basketbal academy

Sessions · Fri, 11 Sept 2026 · 18:00–19:30 · P0

Skills training

dribble → pass → catch → shot → 1v1 → 3v3

gamepracticematch

First we play, then we practise, then we play, then we practise, and we finish with a small match.

Time		Block
18:008 min		Pivot Dribbling vs DefensegameLearning 2 players, 1 ball: 1v1 on the pivot. The attack may only change pivot foot after a between-the-legs or behind-the-back. more Player-centred: variation, questions and room to find a solution. A real choice for the playerautonomy Variation: angle, distance, defender, timecompetence Questions instead of answers ("what did you see?")autonomy Everyone can succeed; a challenge just above their levelcompetence Partners rotaterelatedness Precise correction of form is not the criterion here. Video →
18:087 min		Defense in the MiddlegameLearning 3 players, 2 balls: 1v1 tag with a defender in the middle. Tagger and tagged both have a ball. more Player-centred: variation, questions and room to find a solution. A real choice for the playerautonomy Variation: angle, distance, defender, timecompetence Questions instead of answers ("what did you see?")autonomy Everyone can succeed; a challenge just above their levelcompetence Partners rotaterelatedness Precise correction of form is not the criterion here. Video →
18:158 min		Monkey in the Middle — no dribblegameLearning 4v2 or 3v1, one ball. Two versions: more – no pass fake (think ahead) – no pivot (use the pass fake instead) Player-centred: variation, questions and room to find a solution. A real choice for the playerautonomy Variation: angle, distance, defender, timecompetence Questions instead of answers ("what did you see?")autonomy Everyone can succeed; a challenge just above their levelcompetence Partners rotaterelatedness Precise correction of form is not the criterion here. Video →
18:237 min		Monkey in the MiddlegameLearning 3 players, 1 ball. After the drive from the three-point line, stop in the bucket. more Player-centred: variation, questions and room to find a solution. A real choice for the playerautonomy Variation: angle, distance, defender, timecompetence Questions instead of answers ("what did you see?")autonomy Everyone can succeed; a challenge just above their levelcompetence Partners rotaterelatedness Precise correction of form is not the criterion here. Video →
18:3010 min		Reaction shotspracticeTeaching The first player in line without a ball, the rest with one, from 4 or 5 spots on the floor. more – catch & shoot with a short step – catch & shoot with a longer step Short and precise, coach-led, at most about 10 minutes. Then back to play. One focus point, said out loudcompetence The 2–3 correction points you watchcompetence catch in balance, hands ready rhythm with a dip finish long, hold the follow-through Many good repetitions, no queuescompetence An easier and a harder version readycompetence Feedback names what you sawrelatedness Autonomy is not the criterion here. Video →
18:408 min		Elbow 2 on 1 pass-catch & shootgameLearning 2 lines; the last shooter is the next defender. Can also be played wider. more Player-centred: variation, questions and room to find a solution. A real choice for the playerautonomy Variation: angle, distance, defender, timecompetence Questions instead of answers ("what did you see?")autonomy Everyone can succeed; a challenge just above their levelcompetence Partners rotaterelatedness Precise correction of form is not the criterion here. Video →
18:487 min		Elbow 2 on 1 attacksgameLearning 2 lines; the last shooter is the next defender. Can also be played wider. more Player-centred: variation, questions and room to find a solution. A real choice for the playerautonomy Variation: angle, distance, defender, timecompetence Questions instead of answers ("what did you see?")autonomy Everyone can succeed; a challenge just above their levelcompetence Partners rotaterelatedness Precise correction of form is not the criterion here. Video →
18:5510 min		Continuous catchespracticeTeaching Start high on the 45. After the catch a different first step each time; finish with pull-ups. more Short and precise, coach-led, at most about 10 minutes. Then back to play. One focus point, said out loudcompetence The 2–3 correction points you watchcompetence stop low look before the first step a different first step every time Many good repetitions, no queuescompetence An easier and a harder version readycompetence Feedback names what you sawrelatedness Autonomy is not the criterion here.
19:0510 min		1v1 in the bucketmatchCompetition Max 2 dribbles to the closeout. Power lay-up = 2 points, regular lay-up = 1. To 7. more Intensity, emotion and consequence. The coach protects the rules and stops play as little as possible. A score that rewards the focus, not only talentcompetence Everyone plays, nobody is eliminatedrelatedness Choices inside the rulesautonomy Mixed teams that changerelatedness Intensity, as few stops as possiblecompetence Long explanations and technical correction during play do not belong here.
19:1515 min		3x3 half courtmatchCompetition Sideline inbound: start with relocation — the nearest player from dunker spot to top, the furthest from top to dunker spot. Attack on the second drive. more Intensity, emotion and consequence. The coach protects the rules and stops play as little as possible. A score that rewards the focus, not only talentcompetence Everyone plays, nobody is eliminatedrelatedness Choices inside the rulesautonomy Mixed teams that changerelatedness Intensity, as few stops as possiblecompetence Long explanations and technical correction during play do not belong here.

Questions for the players

What does it mean to you to be skilful, or to have a skill?
What do you expect from these sessions?
What is fundamental?