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-The Stephen Curry Skills Academy is directed by Ryan Goodson of Goodson Basketball. -For more information on Ryan please visit www.GoodsonBasketball.com or www. Youtube.com/ryangoodson23 -To contact Ryan see information below. Ryan@GoodsonBasketball.com (704)682-0506

"Imitate, then Elevate"

The Ten Commandments of Offensive Development

1. Play the game low to high: Live low 2. Shoulders/Hips: Get the explosion advantage 3. Feet first, ball second: Feet give you the advantage, ball gives you separation..Long low steps! 4. Perfect feet, perfect follow through: Quality of your feet, determines the quality of your shot. 5. Pound dribble: Quicker ball, makes you quicker. 6. Shoulders game: Your shoulders will determine whether you the leverage/explosion advantage. 7. NBA Ball: Short, violent fakes 8. Universal Stance: Feet shoulder width apart, head up, back straight, knees bent, hips dropped. 9. Universal release: Elbow behind the ball, wrist back behind ball, arm and elbow extended through the ball with locked elbows. 10. Court savvy/court vision: Play with poise and balance and see the game a play ahead

Dribbling/Driving
Dont just go by your defender, but embarrass them as you do

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1. Ball Wraps "Imitate then Elevate"
Ball Handling

1 4 1
C

2 5 3 4 3

3 5 3 2 5

4 1

Group Drill: Waist, Single-Leg, Alternate Single-Leg, Figure 8, Waist-Single Leg, Maravich Front, Maravich Side. Add Pivot on Command. Add Pound Dribble on Command. Add Second Basketball to "Elevate"

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2. Two Ball Stationary Series "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

1 1 1

2 2 2

Same, In-Out, Crossover, Between Legs, Behind Back, Inside leg, Under dribble, Scissors, Pound-Between legs-Crossover, Pound-Between legs-Behind Back. To finish each drill, players will take two separational dribbles under partners extended arms and pivot/pass to partner. Communication Component: Players must switch basketballs with another player on our command. You can't switch with same person two times in a row. The basketballs can't die!!!

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Contact Drill "Imitate, then Elevate
Ball Handling

1 2 3 4

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x2

x3

x4

Players partner up and start on sideline. 1. Player 1 puts hands on player 2s shoulders while Player 1 drives up the floor thru the pressure. 2. Player 2 grabs Player 1s hips from behind and pulls back while Player 1 drives up court. 3. Player 1 takes power dribble stance and faces baseline. Player 2 puts forearm on Player 1s inside shoulder and gives contact. Player 1 then step-slides up the court. 4. Last series, Player 1 will be advancing the ball while Player 2 is trying to ride him out on his inside shoulder. Its Player 1s goal to cut into the path of Player 2 and veer behind him. Once there his goal is to stay on the inside position by keeping contact.

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Driving Efficiency: Tennis Ball Door Drill "Imitate then Elevate"
Ball Handling

1 1

2 2

1 1

2 2

Tennis Ball Door Drill: Players will execute a tennis ball dribble series move stationary (Tossing the tennis ball in the air, executing a move. then catching). They will then throw the tennis ball to a partner on the coachs command. Explode to their partner, make the same move and snatch the tennis ball from partner. Go for thirty seconds. In-out, Crossover, Between legs, Behind Back. Elevate: Combo Moves.

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Idan Ravin Drill "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

Group Drill: Players will have two basketballs and must follow coaches commands. North-South-East-West. Players will switch from Two ball Pound, Alternate, Hi-Low.

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John Stockton Vision Drill "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

3 1

Group Drill: Players will dribble one basketball while throwing a tennis ball to the ceiling and then catching. Pound dribble, Crossover, Between legs, Behind Back, In-out, Imagination dribbling. Use both hands.

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Kobe Bryant Focus Drill "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

1
C

2 2 2

3 3 3

1 1

Three ball dribbling drill: Players must go thru 10 Stationary-2 ball drills while keeping a third basketball alive. If the third ball dies at any point before they reach 10 drills, they must start all over.

