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Drill 17 - Line Running Drills

Basketball Drill

Greenvale Basketball Club Inc. (A0025777N)

http://greenvalegrizzlies.asn.au/coaching.htm

Type: Body movement fundamentals

Description:

For straight line drills players line up in

four lines at baseline (See Diagram A).

Players run down the court using one of

the following designated running styles:

1. Normal jog.

2. Heels high jog.

3. Knees high jog.

4. Grapevine.

In addition, at designated spots (e.g. free-

throw line extended, centre line), or on whistle,

make one of the following designated moves:

1. Jump stop.

2. Stride stop.

3. Forward pivot.

4. Reverse pivot.

5. Stutter (hesitation) step.

For change of direction drills players line up

in two lines near centre of court. Players practice

change of direction in a zig-zag pattern down court

(See Diagram B).

Variations: Follow the leader

All players follow moves of designated player.

Points of Emphasis:

1. Footwork.

2. Balance.

3. Stay low.

4. Explosive change of direction - plant the foot and push off.