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April 22 - Shooting Form Q&A

The video for tomorrow is an answer to a question about shot form.  Hopefully it helps anyone with a question about the topic.  A few Will Dehn clips from this year are included in the video.  There is no write up for this video.  

Video Link - Shooting Form  


April 20th Skills Workout

Video links and descriptions:

Ball Handling - Brevin Pritzl

Shooting and Finishing - Brevin Pritzl

Ball Handling

-25 Dribbles of 6 different moves (Says 5 Moves but will do 6 Moves)
-Start with dominant Hand then opposite hand
-Do 3 Sets Dominant Hand & 3 Sets Non-Dominant Hand


Move 1:  25 High Dribbles
Move 2:  25 Low Dribbles
-Use finger tips (Try not to use Palm of Hand)
Move 3:  25 In & Outs (Fake Crossover)
-Step with opposite foot (jab)
Move 4:  25 Pound Cross-Cross
Move 5:  25 Pound Between Legs-Cross
Move 6:  25 Pound Behind Back-Behind Back

 

Shooting & Finishing 

 

Box Drill

-Do Each Move 2 - 5 Times on Each Side

SEQUENCE TO DRILL:

-Spin Ball Out to Elbow with Back to Baseline 

-Catch Ball with Jump Stop (2 Feet)

-Open Pivot & Square Up (See the Floor)

Rip (Sweep) & Finish

-Spin Ball Out to Opposite Elbow with Back to Baseline

-Catch Ball with Jump Stop (2 Feet)

-Open Pivot & Square Up (See the Floor)

Rip (Sweep) & Finish

Move 1- Rip (Sweep) & Finish

Move 2- Rip (Sweep), Jump Stop, Shot Fake, Finish

Move 3- Euro Step Finish (1-2 Dribbles, Crossover Step, Inside Lay-up)

Move 4- Rip (Sweep), 1 Dribble, then 1 Dribble Between Legs, Dribble Opposite Side, Finish)


April 10th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - 7 Second Drill

Shooting and Finishing - Elbow Finishing 

Drill Descriptions

Ball Handling  


7 Second Drill
-Set Up: Can use 3 Cones, chairs at 3 spots (Right Wing, Top of Key, Left Wing)
-Start by making your move-score, pop back dribble, stationary ball handling in front of cone for 7 seconds, then drive & finish to rim
-You can choose your ball handling or can do what I am doing
Right Wing: 7 Seconds Stationary - 2 Dribbles Crossover
Top of Key:  7 Seconds Stationary - 2 Dribbles Between Legs
Left Wing:  7 Seconds Stationary - 2 Dribbles Behind Back
-3 Sets Down & Back (Right to Left then Left to Right)
Step 1: Start Right Side, attack Right Wing (Make Move) & Speed Dribble Finish
Step 2: Get Ball & Protect Ball Negative Pop Back-up Dribble Back behind Cone/Chair on Right Wing
Step 3: Right Wing:  7 Seconds Count as you work quick dribbling stationary
Step 4: Attack Rim & Finish
Step 5: Negative Dribble Pop Back to Top of Key
Step 6: Top of Key:  7 Seconds Count as you work quick dribbling stationary
Step 7: Attack Rim & Finish
Step 8: Negative Dribble Pop Back to Left Wing
Step 9: Left Wing:  7 Seconds Count as you work quick dribbling stationary
Step 10: Attack Rim & Finish (Done)


Shooting & Finishing


Elbow FInishing
-Start under the Hoop, Dribble Ball inside Free Throw Line to the outside of the elbow
-Can use 2 cones at Elbows to go around (Inside to Outside)
-Will alternate Right Elbow Finish to Left Elbow Finish
-Drill works on Finishing Different Ways
-Know the order of finishes before you start (Practice 1st before you go game speed)
-3 Sets Timed to see how fast you can get through 1- 6 finishes (Alternating Right & Left)
1st Finish: 1 Foot Finish - Strongside Hand
2nd Finish: 2 Foot Finish - Strongside Hand
3rd Finish: 1 Foot Finish - Weakside Hand (Reverse Lay-up)
4th Finish: 2 Foot Step Through Finish - Weakside Hand
5th Finish:  Dribble Bank Shot
6th Finish:  Dribble Pull-up (1 Big Dribble)

