LESSON 4A

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS & DRILLS

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A player with the ball may not take more than a step and a half without dribbling It
means that for every basketball player, it is important to master some dribbling skills necessary
for the guards particularly the point guard Players are required to develop excellent dribbling
skills because their position usually handle the ball on the fastbreak In the half-court offense,
they are responsible in handling the ball Guards are designated into two positions the point
guard and the off or shooting guard But. the point guard must be an excellent dribbler because
they are great assets for forward

In half-court offenses, forwards and center usually fill fastbreak lanes, and they are often
close to the basket, and are required to dribble less than guards However, taller and bigger
players can increase their roles in mg if they develop dribbling skills A player effective at
dribbling not ly helps improve all other aspects of a player's game, but also helps and better in
the court as players work toward becoming better at dribbling.

DRIBBLING

Dribbling is an act when a player repeatedly pushes, taps, or bats ball towards the floor
with one hand to cause the ball to bounce back p either of his hands, to advance the ball or
keep control of it.

Dribbling is the most powerful weapon any offensive strategies to set up the offense
especially if the defense is so tight, and finds difficult in passing the ball Dribbling is basically an
arm-wrist-finger action-tapping or pushing down the ball towards the floor with spread fingers
and pa of the hands and with relaxed controlled wrist To be effective while dribbling, the player
must not look on the ball, but rather, he must keep his head up and focus on what is happening
inside the court Peripheral vision is very important because he will know where his teammates
and defensive team are, and what they are doing inside the court.

Remember the "BEEF” Principle

B = BALANCE

When on the free throw line, bend knees with the weight evenly o both feet

Keep hips and shoulders "square to the basket" (facing the target)

E = EYES for "FOCUS"

Eyes must be on the target not looking at the crowd or your friends

E = ELBOW for "TECHNIQUE"

 Hold the ball with the hand so that the arms form a "C" from the fingernails to the
shoulders

F FOLLOW for "FOLLOW THROUGH"

Elbow goes up-not out-and must "flick the wrist when releasing the ball

If one pushes the ball out, he/she is not going to get any are of the ball

Here are the ten (10) keys to basketball dribbling success

1. Players must stay low when they are dribbling

2. Players must keep their head up while dribbling
3. Players must attack their defender not avoid them
4. Players must dribble with a purpose-avoid wasted movement.
5. Players must constantly work to improve their weak hand.
6. Players must protect the basketball with their body and off hand.
7. Players must work on change of pace and change of speed dribbles in order to keep the
defender off balance
8. Players must be able to change direction with their dribble to keep the defender off
balance
9. Once a player beats their defender, they must keep their dribble out in front of them,
keep their defender behind them and, close the gap between them
10. Players must work constantly at improving their dribbling techniques and mechanics

TYPES OF DRIBBLING

Low-Dribble

The low dribble is used to protect the basketball whenever the player is closely guarded.
The lower the dribble, the closer the ball is to the player's body, and the more the player has
control on it. Extend the dribbling hand and arm down as much as possible to shorten the
distance the ball has to travel.

Instructions:

1. Do not watch the ball when dribbling, keep head up

2. Keep the elbow of the dribbling hand close in at the side
3. Keep the joints bent, knees, elbow, and waist keeping the ball close to the body under
control.
4. Keep the head in good timing as the player dribbles, because dribbling is a rhythmic
activity
Suggested activities for low dribble. Perform the following drills properly

