Basketball Offensive Drill - Swing passing, cut and finish at the rim

This drill works on a multitude of offensive basketball skills.  Quick accurate passing.  Good movement, footwork and cuts.  Finishing at the rim.  It encourages players to make good, hard cuts to the basket and then finish.

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Setup

This is a team drill.  There will be four lines.  You will be using a halfcourt and will need plenty of basketballs.

Instructions

There will be two post lines on the baseline on either side of the basket.  There will also be the three wing players situated around the three point arc.  The coach can start the ball by throwing to either wing player.  The three wing players swing the ball around the three point arc.  As the ball swings the onside baseline player slides along the baseline outside while the backside post player flashes to the top of the key.  When the ball is done swinging the wing player can pass to either of the post players.  The post that does not receive the ball cuts to the basket and receives a pass for a finish at the rim.  Repeat

Variations

There are a ton of variations available.  Give the players some freedom.  For example, once the ball goes into the post, use the cutter as a decoy and pass the ball back out for a 3 point shot.  Or once the ball goes into the post fake the pass and shoot the jumpshot. Etc etc.  Be creative.

Coaching Points

Focus on good accurate passing.  Focus on good cuts from the post men.  Focus on finishing at the rim.

Soccer Drill Titled: Basketball Offensive Drill - Swing passing, cut and finish at the rim
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Basketball offensive drills, youth basketball drills, layup drills