Activities · match · 15 min
1-on-1 in the bucket
Fake, step, finish.
Principle
A good shot: caught in balance, powered from the legs, finished long, inside your range, not contested.
Set-up
Half court
Rules
Max 2 dribbles to the closeout; power lay-up 2, regular 1; to 7
Scoring
Power lay-up = 2, regular lay-up = 1, to 7. A contested throw does not count.
Where this fits
Period P0 · Observe & prepareP4 · Individual & forward
Cells P0 · layer 0P0 · layer 1P0 · layer 2P0 · layer 3P4 · layer 0P4 · layer 1P4 · layer 2P4 · layer 3
By layer
| Layer 0Aware | Without a closeout: catch and go straight to the rim. |
| Layer 1Control | Attack the closeout, finish strong. |
| Layer 2Shape your own | Use contact for balance and space, legally. |
| Layer 3Shape others | Make the defender commit and go against it. |
How do you coach it?
Intensity, emotion and consequence. The coach protects the rules and stops play as little as possible.
Long explanations and technical correction during play do not belong here.
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Works on
Attacking the closeout, strong finishes
Easier
Three dribbles allowed.
Harder
One fake required before the drive.
Question to observe
Does the attacker go with a real advantage (1-on-0.9), or throw?