Basketball Skills Progression, ages 6 – 10, grades K – 4

Overview

 Use hoops that are age appropriate, 8 years old = 8 feet hoop, for our 3rd and 4th grade
league, they play on 10 foot rims.
 60 minutes maximum time per session.
 Multiple coaches with small stations, ideal 1 coach per basket, 3-4 kids per basket.
 Head coach introducing each skill, then coach at each basket working with players
 Make sure drills are 5-8 minutes in length at most, and each player gets as many reps as
possible. Goal is to keep things moving and not do one drill for 15 minutes.
 Try to limit the amount of talking as possible. Teach fast, get kids reps
 Try to make sure each kid has a ball.
 I use parts of each one of these drills depending on age and skill level.
 I try to use parts of each section, but not all of them. Early on I focus on lower level, then
progress to more advanced work. My 4th grade team can handle all of these drills by the
end of the season.

Stationary ball handling – 1 ball.

 Ball slaps
 On fingers, arms extended
 Around head, waist, legs, figure 8
 Right hand dribble pounds
 Left hand dribble pounds
 Introduce Cross over, between legs
 Introduce 2 ball dribbling – see if you get 5 in a row.

Ball handling on the move – cones and without cones.

 Have them run through the cones without a ball, and time them.
 Have them go through cones and back with ball, time them.
 Create games, or time each kid, or have relay races
 Stockton / Hurley dribbling No cones: Have players start at baseline and dribble to 3 point line
and back with right hand, left hand. forward, backwards, and side ways.

Ball handling – Jump stops and pivots

 Ball and partner, dribble, pivot, and pass drill. Start at baseline, dribble to foul line, jump stop,
pivot, and pass to partner. Work on proper jumpstops, front and reverse pivot, chest and
bounce pass
 Ex: right hand dribble, right foot, front pivot, chest pass
 Left hand dribble, left foot, front pivot, bounce pass

Triple threat / Jump stop / rip through / Jab steps SERIES

 JUMP STOP and TRIPLE THREAT: Have kids start on baseline, and flip ball out to themselves
catching it at free throw line. Player runs and jumpstop. On catch ball goes on LEFT HIP for right
 hand player. Each kid does 5 – 10 catches working on good jump stops, and putting ball on the
hip
 RIP THROUGHS: Flip, jumpstop, catch, and RIP THROUGH below the knee. Each player then
takes 2-3 dribble after rip through
 CROSSOVER STEP: Flip, jumpstop, catch, and makes a Cross over step driving left. Each player
then takes 2-3 dribble after cross over
 JAB step - : Flip, jumpstop, catch, and player makes a jab step with right foot. Jab step and go,
with 2 explosion dribbles
 Rocker step. Flip, jumpstop, catch, and player makes a jab step with right foot. Jab step , shot
fake, and go.

Shooting Form– without ball

1. The turn, sweep and sway:

 Introduce the turn, hop, sweep and sway without a ball.
 All stand on 3 point line without a ball, jump and turn in midair. Turn 90 degrees
 Pt .2 jump and turn 90, and jump forward
 Pt 3. Jump, turn and shoot without a ball.

2. Follow through and release

 Discuss proper follow through.
 Arms extended, elbow locked out
 elbow, hip alignment,
 1 or 2 finger release
 Guide hand – “framing” ball, or touching forearm on release

Shooting Form– with ball

1. Side of backboard shooting – goal is to shoot and hit the side of the back board, and have ball
come straight back to you. A line on each side of basket. Each kid shoots 2 in a row then
rotates.
2. Front of rim bank shots – 1 step in front of rim, bank shots. Focus on release, turn and
alignment, follow through, and rotation of ball. “finger through the rim” high bank shots
3. 1 dribble pull ups – Right hand. Start at FT line, 1 right dribble, pull up, swish. Work on hop,
pound dribble into shot pocket
4. 1 dribble pull up – Left hand. Start at FT line, 1 right dribble, pull up, swish. Work on hop, pound
dribble into shot pocket
5. Start in left corner. 1 dribble pull up with right hand to left block, bank shot. . Work on hop,
pound dribble into shot pocket
6. Start in right corner. 1 dribble pull up with left hand to Right block, bank shot. . Work on hop,
pound dribble into shot pocket
7. Do some type of shooting game. First to 5 or 10

Layups Form fundamentals progression – Explosion layups (layups off 1 foot)

 1. High 5 drill: Proper footwork without a ball, line up at elbow. Coach stand on right block with
right hand in the air. Each kid runs and give coach a high 5 with right hand, jumping off left foot
2. After 4-5 reps with out a ball, have coach stand at block with a ball in hand. Kid runs from
elbow, takes ball out of coach hands, and shoots right layup
3. Pt 3. Start at elbow, 1-2 dribble strong hand layups.
4. Pt 4. Coach has ball on wing, player starts at 3 point line, coach makes bounce pass for layup.
Shooting and catching on move.
5. Have some type of game
6. Repeat drills for weak hand.

