Ganon Baker Basketball Drill Book - Volume 1

Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ganon Baker Basketball Drill Book. I have spent my entire life playing and coaching this great game. In high school, college and in the pros overseas, I have found that with the correct type of individual and team training, basketball players can take their talent to another level.

This book is a collection of individual and team basketball drills that may help you as a player or a coach. However, it is not what you do, but what you emphasize that matters. I emphasize the following 5 principles that make up my philosophy physically and mentally in both basketball and life. 1. Intensity – 100% effort in whatever you do. 2. Consistency – The right way every time, continual practice and growth. 3. Persistence – Not quitting until the goal is reached, overcoming obstacles or failures. 4. Faith – Confidence in achieving goals and belief in there savior Jesus Christ 5. Love – Having passion for what you do I hope I can help you get better! This booklet is knowledge. If you put these drills into action the correct way, then you gain wisdom. GET AFTER IT! God Bless, Ganon Baker

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About Ganon Baker Ganon Baker was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. He graduated from Hampton High School where he was an All-State selection and won a State Championship. Ganon received over 30 Division I Scholarship offers. He began his college career at Duquesne where he was awarded All-Rookie honors. He went on to graduate from UNC_ Wilmington after a very successful career in which he received All- Academic honors. He also won the conference Leadership Award. As a professional player, Ganon played in Iceland. He also played on summer leagues in France and Austria. He was invited to the Nuggets training camp in Denver, Colorado. In 2001, he started his own basketball services company call Shake N’ Bake Basketball, now today as Ganon Baker Basketball. Ganon has authored over 50 DVDs with over 20 as best sellers. He directs Skill Academies for Nike Basketball and has traveled to 15 countries teaching basketball. He has worked closely with Kobe Bryant, LeBron J a m e s , A m a r e S t o u d e m i r e , Chris

Paul and Vince Carter. He is

Amare Stoudemire’s personal Skill Development Coach. He has trained other NBA players as well including J. R. Smith, Steve Francis, Gerald Green, Andrew Bynum and man more. Ganon travels the world teaching life skill through basketball. He is most proud of his faith in Jesus Christ and the blessing that come from his relationship with the Lord, our God.

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Contents

General Basketball Concepts

4–9

Ball Handling, Dribbling and Driving

10 – 20

Finishing

21 – 25

Passing

26 – 31

Shooting

32 – 50

Two Ball Drills

51 – 54

1 vs. 1 Game Time Drills

55 – 58

Glossary of Terms

59 – 70

References

71

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General Basketball Concepts All Players Should Know 1. What are the four offensive options for the dribbler coming off a sideline pick n’ roll? -

duck-in opposite post / or short corner teammate the screener on the roll / or pop / or early slip weak-side spot up shooter teammate dribbler can reject, split, or attack ball screen for their shot (pull-up J or floater)

2. When you are on the wing and feeding the post and your defender digs or turns their head to help, where should you cut and why? -

elbow to rim to opposite corner, baseline – opposite corner or wing, or to the back of defender’s head for good spacing and to create a long closeout by help defenders

2A. what do you do if your defender hugs or face guards you and you don’t cut? -

set or receive a screen or cut baseline to opposite corner

3. Where is the best position to post and why? -

midline at the rim, because it is closest then 1st block and hash mark, because of good angle and space for baseline cutter

4. What are 5 angles you can set a Ball Screen? -

Sideline Pick and Roll High Pick and Roll Flat Baseline Pick and Roll Elbow

5. Where is the reversal box and why is that important, in regards to Team Offense? -

Top of key or NBA 3pt line – to keep spacing and to get the defense to shift. It also creates closeout game, balanced offense and transition defense coverage.

5A. Where is the midline and why is it important? -

The middle of the court, from rim to dotted line – when cuts, passes and drive go to the midline, shot percentages go up. It creates open receivers, draws fouls and

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rebounding opportunities. 6. Where the 5 are kill boxes? (game shots should be from these spots) -

low post both sides both elbows midline

7. What are the 4 ways to finish off two feet? -

1,2 step Step out/back Jump stop Drag foot finish

8. When do you use the above 2 foot finishes in regards to how the defense is guarding you? -

1,2: when defense is on your hip and going to where you are going Step out and drag foot finish: when defense cuts you off and almost beats you to the spot Jump stop: when defense is off or behind you, you use it to cover ground, slow game down, and cut gaps.

9. When you are at the top of the key with the ball and the wing is denied, how do you get them the ball? -

draw defense, penetrate kick dribble at for back door or hand off flash a player for back door to high post area dribble them through off screen

10. What are the rules of transition defense in order? -

get the rim, run back, get in front of ball stop ball talk, getting a man make them throw 3 passes

11. What are 4 options off a down screen for the cutter? (don’t count option of passing to screener) -

If defender is on your hip, curl

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If defender is denying you , pop (lean them into screen) If defender face guards you, inside cut (swim stroke) If defender is on top of screen, sprint fade or back door

12. What are 3 ways to separate from defender while cutting without using a screen? -

Stop cut (change speed) or post-up while fronted Walk to run cut (change speed) Reverse Pivot, (Miller Cut) quick turn, and go other way Fake 1 way, go another L cut or V cut Backdoor Swim stroke or inside cut

13. When cutting from 1 post block to another, what are 5 ways to get open without a screen and why? (In regards to how the defender is playing you) -

