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A different move at every cone

Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot

Ball Handling drill

Cone Attack Series

Attack cones at the wing, elbow and top with a different game move at each, finishing every rep.

Time
8 min
Players
1+
Ages
9+
Level
Intermediate

Equipment: Balls, 3 cones

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How to run the drill

  1. 1Cones at the right wing, right elbow and top of the key.
  2. 2Start at half court, make a move at each cone: crossover, between-the-legs, hesitation.
  3. 3Finish with a layup or a pull-up off the last cone.
  4. 4Go through on both sides; change the moves every round.

Coaching points

  • Get low into every move
  • Change pace, not just direction
  • Read the cone like a defender's lead foot

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