Layup progression – Power layups (layups off 2 feet)

1. start at elbow, 1-2 dribbles, strong jump stop inside paint, and bank shot.
2. Work both sides right and left, move lines back
3. Coach makes bounce pass and player catches, and shoots power layup

Offense fundamentals - Cuts Progression

 Introduce V cut. Start at block, step in and cut to 3 point line. Catch and face, triple threat,
get ball on left hip. Each Side. 1 on 0, no defense
 1 on 1 - have player face guard. offense must v cut to get open, catch and face, strong with
ball
 Backdoor Cut: 1 on 0. Player v cuts to 3 point line, is denied, makes "swim move", calls for
the ball, and cuts backdoor. Finish with layup. Each side of floor
 Backdoor cut: 1 on 1. coach is passer. player v cuts to 3 point line, is denied, makes "swim
move", calls for the ball, and cuts backdoor. Finish with layup. Each side of floor
 2 on 0 : 1 player at top of key with ball, player 2 on block. V cut to get open, strong pass,
catch and face. Switch lines and sides of floor. Work on V cut and back door cuts.
 2 on 2: offense must make pass to player on wing using v cut or back door.
 2 on 0: Pass and Cut, Basket cut: 1 player at top of key with ball, player 2 on block. V cut to
get open, strong pass, catch and face. ON pass to wing, PG cuts makes basket cut. pass for
layup. Timing and spacing.
 2 on 2: Pass and Cut, basket cut: Add defense, pass to wing, try to make pass for layup.
Spacing, timing, ball fakes, strong with ball. Switch sides of floor.

Introduce Screening, Ball screens and screen away:

 2 on 0 Ball screens, middle ball screen

o Start elbow and top of key. work screen and roll. attack off of screen, then hit roll
man. both sides of floor.
 2 on 0 Side ball screen:
o V cut to get open, pass to wing, ball screen and roll. Attack off screen, then hit roll
man. Both sides of floor.
 2 on 0 and coach - Pass and screen away, CURL CUT:
o pass to coach and screen away. Curl and replace. 2 balls. Coach passes to curl for
layup, then hits screener replacing at elbow for jump shot. Both sides of floor
  2 on 0 + Coach - Pass and screen away, Flare Cut:
o Defense goes under, cutter flares for jump shot, screener cuts to rim. Each get shot.

Add Defense to each situation for later drills.

 Form Shooting

Alignment, (The Turn) – Shooting arm, shoulder, and hip all point to the rim. Finish your jump shot with feet turned on
the landing

Follow through, (the Finger) – straight arm, finger through the rim, ball is released off index / pointer finger, snap your
wrist. Hold your follow through. Your off hand can frame the shot or touch the wrist

Jumping, (The Sweep) – always jump toward the basket. You should land 6 to 12 inches in front of where you shot it.
Your feet should be turned on the landing.

Power, (The Dip) – catch the ball at your chest, dip the ball to your waist, then shoot. This dip gives you power and
rhythm

Stance – narrow stance, feet turned

Our goal is to be a straight shooter. We only want to miss short or long.

1. Side misses:
a. Work on your alignment . Check your feet, shoulder, and elbow. You should be a one eye shooter, with
your arm in line with the basket and your right eye.
2. Short misses:
a. Work on your power, and the dip. Catch at chest, dip the ball to the hip and shoot.
b. For more power, jump forward more from long distances
3. Long misses:
a. More arch, work on relaxing your shoulder to shoot the ball higher

The Dip – Ball at your hip for The Turn – feet turned, arm, Follow through – Consistent
rhythm and power. shoulder, and hip aligned to the follow through with finger through
rim. “One Eyed Shooter” the rim, off hand framing shot
Great Jump shooters - shooting shoulder and hip aligned with basket, narrow stance, and consistent release

Kobe Bryant Michael Jordan Larry Bird Ray Allen JR Smith

Carmelo Anthony Breanna Stewart

Swin Cash
JJ Redick

Maya Moore Elena Delle Donne Diana Taurasi

Kelsey Plum
 Jab step and pivot series – “Pivoting to Attack” video on YouTube
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Each player has own ball. Right hand players = left foot pivot, right foot is jab foot.

I. Individual drills w/ Heavy ball

1. Rip – ball on left hip, step and rip thru under right knee to right hip.
2. Jab – ball on left hip, jab hard with right leg, ball should go hard from left hip to right knee
3. Crossover step – ball on left hip, right leg crosses over
4. Sweep – ball on right hip, sweep ball under your right knee, and use a crossover step
5. Rocker step – Similar to a jab, ball starts on the left hip, jab and ball goes on the outside of the leg.
After the jab, use a shot fake
6. Step Across - used vs pressure. Ball on right hip, put ball near head to left hip and step through

II. Elbow series: Each player has ball, 1 line at each elbow
1. Step across, rip and score: players step across, then rips ball below the knee and drives to rim.
2. Step across, jab and crossover step: Players use the step across, jab with strong foot, then use
crossover step
3. Rocker step, then shot: Players step with right foot and ball goes on outside of hip, step back and
shoot from the elbow
4. Rocker step, head fake, crossover: Players make rocker step with right foot with ball on outside of
leg, head fake, then crossover and finish at the rim

III. 3 point line drive, jump stop and pivot. Players start at three point line, make a move, drive to
rim, jump stop and reverse pivot at the rim. On the reverse pivot, they pass to next man in line at 3
point line.
1. Step across, rip, jump stop and reverse pivot – ball starts on right hip, then step across and
ball goes to left hip. Rip ball under the knee then drive to rim. Jump stop under the rim, reverse
pivot and pass
2. Jab, shot fake, rip and drive to jump stop, reverse pivot
3. Combination Move: Jab, jab, crossover to jump stop and pivot

IV. Wing Rips: Players start in corner, v cut to block and get open. On the catch they utilize pivots,
and jab steps
1. Reverse Pivot, and rip: Players v cut, catch outside the 3, reverse pivot , rip below leg, and drive
to rim. Alternate finishing moves. Drive baseline, vary finishes /
2. Reverse pivot, jab, and crossover step: Players should finish on the other side of the rim. Drive
Middle, vary finishes.

