority.

Players

Added: 3/1 2008 by Billiray Armstrong, Central Aroostook High School

Basketball categories

Ballhandling 159Probably the most basic of basketball skills, but sometimes the most neglected. These drills will show you how to develop ballhandling skills. Remember that weak hand!
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.
Passing 74Another fundamental skill that is often overlooked. These drills will teach you everything from individual passing drills, to team passing drills.
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.
Shooting 258More than any other skill, shooting takes practice. Lot's of practice. Fundamentals include form, timing, and mental training.
Skills 32Drills that teach other aspects of the game are collected here.
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.
Warmup 24These drills cover everything from individual to team warmup drills, both for game and practice situations.
Wheelchair 10I'd like to have a lot more drills for wheelchair basketball, so please help me add more drills to this category!
Youth 23For those just starting out playing basketball, the game should be all about having fun. These drills will show you how to make sure the kids enjoy themselves while they learn the basics of basketball.