April 10th Skills Workouts

Ball Handling - 7 Second Drill

Shooting and Finishing - Elbow Finishing 

Drill Descriptions

 Ball Handling  


7 Second Drill
-Set Up: Can use 3 Cones, chairs at 3 spots (Right Wing, Top of Key, Left Wing)
-Start by making your move-score, pop back dribble, stationary ball handling in front of cone for 7 seconds, then drive & finish to rim
-You can choose your ball handling or can do what I am doing
Right Wing: 7 Seconds Stationary - 2 Dribbles Crossover
Top of Key:  7 Seconds Stationary - 2 Dribbles Between Legs
Left Wing:  7 Seconds Stationary - 2 Dribbles Behind Back
-3 Sets Down & Back (Right to Left then Left to Right)
Step 1: Start Right Side, attack Right Wing (Make Move) & Speed Dribble Finish
Step 2: Get Ball & Protect Ball Negative Pop Back-up Dribble Back behind Cone/Chair on Right Wing
Step 3: Right Wing:  7 Seconds Count as you work quick dribbling stationary
Step 4: Attack Rim & Finish
Step 5: Negative Dribble Pop Back to Top of Key
Step 6: Top of Key:  7 Seconds Count as you work quick dribbling stationary
Step 7: Attack Rim & Finish
Step 8: Negative Dribble Pop Back to Left Wing
Step 9: Left Wing:  7 Seconds Count as you work quick dribbling stationary
Step 10: Attack Rim & Finish (Done)


Shooting & Finishing


Elbow FInishing
-Start under the Hoop, Dribble Ball inside Free Throw Line to the outside of the elbow
-Can use 2 cones at Elbows to go around (Inside to Outside)
-Will alternate Right Elbow Finish to Left Elbow Finish
-Drill works on Finishing Different Ways
-Know the order of finishes before you start (Practice 1st before you go game speed)
-3 Sets Timed to see how fast you can get through 1- 6 finishes (Alternating Right & Left)
1st Finish: 1 Foot Finish - Strongside Hand
2nd Finish: 2 Foot Finish - Strongside Hand
3rd Finish: 1 Foot Finish - Weakside Hand (Reverse Lay-up)
4th Finish: 2 Foot Step Through Finish - Weakside Hand
5th Finish:  Dribble Bank Shot
6th Finish:  Dribble Pull-up (1 Big Dribble)


April 9th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - Live Dribble Moves

Shooting and Finishing - Step Backs and Glide Dribble to Shot

Drill Description:

Ball Handling

Live Dribble Moves
-Stationary Live Dribble attacks
-Focusing on Making Moves getting by the defender with a “Live Dribble”
-Cone set up at Right & Left Wing (Cone is used as a Defender)
-On Dribble: Stay Low, Pound Dribble (Use a couple Pound Dribbles then will make move & finish)
-Will Start Behind Right Cone on Right Wing
-Every move we make: Take a Big Step & Big Dribble Out (To get by and clear the defender)
-Every Move is Done 10x’s on Right Side & 10x’s on Left Side
Dribble Pound Right Hand then Right Hand Fake Crossover & Drive Finish at Rim
Dribble Pound Left Hand then Left Hand Fake Crossover & Drive Finish at Rim
Dribble Pound RIght Hand then Crossover & Drive Finish at Rim
Dribble Pound Left Hand then Crossover & Drive Finish at Rim
Dribble Pound Right Hand then Between Legs & Drive Finish at Rim
Dribble Pound Left Hand then Between Legs & Drive Finish at Rim
Dribble Pound Right Hand then Behind Back & Drive Finish at Rim
Dribble Pound Left Hand then Behind Back & Drive Finish at Rim