V. 1 on 1. Offense starts under the rim, defense is face guarding, and coach is at top of key. Players
must cut to get open, catch, and pivot. Players can use any of the pivots.
VI. 1 on 1 Spots. Players pick a spot on three point line; players get 2-3 dribbles based on age. Winner
picks next spot.
Elem Practice #1, 11/5
90 minutes, 12:00 – 1:30, Grades 5 & 6
*We will need as many balls as possible. 20 - 30 kids in the gym. 5-6 kids per basket + 1 coach per basket
90 – 85 5 Introduction / rules / drinks
85 – 75 10 Stationary ball handling
 Ball slaps, Body circles, Figure eights, RH pounds, LH pounds
Full court dribbling - Change directions at volleyball lines
 Cross over
 Between legs
 hesitation
75 – 65 10 Jumpstops and pivot – left hip for righty
 Dribble Pivot pass
 Pass off the dribble with partner
 Kevin Love (outlet), Lebron (chest pass), Chris Paul (bounce)
65 – 50 15 Shooting form – first 45 (backboard, banks, swish, off dribble, dip)
 Proper release, follow through
 Guide hand
 Alignment
 Footwork
 Shot pocket /dip
50 - 40 10 Lay ups – explosion / power
 High fives / footwork, no basketball
 No dribble
 1 dribble
 Power layup (jumpstops)
40 – 30 10 Kyrie Drill (mikan drill)
30 – 25 5 Drink
25 – 15 10 Close outs -1 on 0
 Close out to ball
 1 pass away to close out
 On ball = “Ball”
 Pick up dribble = “dead”
15 – 5 10 Help and deny
 1 pass away deny
 2 pass away help
5 5 1 on 1 driving line – 5 dribbles

Next practice Sunday 11/12, 12:00 – 1:30

Elem Practice #1, 11/5
90 minutes, 12:00 – 1:30, Grades 3 & 4
*We will need as many balls as possible. 30 – 40 kids in the gym. 6 -7 kids per basket. 6 coaches
5 Introduction / rules / drinks 3rd grade
10 Stationary ball handling
 Ball slaps
 Body circles
 Figure eights
 RH pounds
 LH pounds
 Cross over
 Challenge (how many can you get in 20 second)
10 Jumpstops and pivot – left hip for righty
 4th grade first. 2 groups
 Jumpstop
 Front pivot
 Reverse pivot
10 Passing – 1 ball and partner
 Chest (Lebron James)
 Bounce (Chris Paul)
 Outlet (Kevin Love)
 1 hand pass off dribble (Steve Nash)
 1 minute contest (most passes in a row)
15 Shooting form
 Proper release, follow through
 Guide hand
 Alignment
 Footwork
 Shot pocket /dip
 2 minute shooting challenge
10 Lay ups – explosion / power
 High fives / footwork, no basketball
 No dribble
 1 dribble
 Power layup (jumpstops)
 Shooting challenge at basket
5 Drink
10 Close outs -1 on 0
 Close out to ball
 1 pass away to close out
 On ball = “Ball”
 Pick up dribble = “dead”
10 Help and deny
 1 pass away deny
 2 pass away help
5 1 on 1 driving line – 5 dribbles
Elem Practice #5, 11/24
90 minutes, 1:00 – 2:30 , Grade 5
*We will need as many balls as possible. 20 - 30 kids in the gym. 5-6 kids per basket + 1 coach per basket
5th grade (11)
90 - 80 10 Full court dribbling - Change directions at volleyball 1.
lines
 Cross over
 Between legs
 Hesitation
2 ball dribbling
80-70 10 Jumpstops, pivot, pass – left hip for righty, Dribble Pivot 2.
pass
 Pass off the dribble with partner
 Kevin Love (outlet), Lebron (chest pass), Chris
Paul (bounce)
70 - 60 10 Shooting form – first 45 (backboard, banks, swish, off 3.
dribble, dip)
 Proper release, follow through
 Guide hand
 Alignment
 Footwork
 Shot pocket /dip
60 – 50 10 Lay ups – explosion / power
 High fives / footwork, no basketball
 No dribble
 1 dribble
 Power layup (jumpstops)
 Reverse layups
50 - 45 Drink / extra time
45 - 35 10 3 on 3 Shell D
35 - 25 10 3 on 3 pass and cut
25 - 15 10 3 on 3 ball screen
15 – 0 15 3 on 3 full court

