Level 2 Basketball Homework

Ball handling
One Leg (Right, then Left)
Candy Canes
Around the Waist (Right, then Left)
Around Both Legs (Right, then Left)
Dribbling Figure 8 Around the Legs
** Do 10 of each**  

Stationary Dribbling
Control Dribble (Right, then Left)
Pound It (Right, then Left)
Windshield wipers (Right, then Left) Around One Leg (Right, then Left) Dribble 8 Crossover Behind (2 Right/Behind Back/2 Left Behind Back) ** Do 10 of each** Dribbling Moves (“Commando Series”) Up and Back Strong Hand Up and Back Weak Hand Up and Back V-dribble Up and Back Behind Back Up and Back Between the Legs **Do 4 Trips each** Wall Passing Drill The Wall Passing Drill consists of passing to a wall to develop quickness, accuracy, and confidence in passing. In this drill you will execute the Chest, Bounce, Overhead, and Baseball Passes. Start in a balanced stance 12 feet in front of a wall, with the ball in good passing position. Pass and Catch the ball as quickly as you can. You will complete each type of pass for 30 seconds. Your success goal should be as follows: Two Hand Chest Passes 30 Two Hand Bounce Passes 20 Overhead Passes 30 Baseball Passes Strong Hand 30 **Keep track of your total each time and try to improve your score every time you complete the drill** Footwork-“Line Jumps” Get a piece of tape or chalk and make a straight line on the ground about three feet long. Start out by standing behind the line with your feet together and your knees bent. Jump front and back and as fast as you can for 15 seconds. Count how many times your feet hit on each side. Then stand on the side of the line and jump from side to side for 15 seconds. Count how many times your feet hit on each side. Keep track of your total each time you do the drill and try to improve your score each time you complete the drill. **Do each 3 times** Shooting-“One Dribble Lay Up Drill” Start off by practicing with your strong hand. Begin in a balanced stance at the hash mark just above the block. Your strong foot should be slightly behind your weak foot. Take a step towards the basket with your strong side foot while taking a dribble with your strong hand. Take another step with your weak side foot, and then raise the ball in your strong hand as you raise your strong side knee (“Knee to Nose”). Jump up and shoot a strong side lay up aiming for the top of the square on the back board. Next, practice the same way with your weak hand. . Begin in a balanced stance at the hash mark just above the block. Your weak foot should be slightly behind your strong foot. Take a step towards the basket with your weak side foot while taking a dribble with your weak hand. Take another step with your strong side foot, and then raise the ball in your weak hand as you raise your weak side knee (“Knee to Nose”). Jump up and shoot a weak side lay up aiming for the top of the square on the back board. **Your goal is to make 5 consecutive one dribble lay ups with each hand** Shooting-“Confidence Shooting” Shooting close to the basket helps to develop confidence and correct form and rhythm. Start by measuring the two blocks, 5 feet, 9 feet, 12 feet, and 15 feet (Free Throw Distance) from the backboard. Mark each spot with tape, chalk, cone, etc. Start at the right block. Do the left block next and then move to 5 feet. Start by getting in a good stance and reviewing good shooting technique. Follow steps, and then shoot!! BEEF Balance-Feet straight ahead/ Knees bent/ Index Finger in center of ball/ Ball in front of shooting shoulder Eyes- Eyes on the target “The Basket” Elbow- Elbow in Follow Thru- Get your legs into the shot/ Flick of the wrist/ Keep arm up on the follow thru “Get caught with your hand in the cookie jar” **Try to make 5 consecutive shots from each spot. Work to improve each time you do the drill**