Shooting & Finishing

Step Back & Glide Dribble To Shot
-This Drill is an advanced dribble move to create space from our defender to get a shot off
-First Move is a Step Back
-Second Move is a Glide Dribble (Used to get separation from the defender)
-Both of these move require higher skill levels and more strength from legs to get shot off to rim
-Younger players should stay in close about 5 - 8 feet away from hoop
-Use a cone at the Right & Left Wing as a Defender
-Will Do 2 Moves to get Shot Off:     1) Step Back To Shot & 2) Glide Dribble To Shot
Steps for Step Back To Shot:
1- Spin Ball Out & Catch Ball (Square up to Hoop)
2- Rip Ball Low by Feet to your Outside
3- Take 1 Big Step & 1 Big Dribble
4- Dribble is kept live (Don’t Pick Up)
5- Take a Big Hop Step Back To Shot
Steps for Glide Dribble To Shot:
1- Start with a Live Dribble behind cone:  Pound Dribble Inside Hand (Start Squared up to Hoop)
2- Take 1 Big Step & 1 Big Dribble to Middle
3- It is a Glide Dribble to Shot


April 8th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - Octopus Drill

Shooting and Finishing - Two Ball Mikan

Drill Description:

Ball Handling

Octopus Ball Handling
-5 Spots you have to dribble to (Right Corner, Right Wing, Top of Key, Left Wing, Left Corner)
-Start under the hoop & end under hoop after 5th spot
-You can use 5 cones for 5 spots or can dribble at area then Turn and Go
-Do each Drill 3x’s
-Take a break between sets
-If want to add challenge, time yourself to see how fast you can get through each set
1 Ball Right Hand
1 Ball Left Hand
2 Ball Same Time
2 Ball Alternate Dribble
IF WANT TO ADD A TOUGH CHALLENGE: Do Ball Handling with 5 Finishes
1 Ball Right Hand - Finish (5x’s) (keep ball in right hand finish each time)
1 Ball Left Hand - Finish (5x’s) (keep ball in left hand finish each time)
2 Ball Same Time - Finish (5x’s) (your choice on what hand to finish each time)
2 Ball Alternate Dribble - Finish (5x’s) (your choice on what hand to finish each time)

Shooting & Finishing


2 Ball Mikan Drill
-Go at your own speed to get rhythm
-Alternate Finishes Right & Left (Finish to the Rim using the backboard)
3 Sets (20 Makes)
-Time yourself each set to see how fast you can make 20 shots
1- Regular Mikan (Face Hoop & Finish Outside Hand)
2- Reverse Mikan (Hoop Behind You & Finish Outside Hand)


April 7th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - 1 Ball Stationary - Variation

Shooting and FInishing - Curl Shooting 

Drill Description:

Ball Handling

One Ball Stationary
-Will take about 5 minutes
-Be in a good stance
-Go as hard as you can (Game Speed)
Pounds Right Hand (30 Seconds)
Pounds Left Hand (30 Seconds)
Right Side of Body - Pound Ball Behind & In Front of Line- Right Hand (30 Seconds)
Left Side of Body - Pound Ball Behind & In Front of Line- Left Hand (30 Seconds)
Pound to cross, Pound to Legs, Pound to Back (Keep Going for 1 Minute)
Pound Right Hand to Jabs- Left Side Jab Step & Left Forward Jab Step while Dribbling (30 Seconds)
Pound Left Hand to Jabs- Right Side Jab Step & Right Forward Jab Step while Dribbling (30 Seconds)
Pound Right Hand Alternate Left Forward Jab Step & Right Forward Jab Step (30 Seconds)
Pound Left Hand Alternate Right Forward Jab Step & Left Forward Jab Step (30 Seconds)

