Jogging/Sprints - different lengths, forward and backwards (Drill 242)
You can switch up the warmups by adding in the SAQ and Strength Drills. (Drills)
Dribbling –
Start out dribbling in place- Divide your players into twos. Have partners face each other. One dribbles while the other observes. After 30 sec to a minute have them switch. Emphasize good technique(Drill 201)
Dribble relay. Divide the group into two teams. Place one cone in front of each team on the baseline. Place another cone at the out at half court for each team. They must dribble down with their right and back with their left hand. Hand the ball off to the next in line then go and sit in the back of the line.
Passing –
Start out passing in place. Face your partner on opposite sides of the lane. (Drill 212)
Bounce pass -Standing bounce pass to your partner
Chest passes
Passing game – How many bounce passes can you get in one minute? Chest passes?
Shooting –
Spot shooting – Use cones or spots to mark 3 spaces close to the basket on the right side, middle and the left side. Review shooting technique then line students up behind each spot to practice. (Drill 221)
Shooting game – Count all the makes and try to make 10 within 3 minutes or less as a team. (you can adjust the challenge based on your teams skill level. Make it achievable).
Defense –
Review a good defensive stance
Practice lane slides – emphasize staying low and keeping the hands up.
How many slides can you get in 30 seconds? (Drill 231)
Scrimmage –
Have a controlled 3-on-3 scrimmage
Teach them to pass or shoot after they stop dribbling.
Remind defense to stay near their player without touching.
