Court Commander

1-Step Crossovers
Players practice executing one-step crossovers, focusing on maintaining control of the ball while effectively changing direction to create space against defenders.
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Construction Site
Players are divided into two teams—builders and bulldozers—where builders must upright scattered cones while bulldozers aim to knock them down, all while dribbling, which promotes spatial awareness and quick decision-making on the court.
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Dribble Sprints
Players perform sprints from baseline to half court and back, focusing on keeping the ball low—no higher than mid-chest—while pushing the ball out in front to improve speed and ball control during fast breaks.
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Figure 8 Pounds
Players perform figure-eight movements with the basketball around their legs, incorporating one-pound dribbles between each figure-eight to develop ball control and improve hand dexterity.
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Fill Cut 1v1
Players learn to make effective fill cuts and finish at the rim while engaging in one-on-one situations that emphasize quick decision-making and utilizing body positioning to navigate defenders.
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Full Body Wraps
Players integrate ball handling by wrapping the basketball around their head, waist, and legs to enhance finger pad control and hand-to-hand exchange, crucial for protecting the ball during gameplay.
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Gimme Five
Players dribble around a defined space while high-fiving as many teammates as possible with their non-dribbling hand during 30-second rounds, encouraging teamwork and hand-eye coordination.
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Half Circle Dribbles
Players complete 10 repetitions with both their left and right hands, moving the ball in a controlled half-circle motion from front to back to enhance their ball handling and protect against defenders while maintaining awareness of their surroundings.
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Mascot Tag
Players are divided into two teams and must quickly dribble to the nearest sideline when their team's name is called, while the opposing team tries to tag them before they reach safety, scoring points for safe arrivals and tags made.
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Pattern Dribbling
Players learn to quickly navigate important court lines like the baseline and sidelines by dribbling towards designated areas on the court as called out, while emphasizing the need to keep the ball low and under control.
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Pound Dribble Series
Players practice dribbling at various heights—sock level, knee level, waist level, and shoulder level—by completing five repetitions at each height to improve their ball handling and adaptability in different game scenarios.
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Red Light, Green Light
Players practice agility and coordination by dribbling their basketballs while responding to traffic light commands: "green light" for fast dribbling, "yellow light" for slowing down, and "red light" for a jump stop and triple threat position.
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Rip and Sweep Shooting
Players practice making a quick rip-through move to create space before taking a shot, emphasizing the importance of footwork and using angles effectively to get a clean look at the basket.
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Sharks & Minnows
Players, referred to as minnows, aim to dribble from one goal line to another while avoiding being tagged by a coach acting as the shark; if tagged, they join the shark team to help tag remaining minnows until none are left.
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Single Leg Wraps
Players perform ball wraps around one leg, alternating directions to enhance their balance, coordination, and ball handling skills while maintaining an athletic stance and keeping their eyes up.
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Snake
Players dribble around a designated area while trying to avoid being tagged by a designated player, known as the snake; when tagged, they join the snake, emphasizing teamwork and communication as the snake grows longer.
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Team Tag
Players are divided into two teams where one team tries to tag as many members of the opposing team as possible within a minute, with tagged players required to do five jumping jacks before rejoining the game.
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The Floor is Lava
Players pair up and pass the basketball to each other while standing on designated "islands" (cones) to avoid the lava, which teaches precise passing and encourages movement to open islands after each pass, while not allowing any dribbling.
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Zig Zag Crossovers
Players practice zig-zag dribbling by making quick crossovers and hard dribbles while moving from baseline to the top of the key and back, helping them improve their footwork and ball-handling skills while navigating the court.
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