Shooting & Finishing

Curl Shooting
-Set up cones inside 3pt line on right & left wing (Cone used as a screener)
-Working on getting separation from our defender coming off a a screen
-Working on footwork to set ourselves up
-Will Spin Ball Out to get catch
-When we come off screen need to take a “BIG STEP” around cone using inside foot pivot
-Take a Big Step into Shot
-Go Left Side then Go to Right Side
-Spin Out - Big Step Inside Pivot - Catch & Shoot
1st - Come Off Screen - Curl - Catch & Shoot   (20 Shots Each Side Alternate Right & Left)
2nd - Come Off Screen - Curl - Catch - Shot Fake - 1 Dribble Pull-up Shot (20 Shots Each Side Alternate Right & Left)

 


April 6th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - Top Elbow Attacks

Shooting and Finishing  - Evans Shooting 

Drill Description:

Ball Handling

Top-Elbow Attack Finishing
-Set up Drill with Cone, Chair, etc at top of Key & Left Elbow then will switch to Right Elbow
-Start a little bit away from top cone to make move
-Dribble to top cone (Make Move), Dribble to Left Cone (Make Move) & Drive to Rim
-Go Game Speed & Attack the Rim
-2 Finishes for Each Move on Each Side
-Do Move 2x’s on one side than the other side (Then move down the order of moves)
Cone: Top of Key & Left Elbow then Switch to other Side - Right Elbow
1-Dribble at Top of Cone, Crossover, Dribble Elbow, Crossover & Finish
2-Dribble at Top of Cone, Between Legs Dribble Elbow, Between Legs & Finish
3-Dribble at Top of Cone, Behind Back, Dribble Elbow, Behind Back & Finish
4-Dribble at Top of Cone (Pop Back), Crossover, Dribble Elbow (Pop Back), Crossover & Finish
5-Dribble at Top of Cone (Pop Back), Between Legs, Dribble Elbow (Pop Back), Between Legs & Finish
6-Dribble at Top of Cone (Pop Back), Behind Back, Dribble Elbow (Pop Back), Behind Back & Finish
7-Combo Moves: Crossover & Between the Legs at each Cone
8-Combo Moves: Crossover & Behind Back at each Cone


Shooting & Finishing


Evans Shooting
-Drill requires you to shoot from 5 spots (Right Corner, Right Wing, Top, Left Wing, Left Corner)
-You will stay at the same spot until you miss 2 in a row
-Once you miss 2 in a row, you move to the next spot
-Your goal is to stay at a spot as long as you can
-You are allowed to miss 1 shot, just not 2 in a row
-Competitive Drill: You are adding your makes (Every Make is a point)
-See how many points you can make once you total your makes and can’t go anymore at 5th Spot
-Pick your range to shoot from: 15ft, 3pt Line
-Spin Ball Out - Step into Pass & Shoot
-Drill makes you lock in mentally because you know there is pressure, if you miss a shot, you know you have to make the 2nd shot or you have to move to next spot
-Whatever score you get, you are trying to beat that score next round.
-Challenge is to do 3 Rounds and see if you can beat your top score each Round (Can do more if want)

 

 

 


April 2nd Skills Workout

Ball Handling - Ball Screen Dribbles

Shooting and Finishing - St. Norbert Shooting

Drill Description:

Ball Handling

Ball Screen Dribbles
-Focuses on how to utilize ball screens with dribbling
-Important to attack drive straight to rim
-3 Techniques:
1-Use Ball Screens (Defender No Hedge Help) Straight to Rim & Finish
2-Use Ball Screens (Defender Flat Hedge), Hesitate then Attack Straight to Rim & Finish
3-Use Ball Screens (Defender Comes out too far), Split Ball Screen Straight to Rim & Finish
SET UP:
Start Back Behind Right Wing: Dribble down to the level of the ball screen (Can set out chair as ball screen-top of key)
-Crossover, dribble at ball screen
-Do Each Move at least 5x’s Right & then 5x’s Left Side (Do More to get footwork down if can)
1-Use Ball Screen: Drive Straight to RIm & Finish
-Turn off ball screen quick & hard
2-Use Ball Screen: Hesitate, Attack Straight to Rim
3-Use Ball Screen: Split Ball Screen Straight to Rim
-Bring in 2 Chairs (as hard hedge) Chair Top of Key & Chair Higher towards Left Wing
-Normal set up, You will crossover & split defender & finish on Right Side