Low-Dribble

1. Get down on both knees and begin dribbling with the right hand Dribble the ball waist
high about three to six inches in front and to the right of the right knee. The head should
be up, and sh be able to feel the ball bouncing in a steady rhythm
Keep the forearm parallel or even with the floor. In the drill, the forearm should
move up and down about two to four inches while dribbling, enabling to feel the ball on
the finger tips
To concentrate on the skill, it might be useful to fix the eyes on a spot at eye-
level about ten or fifteen away. Conti dribbling for two minutes
2. Repeat step 1 using the left hand.
3. Remain on the knees dribbling with the right hand and the head up Look to the right for
20 seconds, then left for 20 seconds
4. Repeat step 3 using the left hand
5. Raise the dribble to shoulder level and observe how much mort shoulder and elbow
action is needed
6. Remain on the knees, dribbling at waist level with the right hand Push the ball across the
body on one bounce to the left hand, and continue dribbling with the left hand Now
repeat this pushing the ball across the body on one bounce back to the right hand and
the ball should bounce in the middle of the body on each
7. Repeat steps 1-6 squatting where the rear end is just above knee
8. Repeat 1-6 standing with knees and waist bent

Speed-Dribble

The player needs to run as fast as he can while dribbling and having a full control of the
ball and his body when he is in the open court, the speed-dribble must be mastered with either
hand, with head up at all times. Maintaining top speed here is very important

Instructions:

1. Push the ball out or farther in front at waist height and run after it.
2. Increase running speed while bouncing the ball
3. While increasing speed, push the ball farther in front
4. Use shoulder and arm movement to control the dribble
5. The faster the dribble, the higher the bounce
6. The ball should bounce to the upper chest. Challenge Your Skills

Suggested Activities for Speed Dribble. Perform the following drills properly.

1. While walking, dribble in front with the right hand at waist level. The head is up, and do
not look at the ball. Continue for two minutes
2. Repeat step 1 with the left hand
3. Repeat step 1 and slowly increase the foot speed until dribbling at one-half running
speed
 Note: The faster the player runs, the farther he must push the ball out in front of him and
the higher the dribble becomes. While walking, the dribble was comfortable at waist
level. As he begins to run, however, the dribble reaches chest height.
4. Repeat step 3 using the left hand.

Change-of-Pace Dribble

It is the ability of the player to change his pace while dribbling thebasketball to speed up
or slow down on the court

Instructions :

1. Keep the head up

2. Always control the ball

3. Knees bent more and the lean forward is increased just before increasing the dribbling
speed

4. When changing pace to a slower speed, bend knees a little and shift weight slightly to
the basket

Suggested Activities for Change-of-Pace Dribble. Perform the following drills properly

Change-of-Pace Dribble

1. Begin dribbling with the right hand (to the right at one-t speed) in a large circle around the
court Every five seconds, change the speed going from one-fourth speed to one-half speed,
back one-fourth speed and so m Continue for two minutes

2. Repeat step 1 using the left hand dribbling around the court the left

3. Repeat steps 1 and using different one-fourth, one-half three-fourths dribbling speed

Crossover-Dribble

Crossover dribbling moves are used to dribble the ball with a hand, then as the player
gets close to his defender push the ball a of him from one hand to the other hand to change
direction

Instructions

1. Keep the head up to see the court

2. Keep the head up to see the court.

3. If dribbling with the right hand once gets close to the defender bounce it over the left side
near the left foot

4. Keep the left hand ready or right hand to receive the ball
5. Keep the dribble and body under control to pass change the pace

6. Execute crossover smoothly and quickly

LESSON 4B

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS & DRILLS

PASSING AND RECEIVING/CATCHING THE BALL

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In basketball, passing and receiving are the least appreciated skills There are many
talented and highly-skilled players, but they do not possess the most basic passing skills Many
coaches observe that god passing "lost art in basketball, that is the most underrated skill
Learning proper passing and receiving techniques demands less time in practice, than shooting
and dribbling But, learning the passing skills incorrectly are habits that are difficult to correct

It is essential that every player and every coach understand the importance of passing
and receiving and of practicing these skills everyday. This is another way for the player to be of
added value to his team and earn playing time To win a game, a coach also relies on his best
passers

PASSING

The distance the ball has to travel and the position in which the is caught often
determine the choice of pass

Chest Pass

Ball is held at chest level, fingers spread at each side of the Elbows remain close to the
body the ball is sent with extended arms proper wrist snap, as knees flexed slightly one-foot
moves towards receiver