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Next practice Sunday 11/26, 1:30 – 3:00
Elem Practice #3, 11/19
90 minutes, 12:00 – 1:30, Grades 3 & 4
*We will need as many balls as possible. 30 – 40 kids in the gym. 6 -7 kids per basket. 6 coaches
5 Introduction / rules / drinks 3rd grade (14)
90 - 80 10 Stationary ball handling
 Ball slaps
 Body circles
 Figure eights
 RH pounds
 LH pounds
 Cross over
 Challenge (how many can you get in 20
second)
80 - 70 10 Jumpstops and pivot – left hip for righty
 4th grade first. 2 groups
 Jumpstop
 Front pivot
 Reverse pivot
70 - 65 5 Passing – 1 ball and partner / Jump stop, pivot,
pass
 Chest (Lebron James)
 Bounce (Chris Paul)
 Outlet (Kevin Love)
 1 hand pass off dribble (Steve Nash)
 1 minute contest (most passes in a row)
65 - 50 15 Shooting form + shooting game
 Proper release, follow through
 Guide hand
 Alignment
 Footwork
 Shot pocket /dip
 2 minute shooting challenge
50 - 40 10 Lay ups – explosion / power
 High fives / footwork, no basketball
 No dribble
 1 dribble
 Power layup (jumpstops)
 Shooting challenge at basket
40 – 35 5 Drink
35 – 25 10 Close outs -1 on 0
 Close out to ball
 1 pass away to close out
 On ball = “Ball”
 Pick up dribble = “dead”
25 – 15 10 Help and deny
 1 pass away deny
 2 pass away help
15 - 10 5 2 on 2 at basket – 5 dribbles
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Table of Contents

1. Ballhandling and passing 4

1.1 Dribble - Pivot - Pass 4

1.2 Ballhandling Series 4

1.3 Lay up series 4

1.4 passing - transition passes 4

1.5 4 player - feed the post 4

1.6 ballhandling - read the drive 5

1.7 Read the defender drill 5

2. Full court drills 6

2.1 Fastbreak (Kevin Love) Shooting 6

2.2 Xavier Drill / V Cut drill 6

3. Shooting 7

3.1 Shooting - First 45 7

3.2 Pro Shot Shooting Routine 7

3.3 Post Move series 7

3.4 wesylan / line shooting 7

3.5 Partner Shooting Drills 8

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3.6 "4 minute shooting" 8

4. Screening drills 9

4.1 screening - setting screens, 1 v 0 9

4.2 setting ball screens 9

4.3 4 player work out - shooting off screens 9

4.4 screening - ballscreens 10

5. Defense 11

5.1 defense - knock down cutter 11

5.2 vegas close outs 11

5.3 defense - 2 man closeout 11

5.4 3 man closeouts 11

5.5 advantage drills 11

5.6 Defending screens 12

5.7 4 player shell drill 12

5.8 3 man rebounding 12

6. Base Offense 13

6.1 "50" 13

6.2 "41" 13

7. Blob / Slob / Pressbreaker 14

7.1 BLOB / SLOB "Stack" 14

7.2 "4 up" 14

8. Set Plays 15
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8.1 "Horns UP" 15

8.2 "Horns sideways" 15

8.3 "Elbow + Keep" 3-6 15

8.4 "baseline" grades 5/6 15

8.5 Hirsch - grades 5/6 15

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Ballhandling and passing
Dribble - Pivot - Pass Dribble - Pivot - Pass Ballhandling Series Ballhandling Series
jumpstop and pivots jumpstop and pivots Choose 1 or 2 per workout Choose 1 or 2 per workout
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1. forward pivot, each foot: 1st player starts with 1. reverse pivot, each foot: 1st player starts with Stationary Ball handling: 15 ball slaps 15 ... 2 Ball dribbling, half court and back: 1. pound
ball, dribbles to foul line and jump stops. work on ball, dribbles to foul line and jump stops. work on together, 2. alternate, 3. side ways slides, 4.
forward pivot. Change passes chest, 1 hand, reverse pivot, change passes chest / bounce / outlet backwards, 5 low and quick
bounce, etc..

Ballhandling Series Ballhandling Series Lay up series Lay up series

Choose 1 or 2 per workout Choose 1 or 2 per workout 20 layups total 20 layups total

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Stockton dribbling: Players start under basket and Cone Dribbling: 1. crossover, 2. between legs, 3. #1 & #2 Hesitation layups: 2-3 dribbles from half #3 & #4. Crossover layups: 2-3 dribbles, coach
attack the elbow. They touch the elbow, then behind back, 4 and 5 in and out dribble. Weave, court, hesitate at 3 point line. Coach with pad can hit with pad, Make explosion layup, make power layup.
backdribble to rim and attack other elbow. attack cones at halfcourt, then make dribble move near rim. Each player explosion layup off 1 foot, and change direction with cross over, between legs, or
Go for 30 seconds. Try and get 10 touches in 30 vs coach with pad. 1 power layup off 2 feet behind back
seconds. Use 1 ball, 2 balls, and heavy balls.

passing - transition passing - transition

Lay up series Lay up series passes passes
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#5 Floater or Euro Step: 2-3 dribbles, finish with 5 Layups from wing, repeat on each wing ... 1. rim finishes - work on 1 and 2 foot finishes - 2-3 2. drop off pass. each guard 2-3 times. Guard ...
both hands. Coach with pad under rim times each guard. Coach with pad
#6-10 - Repeat the same 5 finishes with left hand

passing - transition passing - transition

passes passes 4 player - feed the post 4 player - feed the post
Change sides and coaches spots on floor Change sides and coaches spots on floor 3 clean reps. 3 clean reps.

