Simon Says

This is a fun way to practice individual ball handling skills. It is simply a variation of the ‘Simon Says…’ game.

Instructions

All of the players on your team get into a circle. One player will start out in the middle, ‘Simon’. This player may do any ball handling skill that he/she desires. After a short period of time the middle player will call out a new skill and will perface the command with ‘Simon Says…’ if they do not say ‘Simon Says’ then players are to continue what they are doing. A player is out if they follow command without hearing ‘Simon Says’.

Variations

The player in the middle can use their own name instead of ‘Simon’ (ex. ‘Ashley says…’).

Tips

To begin the drill players enjoy it if the coach is in the middle. This really seems to get the kids to listen hard. Also this allows the coach to call out skills that need to be worked on.

Skills

Dribbling/Ball Handling/Concentration

Players

More than 1

Added: 1/1 2000

Basketball categories

Ballhandling 160Probably 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 260More 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.

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