Speed 1 on 1

Improve ball handling and get the ball to the basket quickly

Instructions

Have one player line up with the ball between the top of the key and center court. Another player lines up to defend the player with the ball. On the wistle, the player with the ball has 7 seconds to score (Coach, time the play). After 7 seconds (or player scores) switch players, or rotate.

Variations

Try using 2 players on offense against one defender. Require offense to pass the ball at least three times before taking a shot, and give them 10 seconds to score.

Tips

This is a good drill to teach spin moves, cross overs and fakes. Demonstrate for your players ways they can get around the defender. Coach your defensive player to shut down the ball handler before he has a chance to ge a good shot off.

Skills

Ballhandling, speed, defense.

Players

2 or 3

Added: 20/11 2004
By: Josh Kramber, East Hancock Youth Basketball
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