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3. Drift pass: Guard drives to block, then passes to Elbow feeds: transition pass and jump stop feed Coach starts with ball. X1 is denying 1. 1 must get 1 dribble to wing and feeds the post. On the post ...
coach in corner. Use 1 hand pass, jumpstop and 2 post with different passe. open, dribble to wing and enter the post.
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Ballhandling and passing
ballhandling - read the ballhandling - read the ballhandling - read the ballhandling - read the
drive drive drive drive
2 on 0, read the guard 2 on 0, read the guard 2 on 0, read the guard 2 on 0, read the guard

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Rim Attack: The post player (4 man) always starts Crossover: PG drives at 4 man, he takes 2 big Baseline Drive: 1 drives baseline. 4 reads this and Middle Drive: Guard drives middle, post reads the
opposite block AWAY from the ball. 1 drives away steps across the lane, under the basket. 1 can use 3 cuts to front of rim drive and cuts under the hoop. Read the defense
from post, 4 circles to the dots with hands up. passes: lob, wrap around, and bounce

Read the defender drill Read the defender drill Read the defender drill Read the defender drill
primary post read drill primary post read drill primary post read drill primary post read drill
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2 on 2 reads: Post and guard. Guard starts with an 2 on 2 reads: The guard changes direction, and 2 on 2 reads: Guard starts in corner and has the Handoff / scissor cut: Keep or hand off. make the
advantage and must make the read in the high post must relocate. same rules apply, if there is no advantage. 1 attacks middle, post must make read
lighted area. Guard reads x5. If no help = lay up, x5 help, guard shoots a lay up and post goes for an correct read. Defender help = dump off, defender
help = dump pass. 5 needs to be ready and read. offensive rebound,. If the x5 helps on the drive, the stunt = layup. Work both sides.
On the shot, big man must be ready to rebound guard throws a drop off pass

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Full court drills
Fastbreak (Kevin Love) Fastbreak (Kevin Love) Fastbreak (Kevin Love) Fastbreak (Kevin Love)
Shooting Shooting Shooting Shooting
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1. Kevin Love Outlet - throw ahead to guard for lay 2. Rim run: Coach inbounds to guard, guard hits 3. Throw ahead to coach, guard shoots 4. Throw ahead to coach,: post scores on rim run
up post on rim run.

Fastbreak (Kevin Love) Fastbreak (Kevin Love)

Shooting Shooting Xavier Drill / V Cut drill Xavier Drill / V Cut drill
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5. Drag screen. Guard scores 6. Drag screen. post scores The ball starts under the rim. Players v-cut to get Players rotate and follow their pass. Layups should
open, then come back to the pass. This is a timing, be shot with bounce pass. USE HEAVY BALLS for
passing, communication, and finishing drill. extra difficulty.

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Shooting
Shooting - First 45 Shooting - First 45 Shooting - First 45 Shooting - First 45
shooting warmup -1 ball per player, 5 minutes shooting warmup -1 ball per player, 5 minutes shooting warmup -1 ball per player, 5 minutes shooting warmup -1 ball per player, 5 minutes

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1. Side of backboard: Shoot the ball above the 2. Bank shot swishes: stand directly in front of the 3. Hop into shot: Player flips ball to themselves 4. & 5. 1 dribble pull ups: 8 from each block. key
pad, and hit the side of the backboard. Rules go rim, and shoot the ball off the backboard into a and hop into the shot from front of rim. Make = teaching points are right hand pound dribble from
over pad, hit the side of backboard and return swish. The goal is to get a high, soft shot. Make = swish. 8 shots left block, and left hand pound dribble from right
straight to them. If this occurs = make. How many bank shot + swish, other makes do not count block. Shooting hand should never cross their belly
makes of 8 shots button.

Pro Shot Shooting Pro Shot Shooting

Shooting - First 45 Shooting - First 45 Routine Routine
shooting warmup -1 ball per player, 5 minutes shooting warmup -1 ball per player, 5 minutes pre practice form shooting pre practice form shooting
1. Mikan Drill 1. release drill with partner
1B. Reverse Mikan
2. slow motion 2. side of basket shooting - work on follow
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4. 1st hashmark 3. front of rim bank shots
5. 2nd hashmark 4. front of rim catch and shoot - swishes
6. 3rd hashmark 5. 1 dribble pull ups each hand
7. free throw 6. Sweep and sway drill from foul line.
8. Sweep and sway good landing
9. Dip drill 7. Dip drill - 15' range. Catch, dip and
10. one motion drill
1 1 11. flip drill
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8. one motion drill - start with
ball on floor

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6. Decision shooting - 20 shots. Coach / partner 6. Decision shooting - 20 shots. Coach / partner Pre Practice Warm up: Make 5- 10 Mikans. Make 2 ... Pre Practice warm up: do each drill for 30 - 60
passes the ball to the shooter, count the makes. IF passes the ball to the shooter, count the makes. IF seconds. 5 - 10 minute warm up.
partner's hands down and space = catch and shoot. partner's hands down and space = catch and shoot.
IF partners hands up and closing out = drive by with IF partners hands up and closing out = drive by with
low shoulders and score at the rim. low shoulders and score at the rim.