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Roll and Snatch Series (Changing Speeds) "Imitate then Elevate"
Stephen Curry Signature Series

While Dribbling roll the tennis ball towards half court. Speed dribble to tennis ball, come to complete stop, Snatch tennis ball and repeat. Add tight circle and tight circle-change directions. Use both hands

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Separation 1 on 1 "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

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1 on 1 Live: Check the ball at half court. Player will have 3 to 4 dribbles to score. Limited to one shot and you must stay within the cones. Offense stays if they score.

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Separation Progression Series "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

1 2 3

1 2 3

Two cones on each side of the basket. Players will work on their last two steps, making sure they are long and low and that their finishes are in front of their body and underhand (pin and extend). After every player finishes on each side, the coach will gradually move the cones back until we reach the NBA 3pt arc.

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Separation Progression Series "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

Starting at the three point line and gradually working our way back to half court, players must finish at the basket in only one dribble. Use both hands! Add a second basketball to "Elevate"

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Separation Progression Series "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

Intensity Layups: Two chairs, one at each elbow with a basketball. Player 1 must sprint inside the chair, pick up the basketball and finish in one dribble. Then repeat on the opposite elbow. Player 1 must make 10 layups. During the drill, after each lay up the coach will gradually move the chairs back. On the last two reps the chairs will be at midcourt with the same rule of finishing in one dribble. Add second basketball to "Elevate". Player one must dribble another basketball the entire drill, dribble two basketballs to the rim, while finishing the basketball in his outside hand.

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Straight Line: Cat and Mouse "Imitate, then Elevate"
Ball Handling

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1
x1

3
x3

1 on 1. Offense and defense each have two basketballs. The boundaries are marked by cones. If the offense gets their shoulders past the defense they receive a point. If the defense forces the offense to change directions, lose the basketball or go out of bounds they receive a point. Play to seven, then change offense to defense.

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Game Time Passing

On Time, On Target

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"ONE MORE!" "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

6 5 4 3 2 1

One line in the corner. Players will reversal the ball and follow their pass to the next spot. After the last pass, Player will penetrate and finish at the rim. Must make 20. Coaches will yell "ONE MORE!" Go both sides, add shot. 3 basketballs.

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Machine Gun Passing "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 1

2 2

Partner up, two basketballs. Players will go through an array of game like passes

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Power Skip plus "One more" "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

4 5 1

Pass and Follow with 3 basketballs. One line on the baseline. Player 1 will rip pass to wing, then follow pass. Player 2 will throw skip pass to 3 and follow. Player 3 will swing pass to 4 for shot and follow. Must make 20. Go both sides.

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React to Penetration: Baseline Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 5 2 4 3

Pass Pass Pass Pass

from from from from

1 1 1 1

to to to to

2: 3: 5: 4:

Euro Baseline Drift Drop Off/Duck in Power Skip

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React to Penetration: Baseline Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 2 3 4 5

Baseline Drive/Baseline Drift: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the baseline, rip pass to coach in opposite corner. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot on ball side wing. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute.

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React to Penetration: Baseline Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

Baseline Drive Euro Pass: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the baseline, pivot/rip pass to coach in corner. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot in the slot. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute

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React to Penetration: Baseline Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

Baseline Drive/Drop Off Pass: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the baseline, drop pass off to coach at elbow. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot on weak side wing. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute

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React to Penetration: Baseline Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

Baseline Drive/Power Skip Pass: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the baseline, pivot/rip pass to coach on opposite wing. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot in the slot. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute

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React to Penetration: Slot Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

4 5 3 1 2

Pass Pass Pass Pass

from from from from

1 1 1 1

to to to to

2: 3: 4: 5:

Kick Pass Euro Power Skip Drop off

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React to Penetration: Slot Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 2 5 4 3

Slot Kick Pass: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the slot, kick pass to coach on wing. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot in the opposite corner. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute.

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React to Penetration: Slot Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 2 5 4 3

Slot Euro Pass: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the slot, pivot and Euro pass to coach on opposite slot. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot on the weakside wing. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute.

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React to Penetration: Slot Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 5 4 2 3

Slot Power Skip Pass: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the slot, pivot and Power Skip pass to coach on opposite wing. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot on the ball side corner. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute.

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React to Penetration: Slot Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 2 5 4 3
Slot Drop Off: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the slot and drop off pass to coach on opposite block. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot on the weak side wing. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute.