If defender is above you then fake high, cut low If defender is below you, then fake low and cut high Duck under deny arm if they face guard you or are in line with you Your knee/feet to their crotch and spin off if they face guard Swim stroke if the defense has a physical guard

14. When posting up, what are 3 ways the defender can guard you and how do you get open? 1. Defense plays behind – you get in a power stance, keep contact by sitting on their thighs, and show both hands like a goal post in football. 2. Defense ¾ denies – you go your elbow to their arm pit, your foot in front of their top foot. Hands are in an “L” post up. 3. Defense fronts you – signal for ball reversal, step in between their legs with you leg, wedge out with your butt and seal for next pass or weak side block cut or get off, (they turn their head to find you) and post again. 15. What are 3 situations or areas on court you can penetrate and pitch when in a “2 Man Game”? -

Ball side Weak side (wide) At the Post

16. When you drive below block, where does post step to? -

Midline, ball side elbow, or behind driver

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17. When you drive above block, where does post step to? - Short Corner, corner or behind driver 18. What are 3 things the point guard should always have on his mind during the game on both ends of the floor? -

How can I make my teammates better? The Coach’s playbook What their team did the last possession on offense and defense

19. What the 4 offensive options for the dribbler coming off the middle pick and roll? -

Make a pass to the roll or pop teammate who screened your shot off ball screen, you can reject it, split, shoot a floater or pull-up the spot up wing shooter teammate the spot up corner or short corner shooter teammate

20. What are the five main dribble moves and their counter-moves? -

Inside out (jab step) – counter is crossover Crossover – counter is crossover back Between legs – counter is crossover back Behind the back – counter is crossover back Power Dribble (crab dribble) - counter is open up

21. When you have the ball on offense, the defense can play you 4 ways, what are they? -

Crowd you or play tight 1 arm’s length away Force you right Force you left

22. How many defenders can you read during one possession when you have the ball? -

Your defender Help-side/weak-side If you don’t shoot, then you also read the receivers defender

23. When is the best time to drive on offense? - When the defense is closing out and when you see pockets (spaces or gaps)

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Although many of these drills are complicated in nature, you will also find elementary and easier drills to help those of your players and/or teammates who are not as talented or as far al ong in their development. Keep in mind when executing these drills that as a coach you want to have constant movement in your practice and as a player you want to train as game-like as possible. Do not put too many people in these drills and make sure there is enough equipment and basketballs to go around. Remember, these drills were invented one day by a coach or player who was in the gym working on his game and trying to get better. Ganon and his staff often have “sessions” where all they do is come up with fresh and new drills. They spend hours on the court, taking originally pretty easy drills and ideas and turn them into game-like, sweat pouring, hardworking drills. There is nothing keeping you from doing the very same things. Be an innovator, take these drills, use them, change them, and make them better. It is our responsibility to this game and to our players and team.

Cut Pass Dribble Screen Shoot Offense Defense Basketball Tennis Ball Coach Cone Chair

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Ball Handling, Dribbling and Driving The better you handle the ball, the more confident you will be handling the ball in game situations. You must become comfortable with the basketball in either hand so that you are able to dribble, pass, catch and drive using either hand. Ball handling and dribbling are two very different, but closely related skills. These drills will take you from handling the ball for hand strength and quickness to dribble moves to help you get by your defenders. Before you learn how to drive, however, you must first learn how to dribble. Dribbling is the ability to control the ball while moving with the ball. Make sure every dribble is hard. Players must dribble with their elbow and wrist through the ball, never letting the ball come higher than the thigh.

You want to practice stationary first,

dribbling so hard outside your comfort zone that you put “dents” in the floor. Make sure you are having correct muscle mechanics during every repetition to insure positive muscle memory. Two important things to remember; hips dropped and eyes up. Show love (reps) to your other hand as well. Good players don’t play “crippled”, then can dribble with either hand. Lastly, challenge yourself by tossing and catching a tennis ball between dribble moves.

This will put major pressure on your nervous system and

increase coordination. Ball Wraps – wrap the ball around these various parts of your body at a high rate of speed. Get out of your comfort zone as you work. -Head -Waist -Head/Waist, around head then waist, repeat -Legs -Single Right Led -Single Left Leg -Step Back (double leg, single leg). Legs together, step right foot back, wrap around right leg, bring right leg together again, then step back with your left leg, wrap the ball around the left leg. Repeat. - Waist, legs – wrap ball around waist then legs, repeat. Do not standup - Lunge – wrap ball around right leg lunge, then switch back and forth from right to left