Post Move series Post Move series Post Move series Post Move series
3 man, 2 balls 3 man, 2 balls 3 man, 2 balls 3 man, 2 balls
3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2

1 1 1 1

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#1 Mikan Drills - each player makes 10 mikans, 1 Move #2 - Drop step: can use dribble, incorporate Move #3 - Jump hook middle. 30 seconds each Move #4 -Up and under move. 30 seconds each
set regular, 1 set reverse mikan head fake. 30 seconds each player player player

Post Move series Post Move series wesylan / line shooting wesylan / line shooting
3 man, 2 balls 3 man, 2 balls 2 balls, 4 players 2 balls, 4 players
3 2 4 3
2 1
1
1

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3 2
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Move #5 - turn and face baseline jumpers at Move #6 Elbow flash: catch with back to basket, Wesylan shooting, part 1: 1 person cuts around Wesylan shooting, part 2: Shots: elbows, curl for
block. keep ball high. 30 seconds each player fake the handoff and roll to rim. 30 seconds each chair and recieves pass, everyone follows. switch layups, catch, rip thru for layup, catch rip thru
player lines. Shots: elbows, curl for layups, catch, rip thru floater, 3's, and flare screens. Focus on good rip
for layup, catch rip thru floater, 3's, and flare through, and no Traveling.
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Shooting
Partner Shooting Drills Partner Shooting Drills Partner Shooting Drills Partner Shooting Drills
1 ball and partner 1 ball and partner 1 ball and partner 1 ball and partner

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2

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Larry Bird Shooting: Player must make 2 shots in a Reggie Miller Shooting: Player 2 shoots for 1:00 - 3 Point License: 2 is rebounder, 1 is shooter for 5 Minutes of 3's: Players 2 and 3 shoot for 5
row from each of the 5 spots. Goal is to go over and 2:00 minutes. Make = halfcourt and back, Miss = entire drill. 1:00 min on clock. 1 must shoot 1 shot minutes each. Each player shoots at each spot for 1
back in 2 minutes. 1 is shooter, 2 is rebounder. Can full court and back. Great conditioning drill at end from each of the 5 spots, then can shoot at any spot. minute. 35 or more to shoot in games. 50 good, 60+
shoot 3s or midrange depending on talent / age of practice. Can shoot 3's or mid range depending on over 10 makes in 1:00 minute 3 times in a row = Excellent
players green light

Partner Shooting Drills Partner Shooting Drills Partner Shooting Drills Partner Shooting Drills
1 ball and partner 1 ball and partner 1 ball and partner 1 ball and partner

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Spot Shooting: Elbow to elbow, elbow to baselines. Close out shooting: Player makes a good chest Star Shooting: This is a 1 player, 10 shot drill. ... 2 Ball: shooters, 1 ball. We set score at 20, or 30, or ...
each players shoots for 30 seconds, partner pass to partner and then tries to block his shot.
rebounds, at each spot. Incorporate shots off dribble, Shooter rebounds, passes to partner, and then tries
and 3's. to contest the next shot. 45 seconds each spot, keep
score for 5 minutes

"4 minute shooting"

2 balls, 3 - 4 per team

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4:00 minutes on clock, 4 players per team. 2 balls ...

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Screening drills
screening - setting screening - setting screening - setting screening - setting
screens, 1 v 0 screens, 1 v 0 screens, 1 v 0 screens, 1 v 0
working on great screens working on great screens working on great screens working on great screens

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Screen and Replace: Screener passes to coach, Screen and Slip: Screener passes to coach, sets a Dribble Handoff: Screener dribbles at coach and Cross screen and Zipper cut: 1 sets screen on
sets a screen on the cone, then replaces. Guards screen on the cone, then slips. look to post up or performs a dribble handoff. The screener can either cone, then cuts to top of key or elbow. Guards shoot
can shoot 3's, posts can shoot elbow jumpers shoot lay up roll or pop and get pass from the coach 3's, posts shoot elbow jumpers

setting ball screens setting ball screens setting ball screens setting ball screens
2 times each action, switch sides and spots 2 times each action, switch sides and spots 2 times each action, switch sides and spots 2 times each action, switch sides and spots

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1. Hard / Soft hedge = ROLL to rim. Big looks for 2. Under Screen = RESCREEN: Defender goes 3. Switch = POST UP: On switch, post rolls 4. Double team = SLIP: Defense traps the ball
pocket pass from coach. Posts make sure to set under the screen, the big can RESCREEN and Roll defender to block and posts up calling for ball screen, big needs to dive automatically to the rim.
solid screen, reverse pivot, and seal. Vary the Posts vary the finishes at the rim
finishes on the roll. 2 times

4 player work out - 4 player work out -

setting ball screens setting ball screens shooting off screens shooting off screens
2 times each action, switch sides and spots 2 times each action, switch sides and spots Work on reading screens Work on reading screens
3 1 2 4 3 1 2 4

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5. Refuse ball screen = Rescreen and POP. ... 6. Defender drops = reverse pivot and pop. 5 ... 1st cut = curl. 4 balls. Pass to coach cut around 2. Flare Screens. 4 balls. Pass to coach cut around
cone/chair. Set up / change speeds, switch lines. cone/chair. Set up / change speeds
Vary finishes around rim, and pull up jumpers