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React to Penetration: Wing to Middle Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

4 5 1 2 3

Pass from 1 to 4: Euro Pass from 1 to 5: Drop Off or Duck in Pass from 1 to 3 or 1 to 2: Kick Pass

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React to Penetration: Wing to Middle Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 2 3 4 5
Wing to Middle Euro Pass: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the wing to middle, pivot and rip pass to coach on wing. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot on ball side wing corner. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute

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React to Penetration: Wing to Middle Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 2 3 4 5
Wing to Middle Kick Pass 1: 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the wing to middle, and rip pass to coach on wing. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot at the top of the key. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute

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React to Penetration: Wing to Middle Drive "Imitate, then Elevate"
Game Time Passing

1 2 3 4 5
Wing to Middle Drop Off/Duck in 1 minute on the clock. Player will attack off the dribble from the wing to middle, pivot and drop pass off to coach. If Player delivers pass on target to coach, he will be rewarded with a shot at weak side wing corner. If the pass is not on target, coach will drop pass and let it roll away. Each basket will compete for most makes in 1 minute

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Offensive Moves
Your Options Determine Your Effectiveness

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Eastman Dribble Attack 1 on 1 "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

x2

Players will start on the baseline. One on offense with a basketball and the other on defense. Player one must dribble around a chair which is outside the 3pt arc, player 2 must sprint around a corresponding chair at the same distance from baseline. Then its live 1 on 1. You only get one shot. Offense stays if they score.

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Jab Series "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

Two lines on the baseline. Players will execute a dribble move to the chair at top of the key, tap the chair with the basketball, square to the basket and execute a jab series move

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Jab Series "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

Two lines on the baseline. Players will pass to coach on the wing, he will set basketball in chair, players will make a specific cut to the chair, pick up basketball-square up and execute a jab series move

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Jab Series 1 on 1 "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

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Player 1 starts under the rim. He must find a way to get open, if he does the coach will deliver a pass. It's then 1 on 1 with a limit of three dribbles and one shot. Offense stays if they score. If Player 1 fails to get open within a time limit of five seconds, then his possession is over.

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Off the Dribble Series "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

1 2 3

1 2 3

Two lines: Players will execute dribble series move at cone. Switch lines and mix up finishes.

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Post Moves 1 on 1 "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

Player 1 and Player 2 start at opposite elbows. Ball is placed in chair in the middle of the lane. On command Player 1 and Player 2 must sprint to baseline, touch cone, then cut to ball. The first player to the basketball is on offense. It's live 1 on 1 from there. No shot limit. If you score, you stay on.

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Post Moves Series "Imitate then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

Two cones in the lane. Player 1 must make a specific cut across the lane to the opposite block, where he will pick up the basketball and execute a post series move

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Power Dribble 1 on 1 "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

x2

1
Starting at midcourt, player 1 will take a power dribble stance with his toes pointing to the sideline. Player 2 will provide intense defensive pressure with his forearm on the Player 1's inside shoulder. On "Go" Player 1 must create space and work his way to the bell at the top of the key without going outside the cones. Once the bell is reached, it's live 1 on 1 limited to one shot. If Player 1 goes outside the cones it's a turnover. Offensive player stays on if they score. Be aware of 5 second violation

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Power Dribble Moves Series "Imitate, then Elevate"
Offensive Moves Segment

1 2 3

1 2 3

Two lines: Players will execute power dribble series move at cone. Switch lines and mix up finishes.

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Quick Catch Series 1 on 1 "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

12
C

Starting at the foul line, Player 1 and Player 2 will sprint and touch the cone on the baseline, then cut to the wing. The first player to the wing will recieve a pass from Coach, it's then live 1 on 1. Limit of 3 dribbles. Offense stays if they score. If there is no basket, then two new players will enter the drill. Mix up location of the cut/catch.

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Quick Catch Series: Pin Down Action "Imitate, then Innovate"
Offensive Moves Segment

Players will work on various reads off of the Pin Down Screen: Curl, Flair, Fade, Zipper, The Steve Nash and the Reggie Miller. They will execute a Quick Catch Series move once they receive the basketball. "Elevate": Coach will direct players on which cut to use only once they arrive at the level of the screen to ensure a game speed read.

