ROTATING FREE THROW
DRILL

In this drill the men in positions
A and C are defensive men respon-
sible for bringing rebounds out from
the basket. Players B and D are of-
fensive men, responsible for following
shots, laying them in the basket or
getting them out to E, the free
thrower.

 

 

QD)

The players change positions ad-
vancing from A to E and then assum-
ing positions at the other end of the
floor, the E player at one end becom-
ing the A player at the other. This
drill gives men the opportunity for
practice in all phases of free throw
defense and offense. If more than two
baskets are available, the men may
advance from one basket to another.

 

 

 

 

 

BALL HANDLING DRILLS

Many coaches neglect the important fundamental of properly
handling the ball. There is something akin to the touch or skill
of the juggler in moving the ball about in the hands as is so
necessary in maneuvering for passing and for delaying the pass
until the proper timing is arrived at by the cutting player.
Many coaches find that pass after pass is either entirely or
partially blocked by defensive men. This case has been espe-
cially true with the advent of the slow-break game where de-
fensive men are allowed to gain their positions and blocks or
“screens” are used to evade them. Proper ball handling or the
ability to move the ball about in the hands either in a position
with the back to the guard or facing the guard and moving the
ball up or down and laterally are necessary if the passer is to
get the ball to the forwards or men cutting to meet passes at
the proper time.

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