1C1 SPRINT
Offense n.1 with ball and the defender X1 on the baseline next each other, the offense on the side of the corner; two cones in front of them outside the three points line. The cone of the defense it is a little bit ahead to give a little advantage to the offense.

The offense start the dribble, run around the cone in front of him (from outside) and he attack the rim; the defender start to play when the offense makes the first dribble and try to recover. It is important to practice on this drill on both the sides of the court.

DE MATHA CONTESTED SHOT

SETUP: players are in couples (similar roles) on the two sides of the basket, middle post. Coach C with the ball is at the foul line.

GOAL: contested shot near the basket.

DESCRIPTION: the Coach passes the ball to one of the players. Who recei- ves the ball drives to the basket with great energy.

The other one is the defender and tries to recover and block. The player on offense must not avoid physical contact.

GAME (in couples): each player play of- fense on both sides before switching.

CORRECTIONS:
■ the player on offense must not avoid physical contact.

FOOTWORK /FINISHING AT THE RIM

SETUP: 2 lines of players facing each basket at wing position (up to 5 players each line).

GOAL: warm up, upper and lower body cohordination, finishing.

DESCRIPTION: the player executes quick zigzag steps through the cones holding the ball with both hands, then finishes at the rim with power a move.

VARIATION: the player moves the ball around head/around waist, or passes the ball with a player from the opposite line while zigzaging.