Shooting & Finishing


St. Norbert Shooting
-Challenge Shooting Drill
-If you are by yourself (No Rebounder), you have 6 Minutes to get through the Shooting Drill for 3 Different Rounds
-If you have someone with you (Rebounder), you have 4 Minutes to get through the Shooting Drill for 3 Different Rounds
-5 Spots (Right Corner, Right Wing, Top, Left Wing, Left Corner)
-You pick range of shooting (15ft, 3pt, etc.)
-Have to make Challenge in each Spot to move on to next Spot
-Once done with challenge at all 5 Spots, move on to 2nd Round then 3rd Round (Timer Keeps Going)
Timed Game: Start & Hit Stop when Finished to see your time at End of 3 Rounds
-Spin, Step into Pass, Catch & Shoot at every spot
1st Round:    All 5 Spots    (Make 3 from each Spot)           **Does Not have to be in a Row**
2nd Round:   All 5 Spots  (Make 2 in Row from each Spot)
3rd Round:    All 5 Spots   (Make 1 from each Spot)

 


April 1st Skills Workout

Ball Handling - Moves on the Move Combo Series

Shooting and Finishing - Rebound Put Backs

Drill Description:

Ball Handling

Moves on the Move Combo Series (3 Cones-3 Moves)
-Can use 3 cones, chairs, or imagine something in 3 spots & make 3 moves to finish
-Do all Right side first (1-5 Moves), then Left Side (1-5 Moves)
-When doing left side, need to move middle cone to left side
-Will do each move (1--5) 2x’s
-1st Finish: 1 Foot Finish & 2nd Finish 2 Foot Finish
-Do all Right side first then Left Side
1- Crossover, Crossover, Crossover
2- Crossover, Between the Legs, Crossover
3- Crossover, Behind the Back, Crossover
4- Between the Legs, Crossover, Behind the Back
5- Challenge yourself:  You can pick or you can do-Between the Legs, Between the Legs, Between the Legs

If want to add, can do 1 dribble pull-up after your 3 moves (1 - 5) Right & Left 2x’s Each

Shooting & Finishing


Rebound Putbacks
(5x’s Each: Right & Left)
-Throw Ball off Right/Left Side of Backboard
-Rebound with 2 Hands (Not One Hand)
-Extend/Reach Up & Get Ball then Focus on Finish to Rim
-Focus Strong Rebounds & Strong Finishes to Rim
1- Rebound-Drop Down-Finish
2- Rebound-Shot Fake-Finish
3- Rebound-Keep Ball High-Finish (Arms Stay Extended-UP & quick finish)
4- Rebound-Pop Back-Power Dribble-Finish (Catch Ball in bad spot under hoop)
5- Rebound-Step & Finish Opposite Side (Step Through-Finish Outside Hand)

 


March 31st Skills Workout

Ball Handling  - Northern Iowa Baseline

Shooting and Finishing - 3s, 2s, and 1s

Drill Descriptions: 

