Basketball Drill
Basketball Dribbling Drill - Team Dribble Tag
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Team Dribble Tag is a fun basketball dribbling drill that works primarily on a basketball player's dribbling skills, but will also improve speed, quickness and awareness on the dribble as well.
Description
Team Dribble Tag is a fun basketball dribbling drill that works primarily on a basketball player's dribbling skills, but will also improve speed, quickness and awareness on the dribble as well.
Setup
- This dribbling drill uses all players on the team at the same time.
- Use an area depending on the skill level and number of players available. For example, the younger the player, the bigger the area.
- Have a lot of basketballs on hand for this basketball dribbling drill.
Instructions
- Place all the players in the predetermined area with a basketball.
- Designate one player as "it".
- Players are to avoid being tagged.
- When tagged by the "it" player the two switch.
- There are a few very good variations to the drill below.
Variations
- You can play continuously where the tagger switches or you can decalre a winner where when tagged the player is out of the game.
- For older basketball players, have the players dribble two basketballs.
- Divide into teams and have one tagger on each team.
Coaching Points
- Focus on good dribbling skills.
- Player must keep their heads up and be aware of not only the "it" player, but all others on the court.
- Recognizing space and accelerating to escape with the dribble.
- Do not be out of control.