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Finishing drill
Layup Hand-Offs
Pairs at the top of the key: one dribbles at the other and hands off, then turns to defend the drive to the basket.
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- 2+
- Ages
- 10+
- Level
- All levels
Equipment: 1 ball per pair
How to run the drill
- 1Pairs with one ball, facing each other around the top of the key or three-point line.
- 2Player 1 dribbles to player 2 and hands the ball off.
- 3Player 2 drives straight to the hoop; player 1 turns and defends.
- 4Switch roles and go again. Keep score.
Coaching points
- Quick drive — go on the catch
- Use the rim for protection
- Defender: stay between the ball and the basket
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