Challenge Your Skills

1. Take supine position Hold the ball with the hands on the s and the thumbs behind the
ball. If the hands are small, them slightly behind the ball for better leverage and control
Be sure that the thumbs are pointing upward at an a toward the other hand. The
thumbs should not be pointing ate ether The thumb and forefinger of each hand should
form a
The hands should be relaxed and slightly cupped, ini bent, and the ball is in front
of the chest, held firmly by the p of the fingertips
2. As the arms extend directly upward, the palms should rotate a from oneself When the
arms are fully extended, snap the w outward Feel the ball roll off the thumb, index, and
middle finger of both hands. The ball should go straight up with some back or rotation
 3. After the release of the ball, the arms should be fully exten with the fingers pointing
upward, the backs of the hands f ch other, and the thumbs pointing toward the feet
Catch hall as it returns
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Bounce Pass

A kind of pass where the player holds the ball at waist level, fingers spread at each side
of the ball, feet apart and take a step toward the target person, and bounce the ball a little over
halfway to this player, so that the ball should reach the receiver at waist level.

Challenge Your Skills

1. Make a six-inch-square target on the wall at waist level

2. Face the wall from ten feet and throw a two-handed chest pass on one bounce so that
the ball hits the ball in the target square
3. Repeat fifty times or until the ball is passed twenty times consecutively into the target
square Alternate stepping forward with the left and right foot
4. Repeat steps and from a distance of fifteen feet from the wall.

Overhead Pass

Player holds the ball in both hands from forehead to over the head arms fully extended
depending on the player and situation Step forward to the target person, throw with a forceful
wrist, finger snap and follow through The pass take a slightly downward path is the most
effective

Challenge Your Skills

1. Make six-inch-square target on the wall at chest level

2. Face the wall from ten feet with the ball held at the level of the forehead Hands are on
the sides of the ball slightly toward the back with the fingers comfortably spread and
pointing up The thumbs are well behind the ball and pointing toward the top of the
opposite hand
3. Pass the ball with a quick snap of the wrists and fingers At same time, step forward with
the right foot and fully extend arms toward the target, allowing the arms to turn out
natural
4. Repeat until the ball is passed ten times consecutively into t target square
5. Repeat steps 1-4 with the ball placed just above the head s then above the head with
the arms almost fully extended Practice incorporating passing takes in all directions and
stepping w the right foot, stepping with the left foot, and without stepping

Baseball Pass

This is one-handed throw, typically used for long passes as a team looking for a
fastbreak when the offensive players run towards the basket after an offensive rebound Body
shifts from back to front, a sidearm motion should be avoided. Hold the ball with one hand,
swing the hand back and throw the ball the way a catcher throws it to the second base

Challenge Your Skills

1. Stand twenty feet from the wall with the left shoulder to the chest high target with the feet
about a shoulder width apart and the right foot as your pivot. The weight is on the right
foot Hold the ball two to six inches off the right hip, with the right hand directly behind the
ball and the left hand in front The fingers are spread comfortably with the hands slightly
cupped so the ball is held by the pads of the fingertips and the hell of the hands The
thumb and the index finger of the right hand should form a "U" or, in other words, the
thumb should be pointing slightly up not horizontal or down The elbows are out to protect
the ball, and the head is up The knees and waist slightly bent. Feel as if ready to throw a
baseball

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6. Repeat steps 1-5 using various fakes before the pass

a Fake high pass low

b. Fake low pass low

c Fake low, fake high, pass low

7. Repeat steps 1-6 using the right foot as the pivut foot and stepping to the left

Catching or Receiving

A pass is successful if it can be caught Therefore, the player shosild anticipate both
when and where the pass will be thrown so that the recipient/target should always be ready to
catch the ball