Ball Handling

Northern Iowa Baseline Ball Handling
-Baseline, Laneline, FT Line, Laneline, Baseline Pattern
-Keep Hips Down, Keep Ball Below Knees, Pound Ball on Dribble
-1 Basketball then 2 Basketballs
-Start Baseline, Go to Laneline (Make Move), Go to the FT Line (Make Move), Go to Elbow FT Line into Laneline (Make Move), Go to Baseline (Make Move), and Finish Through
-Every set is down & back (Will Do Each Move 3 Sets)
1st Round:     Slow, Pound Dribble, Strong Moves on Change of Direction (3 Sets Each Drill)
2nd Round:    Fast as you can - Speed Dribble (3 Sets Each Drill)
1- 1 Basketball  -  Every Point Your Move is: CROSSOVER
2- 2 Basketballs - Every Point Your Move is: DRIBBLE SAME TIME
3- 2 Basketballs - Every Point Your Move is: CROSSOVER


Shooting & Finishing


3s,2s, and 1s
-Challenge Shooting Game
-Will Go Around in 5 Spots: (Right Corner, Right Wing, Top of Key, Left Wing, Left Corner)
-Will get 3 different types of shots at each spot
1st Shot:   Spin-Catch to yourself & Shoot 3pt Shot= 3pts
2nd Shot:  Spin-Catch to yourself & Shot Fake Pull-up= 2pts
3rd Shot:   Spin-Catch to yourself & Sweep (Rip) & Go Lay-up= 1pt
-You can get a total of 6pts from each spot if you make all your shots
-Once you get through all 5 Spots (Shooting all 3 ways of scoring) you finished 1 Quarter
-You will complete 4 Quarters to add up your total score (See How many points you can score in 4 Quarters)
1st Quarter: 5 Spots Down      2nd Quarter: 5 Spots Back  
3rd Quarter: 5 Spots Down      4th Quarter: 5 Spots Back
-On Catch (Spin Ball): Knees Bent, Hips Down, Step into Pass
-On Pull-up (Shot Fake) 1 Big Dribble on Pull-up Shot

 

 


March 30th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - Two Ball on the Move

Shooting and Finishing - Moves on the Move

Drill Descriptions: 

Ball Handling

2 Ball Ball Handling On the Move  (Down & Back= 1 Set) 3 Sets Down & Back
-Eyes Up, Bend at the Knees, Keep Ball Waist (Even Better Below Knees)
-Push Ball out in front of you
Added Challenge: See how fast you can get done with cycle (1-5 then Repeat)
1- 2 Ball Same Time Dribble
2- 2 Ball Alternate Dribble
3- 2 Ball Zig-Zag Crossover
4- 2 Ball Zig-Zag Crossover-Behind the Back
5- 2 Ball Zig-Zag Crossover-Between the Legs

Shooting & Finishing


Moves on the Move
1st Round:    1 Foot Finish  (2x’s Each: Right & Left)
2nd Round:   2 Foot Finish  (2x’s Each: Right & Left)
3rd Round:   Can Added Pull-up Shot off Move  (2x’s Each: Right & Left)
-Rotate Right Wing & Left Wing
-Get through each Round then move on to next Round
-Make your move like you making move on defender (Can add chair, cone, etc. if want)
-Go Right side, Make Move-Finish, Get Rebound, Go Left Side, Make Move-Finish (Repeat)
1- Hesitation
2- Fake Crossover
3- Crossover
4- Between Legs
5- Behind Back

 


March 27th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - Green Bay Lane Dribbles 

Shooting and Finishing - Perimeter Attack Series

                                      - Post Attack Series 

Drill Descriptions:

Ball Handling:


Green Bay Lane Dribbles  (3 Sets of 5)
-Take negative dribbles to protect ball
-1 Set is Up-Back-Diagonal-Back-Diagonal-Back
-Dribble Up, when taking negative dribbles back-protect ball dribbling behind you
-When change direction-open up-low cross-quick change on speed dribble Diagonal
(Eyes Up, Bend at the Knees & not hips, on dribble-keep ball below waist, push ball out in front of
you, go as quick as you can)
Added Challenge: Time yourself to see how fast you can get through one set

Shooting:


Post Attack Series  (3 Sets of 10 Each Post Move)
Position: Spin ball Out, On Catch-Knees Bent
1- Drop Step (Right Side)                         **Big Step to Rim-Power Low Dribble-Finish to Rim**
2- J-Hook Middle (Right Side)                  **Big Step Middle-Power Low Dribble-Finish to Rim**
3- Garnett Move (Right Side)                  **Ball Bottom Hand-1 Dribble In-Clear Out then to Rim**
4- Drop Step (Left Side)                           **Big Step to Rim-Power Low Dribble-Finish to Rim**
5- J-Hook Middle (Left Side)                    **Big Step Middle-Power Low Dribble-Finish to Rim**
6- Garnett Move (Left Side)                    **Ball Bottom Hand-1 Dribble In-Clear Out then to Rim**

Perimeter Attack Series  (10x’s Each Move on Each Side)
-Spin Ball Out Like Pass is coming from the Top of Key  (Step Inside Foot)
Sweep & Go
1-Right Wing:  Catch-Square Up-Sweep “Rip” & Go
2-Left Wing:     Catch-Square Up-Sweep “Rip” & Go
Shot Fake & Go
1-Right Wing:  Catch-Square Up-Shot Fake & Go
2-Left Wing:    Catch-Square Up-Shot Fake & Go
Rock & Go
1-Right Wing:  Catch-Square Up-Rock & Go
2-Left Wing:     Catch-Square Up-Rock & Go

1st Time:  1 Foot Finish
2nd Time:  2 Foot Finish
Can work on Dribble Pull-ups instead of finishing at rim


March 26th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - One Ball On the Move 

Shooting and Finishing  - Elbow Layups

Drill Descriptions:

Ball Handling:
One Ball On The Move Ball Handling  (3 Sets: Down & Back Each One)
(Eyes Up, Bend at the Knees & not hips, on dribble-keep ball below waist, push ball out in front of
you, go as quick as you can, end with a jump stop-turn & pivot
Added Challenge if Want: Time yourself to see how fast you can get through the cycle (1-6)
1.     Right Hand Speed Dribble
2.     Left Hand Speed Dribble
3.     Crossover (Zig-Zag)
4.     Between the legs (Zig-Zag)
5.     Behind the back (Zig-Zag)
6.     Pull Back Crossover (Zig-Zag) -Take 2 Negative Dribbles (Protect Ball)
 

Shooting and Finishing:
Elbow Layups
-Finishing at the Rim
-Back starts to the Rim, Spin Ball Out, Step Inside Foot & Square Up to Rim
-Alternate Elbows (Left then Right)
Sweep & Go
1- Left Elbow: Spin Out-Catch-Square Up-Hard Sweep “Rip Left” into your Lay-up
2- Right Elbow: Spin Out-Catch-Square Up-Hard Sweep “Rip Right” into your Lay-up
**Do that 5 - 10 Times on Each Side**
Shot Fake & Go
3- Left Elbow:  Spin Out-Catch-Square Up-Shot Fake-Go Left into your Lay-up
-Good Shot Fake (Show Ball, Knees Bent, Hips Stay Down)
4- Right Elbow: Spin Out-Catch-Square Up-Shot Fake-Go Right into your Lay-up
**Do that 5 - 10 Times on Each Side**
Rock & Go
5- Left Elbow: Spin Out-Catch-Square Up-Rock & Go (Jab) Right into your Lay-up
6- Right Elbow: Spin Out-Catch-Square Up-Rock & Go (Jab) Left into your Lay-up
-Rock & Go (Finish Opposite Side of Rim)
**Do that 5 - 10 Times on Each Side**
First time:                           Do moves with 1 Foot Finish (5 - 10 Times Each Move on Each Side)
Second time:                      Do Moves with 2 Foot Finish (5 - 10 Times Each Move on Each Side)

-If Want Can Add Moves with a 2 Foot Jump Stop - Shot Fake & Finish


March 25th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - https://youtu.be/qy9DDPr8gVg

Shooting and Finishing - https://youtu.be/5LzvLJnFH6Q

Drill Descriptions: 