4 player work out - 4 player work out - 4 player work out - 4 player work out -
shooting off screens shooting off screens shooting off screens shooting off screens
Work on reading screens Work on reading screens Work on reading screens Work on reading screens
3 1 2 4 3 1 24 3 1 4 3 1 24
2

c c c

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3. Flare Screens, add headfake and shot off 4. Straight Cut - off double screens. 4 balls. Pass 5. Backdoor Cut: Defender overplays, make hard 6. Dribble Handoffs. Coach dribbles at player,
dribble. 4 balls. Pass to coach cut around to coach cut around cone/chair. Set up / change backdoor, call with open hand player comes off and finiishes at rim, pullup jumper
cone/chair. Set up / change speeds speeds, add cones or 3 point shot
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Screening drills
screening - ballscreens screening - ballscreens screening - ballscreens screening - ballscreens
read the defense read the defense read the defense read the defense

x5
1 5 x5
5
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Side ball screens: Work on reading multiple Middle ball screen - work on reads, both Baseline screen: recognize the defense and Elbow ball screen: work the different
defenses: under, hedge, switch, trap, ICE. sides, and communication play accordingly actions.

screening - ballscreens screening - ballscreens

read the defense read the defense

x1
1

x4
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4
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Trail Spot: Work on different angles and Drag Ball Screen: used in transitition
reads.

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Defense
defense - knock down defense - knock down defense - knock down defense - knock down
cutter cutter cutter cutter
multiple actions multiple actions multiple actions multiple actions

2
2
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1. knock down cutter 2. Deny 3. front the post 4. help on drive, then close out to shooter

vegas close outs vegas close outs defense - 2 man closeout defense - 2 man closeout
2 hand close outs 2 hand close outs proper closeouts proper closeouts
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2 sides of floor, 2 coaches. x1 must sprint out to switch spots on floor x1 and x2 under basket. coach passes to 1 or 2. top change positions on court
coach and close out with 2 high hands, and force player closes out to ball, bottom player reacts to top
baseline. Coach dribbles and picks up ball. x1 player. Live 2 v 2 after close out. stress talk and
mirrors ball and call out "DEAD". Work both sides of proper close outs
floor

3 man closeouts 3 man closeouts advantage drills advantage drills

good drill for fundamentals good drill for fundamentals half court transition fundamentals half court transition fundamentals

c x3 c
x2
x1

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x2
Drill starts with 3 defenders in a line under basket, x2 and x3 must communicate and find other players. 2 on 1: Offense allowed 1 pass. No defender in way 2 on 1 + 1: Offense allowed 1 pass. No defender in
and coach has a ball. Coach can pass to any player. Off ball defenders must be in help, denial, or gap = rim finish. Defense in way = pass. Defense - no way = rim finish. Defense in way = pass. Defense -
Top man in line must find ball and close out under positions. After the 1st stop, top man goes to back layups, force outside shot. no layups, force outside shot.
control with 2 high hands. of line, and the team must get 3 stops to get out of
the drill

advantage drills advantage drills

half court transition fundamentals half court transition fundamentals

x2
x1
c
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3 on 2: Only allowed 2 passes on offense. Offense 3 man rush or 3 on 2 + 1: Coach passes to 1, 2 or

find create a 2 on 1 situation. Defense - no layups, 3. Whoever gets passed to, must touch half court.
force outside shot. Call ball and first pass becomes 3 on 2 +1.

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Defense
Defending screens Defending screens Defending screens Defending screens
all players rotate spots all players rotate spots all players rotate spots all players rotate spots

2 2
x2 x2

x2 2
x1 1 x1 1
x2
c 2 c
x1
x1
c c
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1
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pass and screen away: x1 must hedge the cutter, UCLA screen: x1 must get over the top of the down screen: x1 must hedge the cutter, and x2 back screen: x2 must hedge the cutter, and x1 fight
and x2 fight over the screen screen. x2 may help / hedge the screen fight over the screen over the screen

Defending screens Defending screens Defending screens Defending screens

all players rotate spots all players rotate spots all players rotate spots all players rotate spots

2 5 2
2 x2 1x1 x2 x5 x2

x5
c 5
x1
c x2 1 c x1 x1 1
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flare screen: x2 must chase 2 over the flare screen. cross screen: x1 must hedge the cutter, and x2 Double stagger. X2 must stay in 2's hip. X1 is Flex: x5 must hedge the back screen. x1 must then
x1 watches the slip fight over the screen hedge x2, X5 is watching for the slips and guarding help on downscreen
1 and 5

4 player shell drill 4 player shell drill 4 player shell drill 4 player shell drill
man defense fundamentals man defense fundamentals man defense fundamentals man defense fundamentals

2 2 2 2
4 x2 4 x2 4 x2 4 x2

x4 x4 x4 x4

x1 x1 x1 x1

3 x3 1 3 x3 1 3 x3 1 3 x3 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame 4

Shell fundamentals, part 1 pass outside- work on Pt. 2. Baseline drive: work on rotation Part 3: drive and kick /help and recover. Work on Part 4: pass and cut. Don't let cutter cut in front of
rotation talk and helpside. x1 forcing baseline "ball", X4 steps out and help / traps with x2. x3 sinks to stop penetration with help defenders. your face. Jump to the ball. work on talk, and
x2 - downward pass = "help", x3 out of box = "Deny rim, has 3 and 4. x1 is deny out of box knocking down cutter
", x4 -2 passes away = " help"

