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Quick Stop Rebounding Drill

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Purpose

Helps players perfect proper rebounding footwork.

Drill Setup

  • Players form two lines – one on each side of the lane.

How it Works

1. Coach says, “Ready.”

2. First player in each line gets into Triple Threat Position.

Start in Triple Threat with no ball

 

3. Coach says, “Go.”

4. Players take a quick first step with their right foot and then start jogging to half court.

Take a quick first step, jog to the free throw line, then make a Quick Stop

 

5. At free throw line extended, player executes a Quick Stop and then jumps up for an imaginary rebound. Player should go up with two hands and jump off two feet.

Jump for a rebound, then Quick Start to continue

 

6. Player lands, chins the imaginary ball (brings hands in tight against chin), then executes a Quick Start and jogs to halfcourt.

7. At halfcourt, player jumps for another rebound.

8. Run around the sideline and re-join the line

Coaching Tips

  • Players should go up “Tall and Skinny” and come down “Big and Wide.”
  • Load up for the jump by bending the knees, then swing your arms up and reach to the ceiling
  • Rebounds should be two-handed and two-footed – go up with two hands in the air and jump off both feet.

Sweep and Go Drill

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Purpose

To work on first step explosion, footwork, and finishing

Drill Setup

  • Split players into 2 groups, one on each elbow, one with balls, and one without

How it Works

  1. First player in line starts in triple threat, then sweeps and takes a long, explosive first step, dribbles, takes two steps and finishes with a layup with their outside hand.
  2. Rebounder grabs ball and heads to back of layup line, while player who just took layup heads to back of rebounding line.

Coaching Tips

  • On the right side, players will sweep the ball off their right hip, taking a step forward with their right foot and pushing the ball out with their right hand.
  • On the left side, players will execute a crossover step, starting with the ball on their right hip before sweeping across to their left hip as they take a step forward with their right foot to the out side.
  • Left handed players will be using the opposite footwork.
  • Feel free to add variations, with jab steps, pull up jumpers, or double moves to keep the drill interesting and challenging for your players!

“First Look” Post Footwork Drill

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post fundamentals post footwork drill

This post footwork drill teaches post players footwork on the low block and what the first option should be every time they receive the ball in the post.

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“Post Fundamentals – First Look” Post Footwork Drill

Setup

All Players in a line at the wing, with 2 balls, ready to pass in to the post. One offensive player on the low block, and Coach behind the post player, with a pair of shoes in hand.

Drill

1. Post Player extends both arms, bent at the elbow 90 degrees, holding off the defender, while showing a wide clear target for a pass.

2. Coach puts a pair of shoes behind the post player, suggesting where the defender is positioned.

3. Wing Player passes into the post.

4. In this case, defender covers the middle, by placing shoes in a position as though a defender was hedging up towards the free-throw line and providing a lane baseline.

5. Post Player makes a reverse pivot by keeping the left foot on the ground and swinging the right foot towards the basket.

6. Post Player takes one power dribble and finishes the layup.

7. Passer rotates to Offense, and Offense goes to the back of the passing line.

Coach’s Emphasis

Always look baseline first! Switch up the position of the shoes consistently, and have fun with it!

 

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