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leg - Head, Waist, Legs – begin by wrapping around your head, then waist, then two legs, then waist again. Repeat. Ball Wraps with Dribble - Outside right leg 2 dribbles – use right hand - Outside left leg 2 dribbles – use left hand - Inside right leg 2 dribbles – use right hand - Inside left leg 2 dribbles – use left hand - Outside right leg 1 dribble – use right hand - Outside left leg 1 dribble – use left hand - Inside right leg 1 dribble – use right hand - Inside left leg 1 dribble – use left hand - Right hand left leg 2 dribbles – dribble outside of left leg with right hand - Right hand left leg 1 dribble – dribble outside of left leg with right hand - Left hand right leg 2 dribbles – dribble outside of right leg with left hand - Left hand right leg1 dribble – dribble outside of right leg with left hand - Right hand left waist 2 dribbles – wrap ball around waist, to a dribble - Right hand left waist 1 dribble – wrap ball around waist, to a dribble - Left hand right waist 2 dribbles – wrap ball around waist, to a dribble - Left hand right waist 1 dribble – wrap ball around waist, to a dribble Stationary Passing with Ball - Butt Busters – universal stance, shoot ball between legs front to back as hard as possible, catching in the back - Throw in front catch behind – toss ball up, catch behind your back with two hands - Throw in front catch between legs – toss ball up, catch between legs - Throw in behind catch through legs – toss ball up, bend over, catch through the legs - Alt Hikes – universal stance, flip ball through legs - 1 hand hikes – universal stance, flip ball from front to back through legs - Spider – left/right hands in front, left/right hands in back (dribble) - Rhythm Drill – universal stance, left hand in front, right hand behind ball, drop ball and switch hands, bring ball through legs then around entire legs until beginning. Finger Pad Dribbling - Figure 8 dribble – low dribble around right and left legs in a figure 8 pattern - Figure 8 walk – figure 8 drill walking - Spider – tap ball with left and right hand in front, then behind - Spider walk – spider drill walking

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2 Ball Dribbling - Juggle off floor – dribble right hand, toss ball in left to right hand, repeat - 2 ball same time – pound dribble in unison - Dribble different – 1, 2 pound dribble one then the other - East/West – or side to side - North/South – or up and down - Right – East, Left – West - Right – North, Left – South - X Dribble – x the balls through your legs - Cross Dribble – 1 dribble each cross the balls in front - Single right, single left (low) - Right/left both (low) - 2 dribble right/left (high) 1 at a time (inside and outside) - 1 dribble right/left (high) 1 at a time (inside and outside) - Juggle both with legs (outside) - 2 dribble around both legs (outside) - 1 dribble around both legs (outside) - 2 dribble around both legs (inside) - 1 dribble around both legs (inside) - 1 cross, 1 behind back Dribble Moves – Stationary - Inside out - Behind back 2 dribble - Behind back 1 dribble - 1 hand crossover left / right - 2 dribble cross - 1 dribble cross - 2 dribble through legs - 1 dribble through legs - 3 dribble through legs NBA Moves – Stationary - Tim Hardaway (between legs, crossover) - Kobe Bryant (between legs, behind back) - Tracey McGrady (between legs twice) - Allen Iverson (crossover, under legs) - Grant Hill (behind back, crossover) - Chris Paul right hand around right leg - Chris Paul left hand around left leg

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Tennis Ball Dribbling - Complete the above moves tossing the tennis ball first and catching after the move is complete. Speed up your handle by catching the tennis ball with your palm down. 2 Ball Partner Passing

Each player with a ball. Players start passing using 1 handed passes for speed. Right hand push Left hand push Right hand bounce Figure 8 then pass Double Cross then pass Sweep pivot then pass Inside out then pass Between legs 3 times then pass Left hand bounce 1 bounce pass 1 hand pass Behind back left then right Alternate

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Back Up

A full court dribble drill to practice 'backing up' Player 1 and 2 start with a speed dribble towards a pylon (or defender). When they arrive at the pylon the dribble is low and fast (power dribble). They make two dribbles backwards and go sideways. When they arrive at the second pylon a speed dribble to the next pylon begins. At the third pylon the backup starts again The next two players start when the first have crossed the middle line. After player 1 and 2 have 'backed up' again they make a short sideway dribble and go hard to the basket to make there lay-up. Make sure the players see the court when dribbling. For the flow of the movement while going sideways crossovers can be handy. Variations Use the left hand Use two balls to improve ball handling

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Hesitation

This drill practice the hesitation dribble Use the extended free throw lines as extra markings on the court. The first four players start their dribble until the first extended free throw line At the extended free throw line the players make 2 or 3 dribbles on the spot. After making the dribbles on the spot the first four players dribble (fast) to the middle line. At the middle line they make again 2-3 dribbles on the spot. When the first group passes the middle line the second group start. At both extended free throw lines the groups make 2-3 dribbles on the spot. After the first group reaches the baseline it waits until the second group has arrived before starting again to go the other way. The coach can use whistle to let that the players know when to start moving again after dribbling on the spot, this keeps the drill in order.

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Jordan Full Court Lays

Players line up at each baseline each with a ball. One at a time they dribble toward the first cone and execute a dribble move. Once past the cone they dribble through the tunnel of cones and finish at the basket with a lay-up. Mix up finishes LMU Fast break

Players line up at half court each with a basketball. Coach receives a pass and then passes back to cutting player. Player catches then drive through cones to pull-up for a jumper of continue for a lay-up. Mix up finishes

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Laker Drill

Players line up on each baseline each with a ball. 4 Coaches at three point lines. Players 1 and 2 pass to the coach ahead of them. Players 1 and 2 then sprint toward half court Players 1 and 2 receive passes back from the coaches and then pass to the next coach ahead of them. They continue toward the basket. Coaches lead the players with passes for lay-ups. Next players in line begin when the person in front of them get to half court. Mix up finishes

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Partner Ball Wraps

Players line up across from each other each with a ball. Players begin whatever ball wrap drill has been given. On the whistle, players will pass their ball to their partner and continue the drill. Moves on the move

Players begin wing extended each with a ball. Players drive at coach who throws up an arm. Players execute a dribble move and go under the arm that is extended. Mix up finishes

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Burke Drives

Players 1 and 2 drive toward one another executing the same move (crossover, thru legs, behind back or combo) making sure they go the same way past the chair. Execute 5 moves then move drill to half court and execute drill toward the basket and finish. Door Drill

Player begins sitting in the chair with his dribble Player drives at the cones and makes a move, staying low. Mix up finishes

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Iverson Pivots

Player 1 drives at chair and taps the chair with the ball. Player 1 then uses inside pivot toward the basket and executes a mixture of finishes Tee Pee Drives

Player 1 starts at the top of the key and drives at Player 2 who has his arms out in the shape of a cross. Change starts and finishes each possession. Switch spots on the floor after each rotation.

