Pair Passing
Instructions
Players are paired up and face one another about 8 feet apart. They then pass back and forth, making sure that they step toward their partner to pass and step to the ball to receive. Coach calls the type of pass to be thrown. Gradually, partners move further apart as they are comfortable and accurate.
After a few minutes, progress to the next step.
Using the same setup as above, players shuffle from baseline to baseline, passing the ball back and forth. Speed of their movement and distance of the pass is determined by each player's ability. This is not a race and the objective is for players to learn to pass on the move. The coach can determine which type of pass is used.
Points of Emphasis
Instructions
Players are paired up and face one another about 8 feet apart. They then pass back and forth, making sure that they step toward their partner to pass and step to the ball to receive. Coach calls the type of pass to be thrown. Gradually, partners move further apart as they are comfortable and accurate.
After a few minutes, progress to the next step.
Using the same setup as above, players shuffle from baseline to baseline, passing the ball back and forth. Speed of their movement and distance of the pass is determined by each player's ability. This is not a race and the objective is for players to learn to pass on the move. The coach can determine which type of pass is used.
Points of Emphasis
- Step to pass.
- Follow through so the backs of your hands are together with the thumbs pointing down.
- Step to catch.
- Catch with your hands extended and guide the ball into your body to secure it into triple threat position.
One Hand Pound
Instructions
This is an extremely challenging drill for players of all levels (including professionals). However it has a steep learning curve and all players adapt quickly as long as they use proper technique. This drill improves dribbling, passing, hand strength, weak hand, and confidence.
Instructions
This is an extremely challenging drill for players of all levels (including professionals). However it has a steep learning curve and all players adapt quickly as long as they use proper technique. This drill improves dribbling, passing, hand strength, weak hand, and confidence.
- Players are paired and placed about 8 feet apart. One player has a ball. To start, player puts the left hand behind his back.
- On command, "Pound," player dribbles the ball one time, as hard as he can. Ball should not come above the waist. He also must catch it with the same hand he dribbled with. Repeat several times to create a level of comfort. Give the ball to the other player and repeat.
- Repeat the drill with the left hand with the right hand behind his back.
- Ball goes back to first player. On the command,"Pound," player dribbles one time as hard as he can. On the command, "Pass," player passes with the same hand he caught the ball with. Repeat with other player.
To do this drill by yourself, use a wall. - As drill progresses, you can give multiple, "Pound," commands before calling "Pass" and you can adjust the speed in which you call the actions.
- Players must maintain an athletic stance so they are able to get their legs into the pass.
- Only one hand is used to dribble, pass and catch
- Recover the dribble in the finger tips
- Get your hand behind the ball to pass and follow through to your target
- DON'T BE AFRAID TO LOSE THE BALL!
One Hand Pound
Instructions
This is an extremely challenging drill for players of all levels (including professionals). However it has a steep learning curve and all players adapt quickly as long as they use proper technique. This drill improves dribbling, passing, hand strength, weak hand, and confidence.
Instructions
This is an extremely challenging drill for players of all levels (including professionals). However it has a steep learning curve and all players adapt quickly as long as they use proper technique. This drill improves dribbling, passing, hand strength, weak hand, and confidence.
- Players are paired and placed about 8 feet apart. One player has a ball. To start, player puts the left hand behind his back.
- On command, "Pound," player dribbles the ball one time, as hard as he can. Ball should not come above the waist. He also must catch it with the same hand he dribbled with. Repeat several times to create a level of comfort. Give the ball to the other player and repeat.
- Repeat the drill with the left hand with the right hand behind his back.
- Ball goes back to first player. On the command,"Pound," player dribbles one time as hard as he can. On the command, "Pass," player passes with the same hand he caught the ball with. Repeat with other player.
To do this drill by yourself, use a wall. - As drill progresses, you can give multiple, "Pound," commands before calling "Pass" and you can adjust the speed in which you call the actions.
- Players must maintain an athletic stance so they are able to get their legs into the pass.
- Only one hand is used to dribble, pass and catch
- Recover the dribble in the finger tips
- Get your hand behind the ball to pass and follow through to your target
- DON'T BE AFRAID TO LOSE THE BALL!
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