Step 1/4Rock, paper, scissors!
Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Warm-up drill
Rock, Paper, Scissors 1v1
Pairs play rock, paper, scissors at half court — the winner grabs the ball and attacks, the loser defends.
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- 2+
- Ages
- 8+
- Level
- All levels
Equipment: 1 ball per pair
How to run the drill
- 1Pairs face each other near half court with a ball on the floor between them.
- 2Play rock, paper, scissors. The winner picks up the ball and attacks the nearest basket.
- 3The loser reacts and defends 1-on-1. One shot only.
- 4Jog back and go again. Keep score; change partners every few minutes.
Coaching points
- React fast — win the first step
- Attack in a straight line
- Loser: sprint to get between the ball and the basket
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