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Finishing The easiest shot in basketball is a lay-up. However, the most missed shot in basketball is the lay-up. I believe players must work on finishing just as much at the work on dribbling and shooting. They should work on all different types of finishes for example; 1 foot and 2 feet lay-ups with 1 or 2 pivots, inside foot and outside foot finishes, over the left shoulder, over the right shoulder, and on different spots of the lane. You must also work on finishing with speed and contact. Have your coaches or trainer use pads to hit you on the finish and coaches put a time limit on each finishing drill to add mental toughness. Finishing School – Floater

Players start in a line each with a ball. Players execute the floater with 1 step 10 in a row

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Finishing School – Dance Steps

Players form 6 lines extended full court facing the coach with a ball. Players begin in triple threat. Coach yells out directions (stance, pivot, shot, hook, etc) Pivots are hook, step through; 1,2 step, jump stop, step away and drag foot. Finishing School – Wade Dribble Drop

2 lines starting higher than blocks. Each player with a ball. Players dribble to the midline and touch hands They then execute a dribble drop to the basket. One may have to head fake to make sure of both makes.

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Finishing School – Circle Lays

Players line up each with a ball. Players begin in universal stance and execute a lay-up off one foot. Continue until 10 in a row Finishing School – Hook and Step Through

2 lines higher than the blocks. Players dribble toward the midline and execute a jump hook Variations: Execute a step through or up and under.

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Duncan Drill

Players 1 executes a quarter turn to the basket and a jump hook. He then receives a pass from player 2 and shoots a jump shot with the second ball. Player 1 gets second rebound, player 2 get first. Nash Floater

Players line up behind chair on the wing. Coach is at the chair. Players have a tennis ball and basketball. Player 1 passes tennis ball to Coach. Player 1 then executes a dribble move to create space from chair and finish with a Nash Floater

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NBA Lays

Players line up behind 3 pt line. First player dribbled into a lay-up Without letting the ball hit the floor off the rebound, Player 1 passes out to a moving player 2 Player 2 without making a dribble, finishes a lay-up. Continue the drill until time is up.

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Passing Passing is a lost art because it is not as glorified a skill as dunking, dribbling or shooting 3’s/ However, it is a separator at the next level. Meaning, if you can “drop dimes” you will receive a lot of playing time. Passing off the left and right hand, off the dribble, and after a dribble move are skills that players should practice daily on a wall with toss back or a partner. As many shots as a player makes, this is how many passes players should take. This will make passing in the game easier. Game passing must be practiced vs. defense. Players should remember that they are always reading three defenders when they have the ball; 1) their defender 2) their receivers’ defender 3) help/weak-side defender. Their footwork must be great to sweep pivot and reverse pivot through the defender. Full Court Passing

4 or more players with a ball in two corners of the court. 4 other players at the elbows of the buckets. Goal controlling the pass and pass distance at various speeds and passing distances. Player 5 passes to player 1, 1 passes back to 5, 5 passes to 4 and receives the ball back. At the end player 5 makes a shot or lay-up, rebounds his/hers own ball and starts the same drill on the other side.

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Player 1 to 4 stay at their place at the elbow for 1 minute after that they rotate with the other players. Pass and Follow

Player 1 passes to players two then takes player 2's spot. Player 2 passes to player 3 then takes player 3's spot. Players continue to pass and follow. A bounce pass goes to player 5 on the cut for a lay up. 2 Ball Partner Passing

Partners line up on the sideline one behind the other. Players in front have two balls. Players begin stationary two ball dribbling executing one of the following moves: crossover, thru legs, behind back, side to side and back to front. On the whistle, players dribble both balls to the midline of the court. Players then pass the balls one at a time to their partner who is low and in a ready position. After they pass players sprint to back to the sideline.

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2 Ball Don’t Walk Drill

This drill teaches kids to pass against pressure. Partners dribble to the right or left. Their partner must cut same direction keeping 15 ft of space. Players make an air pass then a pivot bounce pass to their partner. Also execute a sweep pass, spin pass and a drop step pass.

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4 Corner Square Pivot

Players are in four lines at the corners of the 1/2 court. First players in each line dribble to the cone and execute a pivot all the same way. They then pass to the person they are facing. After players pass they follow their pass and get in line.

