Developing Skills and Basic Defense
Day 2 of 3
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Warm-Up
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Begin with a warm-up routine similar to the first class.
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Dribbling Progression
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Build on dribbling fundamentals with the "Dribble Relays":
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Dribbling while changing speed.
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Dribbling while looking up to see the court.
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Incorporate dribbling drills with cones and obstacles.
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Passing Skills
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Reinforce chest passes, bounce passes, and overhead passes.
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Practice passing under defensive pressure with the "Passing Under Pressure Drill."
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Basic Defensive Skills
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Teach the defensive stance, defensive slide techniques, and close-out drills.
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Have students practice guarding each other with one-on-one drills.
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Shooting
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Pump fake.
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BGT Drill - Shot fake at elbow into a layup.
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Spot Shooting.
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Rebounding Fundamentals
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Explain offensive and defensive rebounding positions.
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Teach the importance of boxing out with the "Box Out Drill."
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Cool Down
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Finish with light stretching and deep breathing exercises.
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