OYBL 1st thru 6th Grade Practice Drills
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Drills in Video
24 Jump Stop Pivoting Series
A fast-paced exercise where players practice various passing techniques and footwork, including jump stops and pivots, while responding to a coach's whistle to enhance their agility, awareness, and overall game readiness.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
pivot
beginner
2 Ball Series
Players practice simultaneous dribbling and passing with alternating hands to develop coordination and ball control, emphasizing the importance of keeping their eyes up while executing the movements.
Video Demo
(less than a minute)
dribble
beginner
intermediate
2 Ball on the Move
Players practice dribbling two basketballs while moving to develop coordination and spatial awareness, focusing on changing speeds and maintaining control as they navigate the court.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
dribble
beginner
intermediate
Partner Passing
Players work with a partner to practice various types of passes, including ball fakes and bounce passes, while focusing on movement, communication, and using proper technique to create spacing and passing opportunities.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
passing
beginner
Give and Go Series
Players practice the fundamental play of passing the ball and immediately cutting towards the basket to receive a return pass, emphasizing the importance of timing and movement without the ball.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
passing
beginner
Triple Threat Cut Through
Players execute a cut to receive the ball while maintaining a triple-threat position, which prepares them to shoot, pass, or drive, emphasizing effective movement and decision-making.
Video Demo
(less than a minute)
passing
beginner
3 on 3 Shell drill
Players focus on maintaining proper spacing and defensive positioning, learning to effectively communicate and move as a unit while responding to offensive plays and cuts.
Video Demo
(less than a minute)
defense
beginner
3 on 3 Front the Cutter
Players focus on defensive positioning to prevent offensive players from cutting to the basket, emphasizing communication and anticipation to effectively manage spacing and movement.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
defense
beginner
Zig Zag
Players practice dribbling in a zig-zag pattern to improve their ball-handling skills while changing directions, which helps them develop control and agility in moving past defenders.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
defense
beginner
Dribble At
Players practice driving the basketball directly at a defender to create offensive opportunities, focusing on effective decision-making and utilizing angles to either pass or penetrate.
Video Demo
(less than a minute)
dribble
pass
beginner
Drive and Drift
Players practice driving towards the basket while teammates space out and drift to the perimeter, allowing for effective passing options and teaching players how to read defensive reactions.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
dribble
pass
beginner
Bump Behind
Players practice making a pass and then immediately moving to create space or a scoring opportunity by filling behind the ball, emphasizing timing and positioning to exploit defensive gaps.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
dribble
pass
beginner
3 on 3 Pass and Basket Cut
Players work on passing the ball and making a sharp basket cut simultaneously, emphasizing timing and the importance of reading the defense to create scoring opportunities.
Video Demo
(less than a minute)
dribble
defense
pass
beginner
Follow Your Pass
Players are taught to pass the ball and immediately cut to the basket to receive a return pass, emphasizing the importance of movement after passing to create scoring opportunities.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
pass
beginner
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.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
shooting
dribbling
beginner
Out Pass and Cut
Players practice passing the ball out to the perimeter and then making a strong cut to the basket, reinforcing the importance of timing and movement to create scoring chances after the pass.
Video Demo
(less than a minute)
pass
cutting
beginner
Stationary Ball Handling
Players focus on developing their dribbling skills while stationary by using a variety of hand movements and body positioning to enhance ball control and hand-eye coordination.
Video Demo
(1 minute)
dribble
beginner