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Iceland Passing

A simple passing drill that can be fun. Put an uneven number of players in this case 9, around a circle. Give a ball to player 1 and 9 and let them pass to the right skipping one player. So the pass sequence will be 1-3-5-7-9-2-4-6-8-1 or 9-2-4-6-8-1-3-5-7-9 depending on your starting point. The goal is for one ball to overtake the other. As this might be a bit dull the following variations are possible: - Add balls, up to 9 shouldn't be a problem. - Change direction from anti-clockwise to clockwise on a signal. - Let the players tap their feet while passing. - Change the pass type on a signal. - Appoint different passes to each ball. It might be handy to have colour balls (orange - chest pass, red white blue - bounce pass, orange white - overhead pass etc.) Extend to full court also.

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Interchange

Players begin in four lines on the baseline. Balls are on the inside lines Inside players pass to outside players then cross positions Outside player pass to inside players then continue down the court Inside players pass to outside players and cross positions again. Play continues to baseline then players change lines and come back the other way To mix up this drill you can come back after 1 transition and play 2 vs. 2. The outside lines are on offense and the inside lines are on defense.

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Shooting Anyone can shoot. Great players make shots, from game spots at games speed. Shooting is the hardest skill to master.

It requires specific mechanics with daily

repetition. Learn at an early age to shoot the correct way. Get comfortable with your form and then get reps in daily. Be able to make 300-1,000 shots per day. Mix up your shots; get stationary shots, shots off the catch, shots off the dribble, and shots off a catch/jab. Have variety in your drills. Use chairs, two balls and cones. Put your drills on the clock. How many can you make in 1 minute? Shooting is fun and you should never get bored with your workouts. Put pressure on yourself. If you don’t make 70% of your 14-18 footers and 60% of your 19-23 footers on your own, you have to develop some sort of punishment for yourself. Shooters are made, not born. These drills take you from form shooting to others that are designed to maximize your intensity and get the most possible repetitions.

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Pass and Shoot

Minimal 6 players and 4 balls. 2 players with a ball are behind the free throw line in each of the two buckets. Player 1 and 2 run to the other side of the court and make a move at the pylon situated at the top of the 3 point arc. Player 3 and 5 pass the ball two players 2 and 1 who catch the ball and make a jump shot. Player 2 and 1 take a shot, after rebounding the ball they go behind player 4 and 6. Player 5 and 3 start moving after passing the ball. The pass should be overhead as that is the way a Center will mostly pass from inside the bucket. Variations Instead of a direct jump shot. First a dribble and then a jump shot. Or make a shot fake and with 1 dribble, going strong to the basket a lay-up.

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2 Man Partner Up Shooting

Player 1 has the ball and passes to player 2 Player 1 cuts off the chair out to the wing and receives a pass from Player 2 Player 1 gets his own rebound and passes back out to player 2, Player 1 then goes to the other wing and repeats

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3 Way Shooting

3 balls 6 or more players. Line up in 3 rows 2 at the side line 1 in the middle. The first player in each row has a ball. The drill starts with a jump shot from players 1, 4 and 7. After finishing the shot completely, good follow through; the players follow the ball for the rebound. After the rebounds the ball is passed to next row (clockwise). And the players follow the pass. Make sure that the pass is good so players 2, 5 and 8 don't have to adjust before taking a jump shot. The drill repeats itself. Emphasis: - Prepare for the shot, show where you want the ball. - Good passing after the rebound. Variation: - After the pass try to block the shooter. With more than 12 players use the full court.

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Eastman Quick Catch Reads

Players line up on baseline each with a ball. Player 2 is at the chair on the three point line. Player 1 passes to Player 2 at the chair and Player 2 puts in on the chair. Player 1 sprints to the chair and picks up the ball to execute one of the following moves: Drop step, go Drop step, pull back jumper Quick pivot, shot Sweep n' go Player 2 goes for rebound and then gets at the end of the line. Player 1 replaces Player 2 at the chair

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Eastman Quick Catch Reads

Players line up on baseline each with a ball. Player 2 is at the chair on the three point line. Player 1 passes to Player 2 at the chair and Player 2 puts in on the chair. Player 1 sprints to the chair and picks up the ball to execute one of the following moves: Drop step, go Drop step, pull back jumper Quick pivot, shot Sweep n' go Player 2 goes for rebound and then gets at the end of the line. Player 1 replaces Player 2 at the chair Full Court J’s

Players line up on baselines each with a ball. Players 1 and 3 throw their balls down to the other end of the court. They then chase down their ball and pull-up for a jump shot. Next player in line will then go.

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Eastman Iverson Shots

Coach has ball Player 1 starts next to the coach Coach dribbles to a chair and puts the ball in the one of his choice. Player 1 then finds the ball on the chair and executes a move Examples: Quick shot, long jab-shot, or shot fake-go. Xout Drill

Player 1 starts his dribble on the baseline. He then throws 1 handed air passes to player 4 at the chair. Player 2 starts his dribble on the baseline. He then throws 1 handed bounce passes to player 3 at the chair. Players 1 and 2 follow their passes and receive hand offs for their first shot. Players 3 and 4 go for the first rebound while players 1 and 2 curl around the chair to pick up and execute a 1 dribble pull-up in the paint with the second ball.

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1 Hand Finishes

Player 2 passes to whichever hand player 1 has up. Player 1 catches with 1 hand and takes 1 dribble to the paint for a midrange jumper. He then gets another pass from player 2 for the second shot. Player 3 gets rebounds, player 2 goes next Chair Cuts

Players dribble out to chair tap chair and then square up for a jump shot, get on rebound. Switch up by rotating at the chair.

