Chris Paul Drill
Ages: All Ages Youth Middle School High School+
Purpose of the Drill:
This ball handling drill teaches players how to change direction and speeds while controlling the ball in limited spaces, such as attacking the lane off of a ball screen (like Chris Paul). The players are also able to work on shots in game situations.
Instructions
- The first cone is just the starting point.
- "Inside-Outside" - Players dribble "inside" the cone at the arc and then "outside" the middle cone.
- Players can take one retreat or hesitation dribble at the elbow, then attack the basket for the layup
- Rebound own shot then dribble to other side.
- Players shoot a layup on each side, then a jumper at the elbow.
- These first 3 cycles simulate a post defender "showing" or "bluffing" at the dribbler then retreating back, thus opening up the lane or giving the dribbler an open jumper.
- "Outside-Inside" - the players dribble outside the first cone and inside the middle cone to weakside elbow.
- First time through the players can "attack the cone" in the lane and make a dribble move and shoot a layup.
- Second time = elbow jumper.
- "Inside-Outside" - players dribble inside the cone at the arc and outside the middle cone, then back to the strongside elbow.
- Second time = elbow jumper.
- "Inside-Outside to 3" - players repeat the previous cycle, but then "drag" their defender out to the 3 point line with a retreat or escape dribble.
- The players should rise up as they retreat, then attack the baseline for a jumper.
- Second time = 3 point shot
- This simulates "dragging" the post defender who switched onto the dribbler to the perimeter.
Points of Emphasis:
- Stay low when attacking - raise up when retreating. The defense will engage when you are low, and relax when you stand up.
- The players must change speed.
- You cannot dribble behind your back once you are in the lane because the "screened" defender will be chasing you from behind to recover.
Motivation/Teaching Tips:
- Imagine that you are Chris Paul or Steve Nash in the lane. This is a drill with freedom where the player can try new moves and shots. Do not worry about messing up the drill or going the wrong way, just work on ball handling and changing direction.
- It helps for the coach to point out where defense is or coming from in each cycle.
- The only limit to this drill is the coaches imagination to create different patterns or situations.
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