Head to head

Enhances team defense with a emphasis on hunger for the ball attacking your man on defense by 1v1 up to 5v5.

Instructions

1 v1 sprint to foul line and back to baseline and back to the ball that is on the top of the key.
One player gets ball (whoever is the quickest) and then we commence to defend until someone scores or defense stops
(only one shot).
You do the the drill 1v1 or 2v2 or 3v3 or 4v4 or 5v5.

Variations

You can move the ball to half court or other free throw to simulate transition to halfcourt defense or picking up full court .

Tips

It builds a aggressive approach to playing defense and defending the basket as a team.

Skills

Speed, quickness, ballhandling.

Players

1v1 up to 5v5

Added: 25/1 2008 by Jon Walker

Basketball categories

Ballhandling 158Probably 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 111Offense wins games, defense wins championships. Playing defense is a skill like everything else. It requires skill, understanding of the game, and dedication.
Offense 78If 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 257More 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.