Competitive One on One Drills
It is unfortunate that the game players play the most is also the least relevant to the game of basketball; "One-On-One."
Go past any schoolyard and you'll see two players playing one-on-one. Take the ball out on the top of the key, take 10-12 dribbles to back the opponent down to the basket and then try to shoot over him. That is the way 99% of all one-on-one games go. It builds bad habits, limits understanding of the game and erodes needed skills.
Below are some different one-on-one basketball drills that might do a better job of improving players' skills and help them reach playing objectives.
Instructions
Half Court One on One
- Place 2 chairs just short of mid-court on the right side of the court.
- Players start on the baseline, opposite the chairs.
- The player on the outside has the ball.
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- On "Go," both players take off at full speed. The player with the ball goes on the dribble, the player without the ball goes on the sprint.
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- Both players go around the right side of the chair and head back toward the basket.
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- Once headed back toward the basket, the player with the ball becomes offense and the player without the ball becomes the defense.
- Add a dribble limitation, such as 2 dribbles after turning on the chairs, to add effectiveness.
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Full Court One on One
- Place 2 chairs on the right side of the court, a little higher than the foul line extended.
- Place 2 more chairs on the other side of mid-court, just above the 28' marker (or above the coach's box.
- Players start on the baseline and the player on the outside has the ball.
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- On "Go," both players take off. The player with the ball goes on the dribble, the player without the ball goes on the sprint.
- The players cross with the dribbler going around the inside chair and the player without the ball sprinting around the outside chair.
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- Once the players clear the chairs, they cross again with the dribbler going around the outside chair and the player without the ball sprinting around the inside chair.
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- Once clearing the chairs, the dribbler becomes the offensive player and the other player is the defensive player and the game is on.
- Add a dribble limitation, such as 2 dribbles after turning on the last chairs, to add effectiveness.
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These basketball drills work on ball handling, explosiveness, decision making, defense in transition, finishing at the rim and are great conditioners. They are also high intensity and a lot of fun so players will enjoy them.
What do you think? Let us know by leaving your comments, suggestions, and questions...
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Comments
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Ken Mitchell says:
2/12/2008 at 9:48:47 AM
Why do you suggest two dribbles after the last chair? That would take the ball to the 3-line...
I know this is not limited to "two dribbles"... Anyone using the drill may select any number of dribbles or leave it open or take it to the hoop...
Just wonder why you suggest two dribbles?
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roscoe says:
2/12/2008 at 12:01:52 PM
Hi the drill sounds useful and fun. Just one question though? Are they dribbling between and running around the chairs for conditioning and ball handling only? Can you rovvide more logic for the usefullness of the drill? thanks!
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Brian Rooney says:
2/12/2008 at 3:41:17 PM
We've used this drill and similar. It's a great way to get the boys moving and thinking quickly. Hustle plays a big part. If you dog it, you get beat.
Also works on decision making because the ball handler has to know how to:
1) HUSTLE
2) Think quick! If the defender is slow, he can just explode to the basket. If the defender is fast, he will need some dribble moves to break him down, and so on. Since no two boys face off with each other over and over again, it constantly changes the matchups.
For added fun, we ran 4 chairs and 4 lines.
The two on the outside would be offense.
The two on the inside would be defense.
Then 1 and 2 would be offense and 3 and 4 would be defense.
It keeps things moving quickly.
It makes the boys think and react quickly.
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Joe (Co-founder of Breakthrough Basketball) says:
2/12/2008 at 5:33:04 PM
Hi Ken,
You can adjust this dribble limit on the age level. 10 & 11 year olds may take 4 dribbles, while Varisty or collegiate players may be limited to 2 dribbles. This is done so that the players make a move with a game-like feel. Players don't have time to sit there and dribble during a game. If you put a dribble limit on the drill, it forces them to make a quick move and decision.
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LANS says:
2/19/2008 at 2:12:29 PM
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Vanessa Zavala says:
2/27/2008 at 7:12:46 PM
Hi I am wondering how I can get into coaching with someone else. I am a 21 yr old with 17 yrs of experience on basketball. I have coached grammar school boys and I have played all through my 1st year of community college. Anyone need help out there?
Thanks!
Vanessa Zavala
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Joe (Co-Founder of Breakthrough Basketball) says:
2/28/2008 at 7:19:25 PM
Hi Vanessa,
Contact schools in your area. Look at school district websites for job openings.
If you have little or no experience, you may want to be an assistant in your first few years or coach at the middle school or junior varsity level.
If you are having problems finding a job, offer to be a volunteer assistant coach.
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bonheur says:
3/6/2008 at 12:16:19 PM
i reallly like it,but i don''t understand it very well i''m just asking if i can get the first step of basketball?cause i''m still a begginer
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