3 man rebounding 3 man rebounding

team rebounding team rebounding

x2 x3 2 3
3
x1
2 1
2 c 3 c

1 1

2 1 Frame 1 x2 x3 Frame 2
3 x1
3 teams of 3. Rules: every defense = 1 point, Team must secure rebound the ball inbounds. 1st
offensive rebound go to defense. Defense must start team to get 3 defensive rebounds wins.
with 1 foot in the paint, and each defensive player
must touch offense

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Base Offense
"50" "50" "50" "50"
5 out motion 5 out motion 5 out motion 5 out motion

5 4 5
4 1 4 5 4

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Pass and Cut: 1st part in base offense to teach Ball in corner: Pass and cut to block, then replace Curl cut: pass and screen away. defender follows Straight cut: Defender goes under the screen. 3
spacing and movement, also a good counter after a to the corner cutter, and 3 curls to rim. 1 replaces to 3 point line. cuts to 3 point line, 1 slips screen and rolls back.
pass and screen. 1 must cut in front of defender, 3 Post players always curl and look to post up. This is also used vs teams that switch
replaces

"50" "50" "41" "41"

5 out motion 5 out motion 4 out, 1 in, post on ballside block 4 out, 1 in, post on ballside block

3 2 2
5 4 2 3 3
x5 x4 x3
x2 5 5

3 x4
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Vs Aggressive Defense. If a defense is tight and aggressive D cont.... backdoors, pass and cut, Primary break: 5 rim runs, 2 and 3 run to corners, 4 wing entry: 1st look feed post and get post action.
aggressive, it will be difficult to run many actions. straight line drives. trails screen away or cut, and reverse the ball
Backdoors, and straight line drives will be the best
way to score.

"41"
4 out, 1 in, post on ballside block

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Blob / Slob / Pressbreaker
"4 up" "4 up"
BLOB / SLOB "Stack" BLOB / SLOB "Stack" used vs man or zone used vs man or zone
1 1 1

4
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4 players in the stack. 1st player can go right or left. 4 players in the stack. 1st player can go right or left. Basic Alignment - Guards inside, posts outside Guards screen or cut to get open, backside post
2nd player cuts opposite, 3rd player dives. 4th 2nd player cuts opposite, 3rd player dives. 4th goes deep, ballside post v-cuts to ball. 1 enters the
player is release man. player is release man. ball

"4 up" "4 up"

used vs man or zone used vs man or zone

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5
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4 Frame 4
5
entry and cut middle: 1 enters to 2, and "gut" cut to Reversal: 2 reads sideline, middle, deep diagonal,
the middle of the zone. 3 becomes reversal, 4 is and reverse. On reversal 5 comes back, 4 goes
sideline, and 5 is deep diagnal deep, 1 finds open area in zone.

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Set Plays
"Horns UP" "Horns UP" "Horns UP"
Double high ball screen - High low or Double Double high ball screen - High low or Double Double high ball screen - High low or Double "Horns sideways"
for shooter for shooter for shooter Double ball screen, slip and pop action

3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2
5
1 1 5
5 4
4 4 4 5

1 1
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Horns Alignment (posts at elbow, guards in OPTION 1: Hi Lo - 1 passes to pop and look hi lo Option 2 - Double screen - 1 comes off ball screen High double ball screen: 4 and 5 sets ball screens.
corner). High ball screen - 5 man rolls, 4 man pops. and 5 and 4 screen away for 2 with Shooter in 5 slips and rolls, 4 pops to 3 point line. 2 and 3 stay
1 can go off either side. (Rule: ball screen always corner in corner and find open window
rolls and weak side pops or assign a roll and pop)

"Horns sideways" "Horns sideways" "Elbow + Keep" 3-6 "Elbow + Keep" 3-6
Double ball screen, slip and pop action Double ball screen, slip and pop action Elbow entry action Elbow entry action
3 3 3 2 3 2
5 2 2
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1 5
4 5 4 5
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Options: 1 (Fenner) attacking, 5 (Chase) rolling, 4 Option 2 - double screen for shooter Elbow - Enter to elbow and give back to PG. 5 rolls Handoff - 1 comes off 5's handoff and looks at 5
(Reis/ Gavin) popping, 2 and 3 (shooters) spotting to rim, 4 pops to elbow rolling, 2 in corner, or 4 at elbow.
up

"Elbow + Keep" 3-6 "Elbow + Keep" 3-6 "baseline" grades 5/6 "baseline" grades 5/6
Elbow entry action Elbow entry action flex - 2 options flex - 2 options
3 2 3 2 3 5 2 3 2 4
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Keep - Enter to elbow and 1 cuts to high post for a Fake and go - 5 spaces behind, 1 rolls, 2 spots up. 4 on baseline, dribble entry - 1 dribbles to elbow, downscreen - If no layup, 1 downscreens for 4 for
handoff. 4 fakes the handoff and drives to the rim. and 5 (best passer) pops. On pass 4 (best screener) jump shot.
We like to run Keep to the left so players can drive backscreens for 2 (best player) for layup.
right

Hirsch - grades 5/6 Hirsch - grades 5/6

5 2 5
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2 off double screen 3 cut hard outside then backdoor. No back 4

screens for 5 rolling to hoop

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