Skills for Points

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Players perform skills for points. Example 10 players or 5 pairs execute elbow to elbow jumpers. Coach sets limit of 10 makes per man, 20 as a pair. Team that finishes first calls out 4 and receive 4 points. 2nd place calls 3 etc. Last place team receives no points.

Instructions

Post moves, Shooting, Shooting off dribble, Rebounds and Put-backs, Drives to basket, are some ideas. Coach decides which skills he wants to highlight

Variations

Have players perform drill but add free throw requirement.
Example. 10 drop steps baseline 5 left 5 right. Make a ball fake (Show+go). Ball must be bounce passed into post by your partner. 10 makes each. Then go to FT line and shoot series of 2 each. 6 out +2 for a miss. Coach decides +2 on odd or even miss before drill starts

Tips

The points must be written so the players can see who is winning. It gets pretty competitive. This is a good drill for active regeneration after a game or to sharpen up a bit before a game.

Skills

Offensive -Defensive (Coaches fantasy is the limit)

Players

Best in Pairs

Added: 1/1 2000

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.

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