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Game Speed Shooting

Perfect Feet, Perfect Follow Through

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Accelerated Game Shots "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

5 4

Three basketballs, each player with a ball. Player 1 will alternate passes with Player 2 and Player 3. After the tenth total pass, Player 1 will shoot. As soon as he lands he will recieve a pass from Player 2 and shoot. As he lands from his second shot, he will receive a pass from Player 3 and shoot. Player 1 will shoot from all five spots for a total of 15 shots. Then rotate players. Compete!!!

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Accelerated Game Shots "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

2 1 3

6 4 5

Three basketballs, each player with a ball. Player 1 will have his back to the basket and alternate passes with Player 2 and Player 3. After the tenth total pass, Player 1 will square and shoot. As soon as he lands he will turn and recieve a pass from Player 2 and square/shoot. As he lands from his second shot, he will turn and receive a pass from Player 3 and square /shoot. Player 1 will shoot from all five spots for a total of 15 shots. Then rotate players. Use both pivot feet. Compete!!!

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Matt McMahon Drill "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

1 3 2

Shooter, Passer, Rebounder, and 2 balls. Shoot 3s from each spot for 30 seconds. Miss = 1pt, Make = 2pts, All net = 3pts

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NBA Quick Release Progression "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

1 2 3 4 5

Coach starts with basketball. Standing beside shooter whom is looking at the rim and in player ready position. Coach slams the ball into players shooting pocket and player shoots while coach swings his arm in front of players body in upward motion. Emphasis is to catch it high and keep it high and release elbow to eyebrow. If you dont your shot will be blocked or your elbow will be hit. Rotate through all five spots.

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One Bounce Drill "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

3 Players on the baseline going at same time. Coach at top of key. If coach looks at you, then pass him the ball. Coach then tosses the ball to a random location. Player must catch on the first bounce, square/have "perfect feet" and shoot. Go for two minutes. Count makes! Compete!

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Progression Build Up "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

1 1 1 1

2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3

4 4 4 4

Players will listen to my commands as we work on perfect feet and perfect follow thru with and without a basketball. We will go over the Stephen Curry Quick Release and Pull up Jump Shot Progression.

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Rick Pitino Drill "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

1 3 2

Shooter, Passer, Rebounder. Five spot shooting for 90 seconds. Shoot until you make a 3. Then at the same spot make a one dribble pull up to the right and then a one dribble pull up left. Now move to the next spot. Complete as many spots as you can in ninety seconds. Coach is contesting shots and having players work on staying low on their drives (Shoulder to hip)

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Star Drill "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

Sprint to the next spot after each shot. After fifth shot, go to the back of the line. Must make 50 as a group. Compete!

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Transition Team 3's "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

1 2 3

3 2 1

Split into teams of 3 to 4. Start at half court, sprint to the 3pt line, shoot the 3 on the run. If you make it, keep shooting and return to half court each time. On the miss, sprint back to half court, tag next teammate and he is now in drill. First team to 20. Shots will come from the corner, wing and top of the key.

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Two Second Rule Shooting "Imitate, then Elevate"
Shooting

1 2 3 4 5

Form Shooting from traditional five spots (corners, wings, middle). Must make ten shots as a group from each spot. As soon as you catch the ball, the coach counts 1-2! Must be game speed!

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Team Series
Value the Possession

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Eastman 2 on 1 Break "Imitate, then Elevate"
Team Series

1
x1

Player 1 dribbles around the outside cone while Player 2 sprints around a corresponding outside cone. x1 sprints around the middle cone. From there it's live 2 on 1.

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Eastman 3 on 2 Break "Imitate, then Elevate"
Team Series

x1

x2

3 on 2 Break: Players 1 around the middle cone while Players 2 and 3 sprint around the outside cones. x1 and x2 sprint around the inside cones. From there it's live 3 on 2.

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Floppy Options "Imitate, then Elevate"
Team Series

2 4 3 5

1
We will go over 7 different options in the NBA Floppy Set. Then players will have 1 minute to run through all options 5 vs 0. The shaded area is the "Initiation Box". The offense should not start until PG reaches this area.

