Practice 1
Quote of the day. “Success is the reward to anyone who gives there all” – John Wooden
Warm-up – Dynamic stretching. Everything is halfcourt and back to the baseline 2x
- High knees
- Butt kicks
- Karaoke
- Frankenstein’s
- Forward lunge to half court then backward lung back
- 50% speed to half court and back
- 75% speed to half court and back
- 100% speed to half court and back
Dribbling
- Review good dribbling techniqe
- Have players practice the following drills: Figure 8; Figure 8 with 2 balls; Sea Saw; Windshield Wiper; Sea Saw Windshield Wiper Combo (Drill 301)
- See what level players can get to (Rookie - MVP)
Passing
- Review good passing technique.
- Count good chest passes with a partner or the wall within a minute. Increase the distance or number of reps to buid up strength and accuracy (Drill 311)
Shooting
- Review good shooting technique
- Work on the touch drill from 3 spots. Start in close and focus on form (Drill 321)
- Divide the teams into 3 groups behind each spot. Take one shot a go to the back of your line. Set a target and see how many shots can be made in 2 minutes as a team. Only count makes that do not touch any part of the rim or backboard.
Defense
Dribble/Pass/ Lay-ups.
Two-line passing with layups. (Only two basketballs needed for this drill)
- Both lines start at half court.
- One line starts with the ball.
- The first person in the line with the balls will dribble to the 3-point line. At the same time the first person in the other line will sprint to the basket.
- Once the ball handler gets to the 3-point line they will throw a strong bounce pass to the person running towards the basket who will then shoot a layup.
- The passer will get the rebound and then they will switch lines.
3 on 3 half court Scrimmage
- Focus on making strong and accurate passes
- Cutting without the ball
- Staying in front of your man on defense
- Stay low
- High hands
- Slide your feet
5 on 5 half court