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Chauncey Billups Drill

Player 1 executes a dribble move on the chair and shoots a jump shot. After player 1 shoots the first ball he then turns back to the chair to shoot the second ball. Player 2 gets the first rebound and puts it in the chair; player 1 gets the second rebound to start the second repetition. Elbow Pick Up

Players go from elbow to elbow shooting jumpers on catch than off the dribble. Mix up drill by cutting backwards against the chair.

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Intensity Jumpers

Players begin under the basket Coach awaits the rebounds Player 1 cuts up the lane between the chairs and picks up one ball and executes 1 dribble pull-up. As coach gets the first rebound, Player 1 continues to other chair and picks up the second ball for another 1 dribble pull-up Variation: Lay-ups off the chairs

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Intensity Chair Cuts

Players line up on the baseline each with a ball. Player 1 dribbles out to chair. Puts the ball on the chair and curls around to pick up the ball and executes and shot. He gets his rebound and dribbles out to the top of the key. He then passes the ball to the coach at the other chair. Player 1 then cuts off the chair and executes a 1, 2 pull-up jumper. Variations: Change finishes

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Kill Drill

Player 1 begins to shoot, player 2 passes his ball as soon as player 1 releases. From here, player 1 and player 2 are competing to see who will put two balls on whom. If player 1 does not get his shot off quick enough, he will get two passes on him. Players 3 and 4 get long rebounds to help player 2 Mike Bibby Pickup

Player 1 starts at the top of the key. He fakes 1 way and then goes the other to the chair. He shoots the ball.

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NBA Curls

Player 1 begins his dribble on the baseline. He then 1 hand passes 1 ball to player 2 at the chair and the other when player 2 cuts to the wing. Player 1 then sprints to the chair and shoots the ball on the chair. After player 1 shoots the first ball, he then curls around the chair and receives a pass from player 2. Variations: Catch-shoot, Curl, Pop on the second ball. Piston Ball Screen

Player 1 pound dribbles below the chair (screen); he then makes a strong drive to the free throw line for the first shot. After player 1 shoots the first ball, he turns back to the chair and executes a sweep, 1 dribble pull-up with the other ball for the second shot. Player 2, with the first rebound, dribbles out to the wing and awaits the second pass from player 1's rebound.

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Reggie Miller Comeback

Player 1 starts at the top of key. He goes past chair and comes back to pick up ball, pivoting outside to shoot .Coach rebounds the ball and puts it in chair on other wing. Player goes to other wing, then repeats the drill 2 Ball Self Dribble Catches’

Player 1 begins under the goal dribbling two basketballs. Player 1 then dribbles out to any spot on the court. Player 1 squares up with a "root foot" and a "drag foot" and bounces 1 ball then shoots the other. After shooting 1 ball, player 1 then picks up the bouncing ball and shoots it. Player 1 repeats this sequence from other spots on the floor. Duration 1 minute

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Separation Chair Drill

2 lines on the baseline. Each player with a ball. Players dribble hard out to chair, tap the chair with the ball and separate with Iverson Pivot,They then drive to the basket, separate on finish with a move and attach. Right line attacks the top of the kill box, Left line attacks the bottom.

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Shake N’ Bake Slides

Players 1 and 2 begin Two chairs are placed at the three point line on each wing. Both chairs have a ball. Players 1 and 2 sprint to their chairs and pick up the ball. Player 1 will execute an inside pivot and shoot a jumper off the dribble and 1, 2 step. Player 2 will execute an inside pivot and shoot a jumper. Players 1 and 2 get their own rebounds and execute dribble moves to put the balls back on the chairs. They then defense slide back the baseline to begin the drill repetition.

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Shoot and Dribble

6 or more players every second player a ball. 4 pylons to run around. Player 1 goes to the corner of the bucket to take his jump shot. Player 4 first dribbles a bit and gives a pass to player 1. Player 1 must make sure when he catches the ball he is in triple threat position. (shot, drive/dribble and pass). Also he must make sure he makes a jump stop with both feet on the floor at the same time giving him pivot options with both feet. Player 1 makes his shot and takes his rebound. Player 4 continues to the opposite corner. After player 1 catches his rebound he dribbles around the pylon and goes to the back of the row. Player 4 goes around the other pylon and behind player 3. Variations Run the drill the other way around. Make a fake shot/pivot move and take the dribble hard to the basket. With more players or with players in a better shape then my own you can move the pylons closer to the opposite basket. You can also use this as a warming up drill.

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Shot Basics

6 or more players each player in the corner has a ball. Player 6 passes to player 1. Player 1 steps in if he/she is right handed the left leg goes first. Check if his/hers legs are already bend. He/she catches the ball with the right hand palm facing the ball. So he/she doesn't have to make strange turns with the ball when going up (also this is the triple threat position). The right leg follows through so this leg is slightly in front of the left leg. The player makes the jump shot, and doesn't go after the ball but finishes the shot with a good (frozen) follow through. Check if the left hand is only used for balancing the ball and if it doesn't move in a strange way after the shot is released. The left arm should be frozen too. Player 4 takes the rebound and goes to the passing group. Player 1 goes to the rebound group and player 6 to the shooting group. Variations: Pass the ball from the other side. Will put some other points in a future drill

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Shot Basics 2

6 players or more each player at the mid line has a ball. Player 6 passes to player 1 who takes the jump shot. After the shot player 1 goes to the rebound row. Player 6 to the shooting row and player 4 dribbles to the mid line Xout Drill Half Court