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Keep Away and CP3 "Imitate then Elevate"
Team Series

x2

x4

x3 x1

Play to 50 points. No dribbles. One point per pass and five points for made baskets. You change possessions on deflections, turnovers or missed shots. Points are accumulated on each possession. If you take a shot and miss it, then you lose all of your points and return to zero. Dont take a shot you can make, take a shot you cant miss. Rule: You can't pass to the same person, two times in a row.

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Keep Away and CP3 "Imitate then Elevate"
Team Series

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x4 x1

x3

CP3 Drill: Game is to 20 points. The only way to score is to be on defense. Deflections, turnovers and defensive rebounds count 1 point each. The only way to get on defense is to score. 35 Second Shot Clock

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LMU Fast Break "Imitate, then Elevate"
Team Series

4 2 5 1 3

Players will have 30 seconds in which to hit all 5 options. Options. 1: Hit ahead to player 2 for wing 3. 2. Hit ahead to player 3 for wing 3. 3. Hit ahead to 2 and hit 5 for duck in. 4. Player 1 full court dribble/finish in lane 5. Player 1 full court dribble/hit trailing 4 for elbow jumper. If players miss the shot, they must stay until they finish. Each possession will start with an inbound pass.
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Perfect Possession "Imitate, then Elevate"
Team Series

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x4

x3 x5 5

x1

1
Must complete a full 35 second defensive possession. An offensive rebound, score or foul resets the clock. The clock stops on defensive rebounds and any turnover or violation and then the offensive team resets the offense with the remaining time until a full 35 seconds has expired. Start offense in Floppy Set

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Transition Game "Imitate, then Elevate"
Team Series

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2
x2

3
x3

4
x4

5
x5

5 vs 5, coach with a basketball. Defensive team faces baseline, offensive team faces coach. Coach will throw ball to one of the offensive players. It's a live game in transition once the ball is in play. Whoever is guarding the ball must touch the baseline before getting back on defense. 10 second shot clock. Play to 5. Basket = 1pt. If you score you stay. Must get a stop to get on offense.
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Finishing
Basketball is a game, where your feet will put you into a position to use your hands

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Steph Curry Skills Academy Mike Lee Sections FINISHING SEGMENT One Foot Euro Steps Floaters 3 Cone Drill Two Feet Air Dribble Tony Parker Floater Jordan Reverse Lane Line and Free Throw Line Tight Cones Finishing

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Weak Side 1 on 1

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Ball Screen Options

Turn the Corner

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BALL SCREEN SEGMENT Sideline Pick and Roll

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Reads For the Dribbler to Score: 1. Turn the Corner (1. Runner, Floater, Finish at the Rim, Pullup) 2. Reject (dont use the screen: see defenders head turn or they try to force down) Nash Dribble Jab Killer Crossover Inside Out Dribble Double Cross 3. Split: if there is a gap between the screener and shower use a crossover to get through the gap. 4. Pocket Shot: defender goes under the screen. stop behind the screener for the 3 5. 2 Dribble Clear 6. Bounce Off (Defense Shows Hard and you bounce off/back then attack) 7. Steal the Spot/Veer: (Keep your defender on your hip as you come off the screen; curl cut but for a ball screen) This is a NBA move when the screeners defender does not show or your are forced down on a sideline pick and roll. 8. Rescreen: Go hard 2 dribbles off the ball screen and then get a rescreen from the big 9. Go 2 dribbles hard off the screen or bounce off 2 dribbles make an inside out dribble as the big is going to recover. 10. Hard Stop and Go: Go hard to the shower if they hard hedge, keep your dribble alive and defender on your hip. As soon as the shower leaves to recover drive the ball straight down the lane line and keep your defender on your hip 11. Inside Out: Inside out on the shower and go around 12. Inside Out Cross: Inside Out Cross and split the screen

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Flat Screen Series 1) Change 1 dribble pull up 2) Change 1 dribble inside out inside hand finish 3) Change Inside Out Pull Up 4) Change Split Floater 5) Ice Curl Push Dribble to Jumper

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Are You a Faker or a Player?

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Discussion/Exercise: Players and coaches will have 5 minutes to put together a list of qualities that describe a Faker and a Player. We will then compile everyones thoughts into one list and discuss.
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