Basketball drills for technique dribbling

• Players line up in 2 groups on the same side of the field (sideline).
• Everyone except the first two in line have a ball.
• The players without ball run to the opposite side of the field. (top of key) 
• The first player with the ball dribbles to the 3 point line on the side where he is standing and passes the ball to the incoming player at the top.
• When he takes the ball. (Swing the ball, fake, crossover, drive and finish with lay-up.)
• The player who passed the ball runs to the other side of the court where his drill begins.
• On one side L and other side R lay-up.

• Playing from 5 spots 
• After each ball is taken, an action is made to the basket. 
• This can be done in a drive or with a shot.
• When the attacker is stopped by a defender, he passes the ball to the outside and cuts to the basket, via the baseline he mans a free spot in the corner.
• When a drive is initiated, the defense can either go into help defense, which always leaves someone free at the 3-point line. 
• When the defense does not go into help defense, the attackers must run free in order to be able to receive the ball when the driver gets stuck.
• Important is the speed between receiving the ball and the drive. 
• When the defense presses too high a cut to the basket can also be made to get free from his defender.

• Everyone has a ball.
• Everyone starts dribbling in a certain box. 
• If your ball is tapped away, you have to fetch it and score on the other basket.
• When you have scored, you may return to the box.

• Parties with different assignments/restrictions. 
• Please note:
  • Walk freely.
  • Do not dribble blindly.
  • Pass well.
  • Pivot.
  • Talking.
• 3x3 without dribbling. (1 basket)
• First 10 passes.
• Both teams on the back line. (on stomach)
• Trainer puts ball in play via shot or bounce. (Quick positioning, who will attack?).
• Just play to the 10 (end game).

  
  

Starting position

• All players with a ball on the baseline.

Explanation

• Crossover: Good low position and change of speed.
• Behind the back.
• Through the legs.

Exercise

• Zigzag to the other side.
• Change of direction at line basket-basket.

1. Make sure each player has a ball.
2. All players start on the baseline
3. Alternate between strong and weak hand dribbling.

• The player starts from the triple-threat position, protecting the ball.
• The player dribbles the ball on the ground 5 times. Then he jumps forward with two feet at the same time, grabbing the ball with two hands.
• Points of interest:
  • Player dribbles the ball with the fingertips.
  • Player dribbles below waist but above knee.
  • Player stays balanced after jumping forward.
  • Player does not look at the ball while dribbling, but looks ahead.

• Player starts again from triple-threat position.
• The player takes five steps forward while dribbling.
• After five steps the player jumps up from the last pass and stops again on two feet.
• Points of attention:
  • Player pushes the ball forward with fingertips
  • Player looks in front of him
  • Player stays in balance after jumping

• The player starts again from the triple-threat position.
• The player takes five steps forward.
• After five steps the player grabs the ball and takes two steps forward as in the double counting rhythm.
• Alternate with right foot first, then left foot.
• Points of Attention:
  • Players must hold the ball when entering the two-count rhythm.

• Make a circle with all the players.
• Make sure each player has a ball.
• Do several ball skills exercises.
• Do the continuous rehearsal, with the players trying to imitate the trainer in the middle of the circle.

• The player starts at the post next to the bucket.
• Player dribbles to the basket
• Variations:
  • The player stops on two feet = jumpshot
  • The player starts the two-count rhythm = lay-up
    • From the right side: first right foot, drop with left foot.
    • From the left side: first with left foot, then with right foot.
• The player picks up his own rebound and dribbles around the pole.
• The player zigzags through the posts.
• The player then rejoins the line near the basket.

• Who is the first group to reach 20 scores, wins.

1. Make sure there are two balls for each player. Let the players get an extra ball themselves.
2. Place the extra basketballs against the wall, behind the baseline.

• The player starts from the triple-threat position.
• The player dribbles forward with the ball to the center line.
• Player dribbles backwards with the ball to the baseline.
• Points of Attention:
  • Player pushes the ball forward
  • Player takes the ball back with his fingertips.

• Player dribbles with two basketballs to the center line.
• Player dribbles two basketballs to the baseline, backwards.

• One player of each team dribbles to the hoop, zigzagging through the poles.
• The player takes one hat from the hoop and puts it on his/her head.
• The player dribbles with the hat back to his/her own hoop.
• The player dribbles back to his/her own hoop, takes the hat off his/her head and puts it in the hoop.
• The player gives the ball to the next player and the next player can leave.

• Divide players into groups of 5.
• Normally we have 2 or 3 baskets available.
• For example, every 7 minutes turn over, first center explanation. (most guidance on the dribbling skills needed)
• Station 1. (Basket 1)
  • 3x2 play from the center line without dribbling (only passing, free running, pivoting)
• Station 2. (basket 2)
  • 1x1 play (substitution, attacker becomes defender, occasionally change the order to get different match-ups, 1-shot attempt or under time pressure to keep up the momentum)
• Station 3. (Basket 3 - if available)
  • Shooting exercise: 5 positions on edge of bucket (low, elbow, free throw line, elbow low).
  • 1 player shoots, others catch and pass the ball (1 shot per position, highest score of the group)
• Station 4 dribbling skills. (1-2 pawns)
  • Over the pylon (do not take it with you, keep control, from left to right, 1 hand behind your back)
  • Lift the pylon with the left, dribble with the right (throw the pylon, catch it with the other hand)
  • Left/right and touch pylon (timer, counting) - hand that releases the ball must touch pylon (low position, defend the ball)
  • 2 pawns, dribble left, touch right
  • 2 cones (8 dribble with 1 hand)
• Station 5 dribbling skills. (row of pawns)
  • Slalom around the pawns, low dribble, back and forth (tempo)
  • Variant: low dribble, feet on both sides of the pawns, cross after every pylon.
  • Low dribble, always touching the according pawns.
  • Stay in control, stay on the same side. (dribble left, touch pylon with right)

• Slalom around the pawns. (low dribble)
• Over the bank:
  • Low dribble on the ground, cross over.
• Drive by cones:
  • Dribble with the left and touch each cone with the right.
• Push-ups/abdominal thrusts on the middle line.
• Layup.