Player 1 starts his dribble and 1 hand air passes both balls to player 4 at the chair. Player 2 starts his dribble and 1 hand air passes both balls to player 3 at the chair. Each player follows their pass and receives a handoff pass for their first shot. Players cut to opposite block then x-out again to opposite chair for their second shot. 3 and 4 get first rebounds, repeat

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Two Ball Drills The best way to become ambidextrous and not become a “crippled” player is to workout with two balls in every workout. By doing this you will work on 5 skills at 1 time. You will work on dribbling, driving, passing, cutting, and shooting. These drills will eliminate boredom and challenge your stamina. They will give you an edge over your competition. The game will become easier if you can workout with two basketballs, which is very difficult. Not only will it challenge you, but it can simulate defensive pressure while working out alone. 2 Ball Baker Jump Shots

Player 1 and 2 shoot a jump shot. Whoever makes it is on defense, other is on offense. Offensive player gets the ball from player 3. 1on 1 begins Whoever scores gets ball from chair and players offense in another 1on 1 set.

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2 Ball Chair Cuts

Player 1 dribbles two balls then passes to partner who puts the balls in the chair one at a time. Player 1 sprints to the chair He then get the second ball out of the chair and executes a 1 dribble pull-up picks up the first ball and executes a jump shot. 2 Ball Chase

Player 1 starts driving to 1/2 court with two balls. Player 2 chases and knocks one ball away. Player 2 attacks player 3, they play 1 on 1 They then attack the basket and play 1 on 1 with defender that is waiting.

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2 Ball Cuts

Player 1 starts his dribble on the baseline. He then passes each ball 1 at a time to player 2, using 1 handed passes with both hands. Player 2 then sprints to either side of player 2 and receives a hand off for his shot. After he shoots the first ball, he turns back to player 2 and receives another hand off for the second shot. Add a curl on the second ball for a 1 dribble pull up. 2 Ball Drive and Kick

Player 1 has two balls and dribbles toward the cone. Once he gets to the cone he passes the ball on his right to player 2. He then makes a dribble move on the cone to get to the paint to shoot the other ball. After player 1 shoots the first shot, he then turns back to the free throw line to receive a pass from player 2; he then shoots the second ball. Change this drill by driving past the chair with your dribble and kicking while in the paint. Then add three pointers on second shot. Add the curl and pop when you switch to the left side. You can also add curls around the chair to work on finishing at the rim on the second shot

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2 Ball Game Cuts

Player 1 starts his dribble and passes each ball to player 2. He then cuts to the block and executes a flex cut back to the ball. He shoots the first and then curls to take the other ball off the dribble. Execute different cuts in this drill. Use a variety of pass types and locations to give more game time cutting situations. 2 Ball Triple Threat Shots

Player 1 executes a dribble move on the cone then passes one ball to player 2. Player 1 then starts in triple threat with his remaining ball. He shot fakes than drives strong side for the shot. After he shoots the first ball, he curls back around the cone to receive the second ball. Player 2 passes to player 1 and player 1 in triple threat, sweeps strong side for the shot. Use an all-time passer.

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1 vs. 1 Game Time Drills After you master 1 on none moves you have to play 1 on 1. You must test out what you have learned and worked on. Play 1 on 1 against players that are bigger, stronger, faster and better than you. Limit your dribbles to 2-3. Check the ball up at different spots. Make sure you read first, find a solution second. You want to change the defender’s stance to have a chance. Your fakes are short and violent and your steps are long and low. Once you attack, try to put your shoulder to the defender’s. The one thing you must learn from 1 on 1 play is to compete. Chaser

Offense starts at a cone. Defense starts at another cone. Play begins when offense passes to coach. Offense has 1 dribble. Use cone or chair for screener or player

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Richmond Drill

Player 3 throws the ball to either wing. First person to the ball is offense, second is defense. Baseline Touch

Player 1 and 2 begin with backs to player 3, Player 3 says go, players 1 and 2 sprint to baseline touch and turn. Player 3 throws the ball out to a wing, it's 1 on1 from here.

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Closeout

Coach has ball on the wing. Offense is at 3pt line. Defense inside key. On the flight of the pass to Offensive Player 1, Defense Player 1 closes out; from here it is 1 on 1 Trailblazer

Offense lines up on the baseline. Defense lines up on the block. Player 1 dribbles out and round the cone; Player 1 sprints out and rounds his cone. They play 1 on 1.winner stays

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Defensive Slide

Player 1 slides from chair to chair. Player 3 drives past player 2 with arms out and feet together. Player 2 stays at wing Player 3 plays and Player 1 slides until player 3 scores. Once player 3 scores he passes the ball out to player 1 who plays 1 on 1 against him.

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Glossary of Terms 1. A Drag Screen – a ball screen set in transition, usually around the top of the key area 2. A Step Up – where are Big comes out of the Low Post to set a ball screen

3. Ball Screen – set a screen on the player who has the ball 4. Blitz – a double team by the dribbler man and the screener man on a ball screen 5. Block Pin Down – a down-screen to the block

6. Break the Angle – the dribbler dribbles to a spot and creates a better passing opportunity 7. Court Savvy – Court Vision

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a. play with poise and balance and see the game a play ahead 8. Curl – the cutter off a pin down, when defender trails 9. Curl/Pop – the cutter off a pin down, when defender stops the curl

10. Drag Foot Jab – jab 1 foot at defender (usually opposite foot of dribbling hand) at your spot, come back to your triple threat 11. Duck In – a post up in the lane where the offense gets in front of the defense’s feet 12. Early Slip – screener cuts to rim as he is about to set a ball screen 13. Fade – the cutter off a pin down , when defender goes over top screen.

