1.1 Two-Man Shooting

Preparation
-    Player 1 stands under the basket. 
-    Player 2 stands 15 feet away from the basket

Execution
-    Player 1 passes to Player 2, running out to challenge the shot, but not blocking it
-    Player 2 catches, shoots, and rebounds his own shot as Player 1 moves to shooting position
-    Player 2 passes to Player 1, running out to challenge the shot.
-    Player 1 catches shoots, and rebounds his own shot as Player 2 moves to shooting position
-    Players continue to pass, shoot, and rebound, interchanging positions and rotating to different shooting positions

Points of Emphasis
-    The shooting player prepares to catch the pass with knees bent, head up, and hands out
-    Ball should not hit the floor on rebounds
-    Stay within the players shooting range

1.2 Mikan Drill

Preparation
-    Player stands directly to the right of the basket, facing the baseline, and with the ball held over his head with both hands.

Execution
-    Jumping off his left foot, player converts a layup with his right hand using the backboard
-    Player immediately takes a step back under the basket, and rebounds the ball before it comes out of the net
-    Player takes a step to the left side of the basket and repeats the drill, jumping off his right foot and shooting with his left hand

Points of Emphasis
-    Focus on proper footwork, exploding off the correct foot on each side of the basket
-    Keep ball up above head so smaller players cannot reach it
-    Make every layup
-    Use the backboard

1.3 One on One Closeouts

Preparation
-    Form a line underneath the basket.  Player 1 is at the front of this line
-    Player 2 stands at the three point line, at a 45 degree to the basket

Execution
-    Player 1 rolls the ball across the floor to Player 2, and sprints to the three point line to guard him
-    Player 1 “closes out” on Player 2.  Player 2 catches the ball in the triple-threat position
-    Player 1 chooses one of the following one-on-one moves to score on Player 2
o    Jab step and go
o    Jab step, pull back and shoot
o    Shot fake and go
o    Jab, shot fake and go
-    Play continues until Player 1 scores, or Player 2 gets a rebound
-    Player 2 becomes the offensive player, and waits at the three point line for the next player in line to roll him the ball

Points of emphasis
-    Proper closeouts allow the defender to react quickly and change direction as the offensive player makes his move.  The defender should focus on shortening his strides as he gets closer to the offensive player.  His hands should come up to challenge the shot, and he should shift his balance slightly back as he gets closer
-    Avoid lunging or leaping into the closeout, or the offensive player will blow right by you
-    The triple threat position should be low, compact, and explosive, similar to a coiled snake.
-    The jab step should short, quick, and hard, and no more than six to eight inches long. 
-    Shot fakes should include the whole body, as well as the ball.  Bring the ball up to shooting position, while faking with the legs, shoulders, head and eyes.

1.4 Partnered One-one-One Touch Drill

Preparation
-    Player 1 stands under the basket and Player 2 stands at the three point line in the corner

Execution
-    Player 1 throws a chest pass to Player 2. 
-    Player 2 catches the ball in the triple threat position as Player 1 runs out at him
-    Player 1 touches Player 2 on the hip, and the two players play one-on-one
-    Play continues until offense scores or defense rebounds.  Whoever scores or rebounds becomes the offensive player on the next possession
-    The players move around the perimeter the three point line, starting the game at different intervals
-    First player to nine points wins

Points of Emphasis
-    Same as above