Lesson 1: 2 vs. 2

Tactical Problem: - Defending basket and attacking
Skill development: - obtain possession, outlet pass, and continue play by attacking

Teaching Points:

Tactic:
- box rebounder out
- anticipate where rebound will go
- 2 vs. 2 attacking the basket

 Skill:
- 1 shooter and 3 rebounders using basket
- shot goes up and 3 rebounders compete for rebound
- player who gains possession looks for shooter as outlet pass
- those 2 players then become a team
- play continues, 2 vs. 2 at same basket


 
 

 

Organizational Points: 

- get between man and basket
- on the ball of your feet
- back into player
- jump high and grab the ball
- 3 cues: box out, gain possession, outlet pass
- other 2 rebounders become defenders and play continues, 2 vs. 2
- rotate shooter
- 5 groups of 4

Extensions:
- groups of 4, 4 vs. 4, focusing on rebounding and outlet pass