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15. Flat (Nail) Pick and Roll –

16. Flex Cut – starting from corner you move without the ball toward lane than up the lane.

17. Floater – a 1 foot lay-up 18. Flood Cut – A cut to the baseline behind the offense.

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19. Floppy – a single or double screen set

20. Goal Post – the arms of a post player are showing a target similar to a football goal post. 21. Hedge – a show off the ball screen. The defender gets on the top of his man on a ball screen 22. High Post – Free Throw line elbow to top of key area 23. Iverson Cut – starting from wing you cut, coming off of staggered screens to opposite wing.

24. Jump Stop – a finish off 2 feet where you leave off 1 and land on 2

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25. Kill Boxes – areas on the court where you drive, post up, cut or pass to receivers

26. L – Cut – a move with out the ball where you walk up the land to F.T. line elbow, into defense and pop out

27. Lock N’ Trail – to defend a cutter by getting on their hip and following them 28. Low Post – between edge of block and 1st hash mark

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29. Middle Pick and Roll (also called “high”) – a ball screen

30. Midline – the middle of the lane. An imaginary line running from the front of the rim to top of dotted line in the lane. 31. Mid Post – area in between 3 pt line and low post 32. Misdirection Cut – fake 1 way go the other. Use your hand to the defenders hip to push him where you don’t want to go 33. Narrow Pin Down –

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36. Outside Pivot – a pivot where you spin and turn outside to face basket. 37. Paint Catches – catches made in the lane 38. Perfect Feet, Perfect Follow-Through – “Quality of your feet determines the quality of your shot.” 39. Pin Down – Is a down screen 40. Play the game Low to High – “Live Low” 41. Pockets – the space or gaps on the defense 42. Poise in Post – the catch the ball under control and balanced, usually in post 43. Pop – the cutter off a pin down, when defender denies you lean him into screen

44. Pop off Ball Screen – where the screener takes 2 slides after they have set the screen away from the ball. 45. Post Up Cut – the cutter posts up at the spot where he wants to catch the ball 46. Pound Dribble – “Quicker ball makes you quicker.” 47. Power slide dribble – a hard step slide 1 or 2 dribble move 48. Reject Ball Screen – go the opposite direction that the screen is being set

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49. Reversal Box – an imaginary box at the top of court where you swing the ball on offense

50. Reverse Fade – plant 1 foot (foot furthest from basket or outside foot) then turn on inside foot away from the basket. 51. Reverse Pivot – a pivot where you drop your foot and turn to face the basket. Also called an inside pivot 52. Roll – the screener sprints or moves to basket after he sets the ball screen 53. Roll and Replace – After 1 Big rolls to the basket, another player replaces him/her.

54. Screener to Scorer – after the player sets a screen, they now find the ball and can be a receiver or screener.

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55. Shoulders Game – “Your shoulders will determine whether you get leverage advantage and/or explosion advantage.” 56. Shoulders / Hips – “Get the explosion advantage” 57. Shoulder Swivel – a fake with your shoulders as your back is facing the basket 58. Show Under – the screeners man guards him below the ball screen, staying between the basket and the man. 59. Sideline Pick and Roll – a ball screen

60. Split the Ball Screen – to dribble in between the screener and the defender guarding the screener. 61. Step Away – push off with 1 foot (foot closest to the basket or inside foot) and step to the side, finishing off 2 feet 62. Stop Cut – you sprint, then stop completely, them sprint again 63. Stride Stop – a finish off 2 feet where you run into it with a 1-2 step 64. Strong Side – a player steps straight and does not have to sweep to step through defender 65. Sweep – taking the ball from 1 side of your body to the other usually moving from your hips to your knees, hip to hip or shoulder to shoulder in a triple threat catch.

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66. Swim Cut or Inside Cut – cut to the inside of the defender. Ex: if they have a left denial hand and right arm bar, you hit the right arm bar with your left hand and bring your right hand over their head. 67. Triple Threat – a catch off 1 or 2 feet where you can pass, drive, or shoot 68. Universal Release a. Elbow behind ball b. Wrist back behind ball c. Arm and wrist with locked elbow extended through ball on finish 69. Universal Stance a. Hips Dropped b. Feet shoulder width apart c. Steel rod in back 70. Walk to Run Cut – a cut by an offensive player where they walk to run to get open. 71. Weak Side – a player has to step through defender sweeping ball from hand to another 72. Wide Pin Down –

73. WNBA / NBA Ball – “Short / Violent Fakes.” 74. Wood – is your forearm you use to ride or hit cutters

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75. Zipper Cut –

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References Kevin Eastman Boston Celtics Player Development Coach Kevin Eastman Basketball Camps

Pete Strickland NC State University Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Jerry Wainwright DePaul University Men’s Basketball Coach

Thank you for studying our GANON BAKER DRILL BOOK – VOLUME ONE. We hope it helps you as a coach, skill trainer or player.

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