Follow the Leader

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Categories: Agility  Ballhandling / Dribbling  Defense  Footwork  Offensive Moves  
Ages: All Ages  Youth  Middle School  High School+  

Purpose of the Drill:

To practice changing directions without the help of a patterned movement.

Instructions

  • Player 1 will start in front of player 2.
  • Player 1 will starte off sprinting or sliding in any direction and should change directions throughout while player 2 should follow player 1's movements and change directions when he does.
  • This is the same as the previous step except in this variation, both players are running through the drill with a basketball.

Points of Emphasis:

  • Sprinting and sliding with your head up in order to view your partner's change of direction.
  • Planting hard in order to change direction.
  • Making a quick move in order to stay with your partner.

Motivation/Teaching Tips:

  • Try to beat your partner by changing directions effectively.
  • Create a competition to see who can be the best follow the leader.


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