Ball Handling:  
2 Ball Stationary Ball Handling (3 sets of 20 each)
(Eyes Up, Bend at the Knees & not hips, on dribble-keep ball below knees, go quick as you can)
Added Challenge if Want: Time yourself to see how fast you can get through the cycle (1-7)
1.  Two ball same dribble
2.  Two ball alternate dribble
3.  Two ball Push-Pull
4.  Two ball Fake Crossover
5.  Two ball Crossover
6.  Two ball Right Hand Low - Left Hand High
7.  Two ball Left Hand Low - Right Hand High

Shooting:
Redbird Shooting Drill
-Start at Right Wing (Will Rebound for yourself)
-Going Back & Forth Stepping Right Inside Foot & Left Inside Foot
-Can pick a spot to shoot from 10ft, 12ft, 15ft, 3pt
-Need to Pick a number that you need to make out of 10 before you can advance
-Example: Pick out 5 out of 10 (If you get to your goal, can move on, if not-repeat)
-Spin out to yourself, step inside foot Right-Left catch & shoot then Rebound
-Get Ball: Spin out to yourself, step inside foot opposite direction Left-Right catch & shoot
-In order to Advance: Remember need to make at least your goal to move to the next spot
Spot 1 (Right Wing-Catch & Shoot)                                         -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 2 (Normal Free Throws)                                                   -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 3 (Left Wing-Catch & Shoot)                                           -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 4 (Normal Free Throws)                                                   -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
**Now Adding Shot Fake**
-Shot Fake: Show Ball-Take a Big Step & 1 Big Dribble-Pull-up Shot
Spot 1 (Right Wing-Catch-Shot Fake-1 Dribble Pull-up        -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 2 (Normal Free Throws)                                                   -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 3 (Left Wing-Catch-Shot Fake-1 Dribble Pull-up)          -Make your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 4 (Normal Free Throws)                                                   -Make Your Goal out of 10 Shots
**Now Adding Rip & Go**
-Rip & Go: Catch-Hard Rip & Go to Rim
Spot 1 (Right Wing-Catch Rip & Go)                                       -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 2 (Normal Free Throws)                                                   -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 3 (Left Wing-Catch Rip & Go)                                          -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots
Spot 4 (Normal Free Throws)                                                   -Make Your Goal Out of 10 Shots

 


March 24th Skills Workout

Ball Handling - https://youtu.be/WKCBrEqgeEo

Shooting and Finishing - https://youtu.be/gGi6C-qknaE

Drill Descriptions:

Ball Handling:
Stationary Ball Handling 1 Ball (3 sets of 20 each movement)
(Eyes Up, Bend at the Knees & not hips, on dribble-keep ball below knees, go as quick as you can)
Added Challenge if Want: Time yourself to see how fast you can get through the cycle (1-10)
1.   Right Hand Single Dribble
2.   Left Hand Single Dribble
3.   Crossover
4.   Push-Pull Right Side of Body
5.   Push-Pull Left Side of Body
6.   Fake Crossover Right Hand Front of Body
7.   Fake Crossover Left Hand Front of Body
8.   One-Two Cross
9.   One-Two Between Legs
10. One-Two Behind Back

Shooting:  
Spot Shooting Challenge  (10 from Each Spot) Best of 50
-Will Shoot from 5 Spots (Pick any 5 spots-spaced out if you can)
-Will Shoot 10 Shots from each spot (Total it up & see how many you can get out of 50 Shots)
-At Each Spot: Spin Ball Out (Like getting a pass from someone)
-Right Handed-Right Foot Back & Left Handed-Left Foot Back (Step 1-2)
-Step into your shot each time
-Shoot & Get Rebound & Go back to your spot to complete 10 shots (Keep Track)
Spots 1 - Spot 5 (Spin-Catch-Shoot) 10 Shots
If you are able, try to space shots out: Right-Corner / R