Ball Reversal to Score Drill Diagram 1

The Ball Reversal to Score Drill looks to help players develop the set of technical skills needed as well as offensive awareness to be able to score in the post from ball rotation on the perimeter. As players become more …

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The Dribbling Pocket is very important during the initial stages of teaching a player how to dribble a basketball. The dribbling pocket allows a player to walk, run and sprint while dribbling the basketball without fear of kicking the ball (Photo Source: squdgee)

When teaching players How to Dribble a Basketball there are some core instruction points to help with the uptake of the skill. Instructing players in how to dribble a basketball if approached focusing too much on the fundamental movements will …

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Poor exposure of players to a variety of angles in which to practice their lay-up will lead to a limited development of the skill and a lack of ability to convert in games (Photo Source: Wm Chamberlain)

The Lay-up is one of the most widely used skills in basketball. For most players this is their very first technique learnt when attempting to score. The lay-up forms one of the most fundamental skills developed in basketball and so …

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Varying the Pivot Foot can be helpful in splitting defenders allowing for offensive opportunities under a screen, instead of over it (Photo Source: University of the Fraser Valley)

When thinking about on-ball screens one aspect which can be glossed over is the ball handlers Pivot Foot. The pivot foot plays a very significant part in the development of different opportunities involving an on-ball screen. Choosing to adopt one …

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The Overhead Pass is very useful in moving the ball away from the defender. Players need to be mindful however, that holding the ball too long in this position will see a defender challenge which often results in a passer needing to reset their stance (Photo Source: Foxcroft Academy)

An Overhead Pass is used in basketball to elevate the ball so the pass is often more easily seen by the receiver. The Overhead Pass provides a different angle for the ball to travel and so is ideal in situations …

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