Man-Maker Drill

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Damon,
No doubt about it, this is a tough drill, for any age group. But think of it this way, everything is relative - 8th grade girls vs 8th grade girls.... and while it might take them awhile to master this.... it certainly WILL help them in the long run. They will be able to handle pressure, they will learn how to get open, they will learn to PROTECT the ball and NOT turn it over... all positives.... just don't expect miracles right away.

Our rule was to take the 10 second count if need be, we can always play D vs them taking the ball out of bounds on the side... hard to defend breakaway lay ups.

As for allowing dribbling AFTER they get the ball past half court... nothing wrong with that... anything that allows you to teach the game and make the drill more fun, go for it.

There were times that we played 5 on 5 full court NO DRIBBLING but we allowed them to cut anywhere they wanted to go to get open. Its a lot of fun watching varsity players master this... at first they catch it and put it on the floor instead of a jump stop... but eventually, they got it and did it pretty well.

Here is another thought for this drill... but you need another coach working with the defense... remember, there is NO 10 second violation but you can work the defensive side by using a stop watch - making a goal of keeping the ball in the back court for 10 seconds....

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@Coach Sar: Ever used or seen this drill used with an 8th grade girls team? I just see most of my 8th grade girls NOT being able to beat the pressure without leaving their lane or without dribbling. Sounds tough!

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I have watched this drill run by a local coach,and it had many good attributes.
If you play 3 on 3 after crossing mid-court, I suggest that you only allow dribbling if it can be utilized going towards the basket. It seems that factor would contribute more to emphasizing the importance of passing.

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The offensive players MUST stay in their own lane.... the idea of this drill is to toughen up your players... learn how to protect the ball without turning it over. This IS one tough drill and its meant to be.
Coach D answered your cut and replace questions...
Brian, you are right, not much of an option as to where you can cut and go... but that makes them work all the harder.... trust me, it can be done, our kids did it and our D was relentless.
No weave allowed, no changing of lanes allowed... they MUST stay in their own lanes.
You want tough kids that wont turn the ball over easily, run this drill a lot... I hated turnovers.... this helped us a lot.

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"Cut and replace" in this drill refers to the cutter replacing himself within the lane.

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It seems as if the drill is ran almost like a 3 man weave but with defense. After you advance past half court your free to roam anywhere.

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I believe they are saying if someone cuts then another player has to fill their spot. No 2 players can be in one lane at the same time, all three spots have to be filled at all times.

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I believe that when you make the cut and the ball is pass that the passer then replaces the cutter to continue filling all lanes. If I am wrong please correct me.

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I'm wondering the same thing. I understand the concept of staying in the lanes but that doesn't give much of an option of where to cut.

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Drill sounds good but confused "They can pass, make cuts, cut and replace," if they have to stay in lanes how can they replace?

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