SLAP BALL DRILL
Instructions
The player holds the ball in her left hand and smacks the ball hard with her right hand.* The player holds the ball in her right hand and smacks the ball hard with her left hand.* The player releases the ball and smacks it hard with both hands.
Tips
The player should get in the habit of grabbing the ball hard on a rebound, when receiving a pass, or when going after a loose ball.
Basketball categories
Ballhandling 159 Probably 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 36 Perhaps more than any other position on the team, the big man needs drills to perfect inside and post-up moves. Combination 74 Drills that combine other skills, and puts emphasis on technique and fundamentals. Conditioning 159 Basketball requires all around conditioning; stamina, strength, speed, jumping ability and more. These drills show you how to improve in all those areas. Defense 112 Offense wins games, defense wins championships. Playing defense is a skill like everything else. It requires skill, understanding of the game, and dedication. Offense 79 If 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 74 Another fundamental skill that is often overlooked. These drills will teach you everything from individual passing drills, to team passing drills. Rebounding 77 Like defense, rebounding takes dedication. But rebounding is easier if you understand the basics of boxing out, timing, and the importance of defensive positioning. Shooting 258 More than any other skill, shooting takes practice. Lot's of practice. Fundamentals include form, timing, and mental training. Skills 32 Drills that teach other aspects of the game are collected here. Transition 47 The 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 24 These drills cover everything from individual to team warmup drills, both for game and practice situations. Wheelchair 10 I'd like to have a lot more drills for wheelchair basketball, so please help me add more drills to this category! Youth 23 For 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.
