Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Set one chair (or cone) 8-feet out from the elbow of the lane - approximately at the three-point line. The 'elbow' is where the free-throw line intersects with the vertical line of the lane. Place the ball on (or next to) this chair.
Step2
Place one chair or cone just inside the elbow of the lane, and a final chair or cone approximately ten-feet from the basket. Place this final chair at an angle so you have a good shot off the backboard.
Step3
To start the drill, stand in the low block, next to the lane and to the side of the basket. Your back should be to the basket. Jab-step hard into the lane and run quickly to the chair on the wing. Pick up the ball.
Step4
With the ball in hand, face the basket in 'triple threat' position. This position gives you the option to shoot, dribble or pass. Ball and body fake in the opposite direction you'll be going.
Step5
Dribble hard to that chair inside the elbow and stop and shoot a jumpshot as you reach the chair. Grab your rebound. Place the ball back on the first chair and return to the starting position.
Step6
Run quickly to the wing again and grab the ball. This time from 'triple threat' position you'll dribble hard to the chair near the baseline (10-feet from the basket) and shoot a jumpshot as you reach this chair. Grab your rebound. Place the ball back on the first chair and return to the starting position.
Step7
Run quickly to the wing again and grab the ball. This time from 'triple threat' position you'll dribble hard towards the elbow, but instead of shooting a jumpshot, you'll switch hands and drive the lane for a layup.
Step8
To execute the entire drill you'll take each of these shots twice, returning to starting position after every shot. Once you have completed the drill on one side of the basket, re-set your chairs or cones on the other side and repeat the drill. Count the number of baskets you make from each spot.
Comments
Horbas said
on 11/8/2007 I have tried this drill with my 10 and 11 year old players. After a few trials, it was amazing to see the improvement in their agility and focus. I must tell you though, the older players caught on much quicker. This drill will be a constant in our practice sessions. Thanks for the tip!!