2nd Grade LBC Program
Schedule – Week 3
0-10 – Warm-up, Dribbling and Pivot Foot
Dribble lines with Cross-over
2 lines, 1 ball in each line
Set up cones– two cones for each line (cones are in the blue bin)
Players dribble around first cone using right hand, cross-over dribble to left hand and go around next cone, etc. Up and back.
Keys – Bend knees, head up, protect ball with off hand, cross-over dribble without stopping, switch to hand away from the cone (defender)
Body Control Dribble/Pivot Foot
2 lines, 1 ball in each line
Player in front takes 3-4 dribbles, and stops with a 2-foot jump-stop. Chooses pivot foot and turns using pivot foot to face the line and pass the ball back to the next in line.
Keys - Concentrate on getting them to “stop on a dime”, land with both feet at once so they can establish either foot as their pivot foot. Instruction on the pivot foot is key here, as it is a difficult concept but something we need to enforce all season long. Don’t let them drag or shuffle their pivot foot.
10-20 – Passing
Corners (new version of Monkey-in-the-middle)
Teaches players to move without the ball.
Divide the players into groups of 4. Set up a square with cones (or use the Key) for each group. Three players stand at a corner of the square, leaving one corner open, and the fourth player is the Monkey. Players may only run along the sides of the square. They cannot run across the middle. The ball also can only travel along the sides and not through the middle. Because of these restrictions, players must move to give the player with the ball two passing options so the defender can’t get the ball. If there is an open corner next to the player with the ball, then someone is going to have to fill it.
If Player 1 starts with the ball and passes the ball to Player 2, then Player 3 must move from the foul line to the baseline. If Player 2 passes to Player 3, then Player 1 must move to the other side of the Key.
Keys –Keep moving, don’t hold onto the ball too long. Keep the “monkeys” moving, and stress proper passing, as well as proper defensive stance. Also - pivot foot for the passers.
20-30 – Rebounding
Rebounding Instruction
Explain what rebounding is, why it’s important, show proper technique (jump through the ball, keep ball high, pivot for outlet pass, etc.)
Rebound/Outlet Pass drill
2 players at a time, one player on each side of the hoop. Coach puts up a shot (missing intentionally), player closest goes for the rebound. Player that gets the rebound pivots to turn and throw the outlet pass. Other player goes out to the wing to accept the outlet pass. Any variation on this is great – just as long as they are going aggressively after the rebound, and pivoting to throw the outlet pass.
30-40 – Shooting
Form Shooting
Spend just a couple of minutes reviewing the proper form for shooting. Have each player display the proper form – no need to actually shoot at the basket.
Keys – Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through (BEEF)
2-on-1 Drill
2 lines, only one ball
One line passes to the other, then moves closer to the basket to receive a return pass. Players pass back and forth until one is in position to take a shot.
Coach plays token defense.
Keys – Moving without the ball (Pass and then MOVE), proper passing and shooting form
40-45– Defense
Zone Defense instruction and “shell drill”
Demonstrate a 2-3 (2-1-2) zone, player positions, zones they need to cover, movement to follow the movement of the ball, eyes see entire court. Set up remaining players on offense to pass the ball around the zone and demonstrate where defenders should move, etc.
Water Break
50-End – Full-court Controlled Game
Head Coaches server as “referees”, and stop game for instruction. Point out violations and fouls, and repeat violations result in a turnover. Assistant coaches stay on sideline and manage substitutions, instructing players on the sideline. Rotate players in on a regular schedule.
Start in “shell” position (set up offense and defense).
OFFENSE: concentrate on having them move to get open (pass and move), spread out, no travelling, no double-dribbling, pivot foot, head up to see teammates.
DEFENSE: ZONE defense, proper stance, hands up, movement with the ball