To catch the ball, the player should

1. Always bend knees

2 Give a signal to the passer by means of showing the palms up to the passer

3. The receiver jumps forward to meet the ball, and restores balance when pass comes

4. Be sure when catching the ball, the pivot foot should be on established position

Challenge Your Skills

1 From fifteen feet, throw the ball off the wall so that it comes back at the feet on the short hop

2. Practice catching the ball ten times with two hands with the fingers pointed toward the floor,
elbow in, and knees bent.
3. Repeat step 2, but

a. Increase and decrease the distance from the wall

b. Increase and decrease the speed of the pass to block some of the passes before securely
tucking the ball into the chest

c. Repeat steps 1-3 throwing the ball to the left and right to use the one-handed catching
principles

LESSON 4C

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS & DRILLS

SHOOTING

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To be a good basketball player, one needs to be well rounded in a variety of skills

However, basketball games are won on points But, if players cannot shoot, then the team hardly
wins Basketball shots are generally classified into a few main types the jump-shot, slam dunk,
lay-up, foul shot, and three pointers

Improving General Technique

There are many ways a player can improve his overall shooting ability The most
important thing to remember is practice Pay close attention to the basics, get them right, and go
back to them in order to keep a consistent technique to continually improve upon in each
training Here are a few easy pointers

Correct Wrist Technique in Shooting

This is a basketball drill to isolate the technique in the wrists, making sure that they are
doing their share of the work, and not the elbow shoulders. A basketball is not necessary in
executing this technique

1 Relax the arms to the side of the body, and shake the hands to loosen the wrists

2. Place the feet shoulder width apart, and lift the arms up abo the head with the hands
turned to the front Make sure that t elbows also face forwards and do not lock the arms

3. Now start to snap the wrists gently backwards making sure the they are not moving to
the sides at all

4. Let your wrists way hackwards and forwards gently

5. This drill should be practiced for about a minute each time oti regular basis Soon the
muscles will automatically do the motion Expect that shooting skills have improved
SHOOTING

One-Hand Set Shot

1 If right handed, support the ball with the left hand, holding back and bottom with the right hand

2. Push upward and outward, releasing the ball off the ends of t fingers with strong wrist action,
and follow through with finge and arma

3. Keep the body balance, and focus the eyes on the basket.

4. Keep the right hand slightly advanced when using this shot

5. It is usually used for foul shot, it must be practiced everyday a free throw

Challenge Your Skills

Suggested Activities for Set Shot Drill. Perform the following drills properly

This skill is usually practiced in the free throw line executing the correct guidelines. Ten
(10) shots is allotted to each The team or an individual player who makes more shots wins the
drill

Figure 5. Set Shot Drill

Jump Shot

The player executes in running or standing position to make an accurate shot He should
have balanced position, coordination, and a clear view of the target.

Suggested Activities for Jump Shot Drill. Perform the following properly

Each will be given 30 seconds to take a jump shot in each circle with a corresponding
point. The shots are recorded, the most number of shot made and the higher score prevails
Remember that only correct execution will be counted

Figure 6. Jump Shot Drill

Lay-Up Shot

1. This is used when a player is running toward the basket

2. It involves the principle of opposition that is, if he shoots from the right side, the take off in
which left foot and vice versa

3. It is executed from the leap that carries the shooter beneath the backboard.

4.The player steps off with his left foot to make a right handed lay-up shot.

5. He releases the ball at the height of his jump.

6. When shooting from the side, the player lays the ball gently against the backboard so that it
will drop through the basket.

7. If shooting is from the front, he should try to play the ball against the backboard.

Hook Shot

1 A hook shot is made with the player's back toward the with approximately a shoulder width
apart.

2. The player takes a big step with his left foot and with h protecting the ball from the defender

3. He pushes hard off his left foot and jumps into the air

4. He extends his right arm fully, and with the ball in his left

5. He sweeps with his right arm upward to his right ear and release the ball

6. He follows through with his wrist and hand

Challenge Your Skills

Culminating Activity

As a culminating activity, the class will hold a basketball tournament. The team should
consider the following

1. apply the rules of the game correctly

2. execute the basic skills accurately while playing

3. practice the positive traits of self-discipline, unity, coopera honesty, and camaraderie while
playing

4. participate actively in the mini tournament