One way to show sportsmanship instead of just saying “good game” is to give each opposing player and coach a firm handshake, eye contact and a sincere “thanks for the game” or “I enjoyed competing with you.” If you are serious about your sportsmanship, you may even pay a specific compliment, for example, if they shot well or played clean, hard defense. Good sportsmanship does not mean you don’t mind losing; it means you are willing to win – or lose – with honor.
Have the players start with a ball and find a space on the court.
The players will take 1 to 2 dribbles to prepare for the move and will then make an in and out dribble move and push forward for 1 step.
The players will then back up to their original spot and repeat the process for the allotted amount of time.
Have the players get into 4 balanced lines at both sidelines and half court and bout sidelines and baseline.
The first person in each line has a ball.
The players with the ball will all dribble to the middle of the floor where they will jump stop together keep a right pivot foot and pivot their left foot around and pass to the next line to their right and follow their pass to the back of that line.
The new players with the ball will continue doing the same.
Work on ball-handling, good jump stops, good pivots and good passes. Make sure the players call out their teammates names as they pass and receive from one another.
Have players divided into groups of 3 and designate each player as 1, 2 or 3.
Player 1 should start on the baseline with a ball. Player 2 should stand across from player 1 at the free throw line without a ball. Player 3 should start on the baseline next to player 1 with a ball.
When the coach says “go,” player 1 will pass the ball to player 2. At the same time, player 3 will dribble and jump stop right next to player 2.
Repeat this action with the pass back from player 2 to player 1 while player 3 dribbles the same distance and jump stops next to player 1. Repeat and change positions.
This drill works on passing, receiving, dribbling and jump stops. Continually emphasize that the pass moves faster than the ball.
Have 4 lines at half court and 4 lines on the baseline lined up with each other and the first player in the lines on the baseline with a ball.
The players with the ball will make a long pass to the first player in line at half court and will run fast to close out on the player.
After the close out, the player with the ball will dribble in either direction.
The player on defense will work hard to turn the dribbler and make them change directions.
Once the player has changed directions and taken a few more dribbles they will jump stop and move the ball around strongly while the defensive player traces the ball.
The player with the ball will pass to the line on the baseline and go to the back of that line and the defensive player will go to the back of the line at half court and the drill will repeat.
Players will get with partners for 2 on 2 and line up on the baseline.
1 player will start at the top of the key with the ball and one player on the wing.
The defensive player guarding the ball will allow the player to have a slight advantage driving the ball to the basket on the side of the teammate.
The player will drive and kick the ball out and the 2 on 2 game will start for 1 shot.
The defensive team becomes offense and the offensive team goes to the back of the line on the baseline. A new team of two will step on for defense.
Encourage the players to play out of a drive and kick situation.