Good Shot, Great Shot

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A small-sided game (e.g., 4-on-3) that rewards finding the extra pass: the ball handler can pass or shoot but not dribble, and every made shot is scored by the coach as either a 'good shot' (contested, worth one point) or a 'great shot' (wide open, worth two). Because offense outnumbers defense, there's always an open teammate somewhere — the drill teaches players to keep moving the ball until they find them rather than settling for the first contested look. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Scoring Duos

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A partner shooting progression built entirely around two-player actions. Partners start with a dribble hand-off into a layup, alternating who drives and who hands off; once a pair makes four, they progress to a dribble hand-off into a jump shot, then finally to a back-door cut off a baseline pass. Challenge players to use as few dribbles as possible on the drive — cleaner, faster ball movement is harder for a defense to steal. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

2 on 1

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An advantage/disadvantage drill: a pair on offense at the three-point line plays live 2-on-1 against a single defender rotating in from the baseline. Teaches the ball handler to dribble directly at the lone defender to draw them in, which leaves the second offensive player wide open for an easy pass and score. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Baseketball

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A baseball-themed relay combining running and shooting: 'shooters' at the free-throw line try to make three baskets (rebounding and passing to the next teammate each time) before a 'runner' from the other team can complete a full lap around a marked rectangle. A completed lap before three makes is a 'home run' worth a point for the runners; three makes first is an 'out' for the shooters. After three outs, teams switch roles. Reinforces shooting under time pressure without sacrificing form. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Wrap Battle

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A head-to-head reaction race: two players at the free-throw line, one ball each, must wrap the ball around their waist three times before attacking to score — first to make a bucket (or grab a miss and put it back) wins the point for their team. Start with layups and progress to jump shots once players have the wrap-and-explode motion down; a low, wide stance while wrapping helps players get moving toward the basket more quickly. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Quick Draw

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Players line up in small groups at the top of three cone triangles; on the coach's directional call (left or right), the front player in each line dribbles to the matching cone and pulls up for a shot, then rebounds and passes to the next player in line. First basket on each turn scores a point, with the most points after a minute winning the round. Because the drill moves fast, keep reinforcing full shooting form — balanced feet, eyes on the rim, elbow in, full follow-through — even under the time pressure. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

7 Spot Shooting

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Two teams race through seven marked shooting spots (both short corners, both low posts, both elbows, and the free-throw line): players shoot, rebound their own miss or make, and pass to the next teammate in line, needing three makes from a spot before advancing to the next one. First team to bank three makes from all seven spots wins. Reinforces a crisp outlet pass after every rebound so the next shooter is ready to go. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Flying Numbers

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The coach stands at mid-court with two teams lined up on either side, bounces the ball, and calls out two numbers (like 'two, three') — each team sends out that many players to scrimmage live until a basket is made or the ball goes out of bounds. Calling mismatched numbers (like 3-on-2) works transition offense and defense with or without a numbers advantage, keeping every combination in play. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Frequent Flyers

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Offensive players (outnumbering defenders by two or three) each start at one of five cones spaced around the three-point line, named after different cities; on the coach's call, they attack the rim one at a time, trying to beat a defender rotating out of the paint and score. Scoring from all five 'cities' first wins the round. Since defenders can only guard one attacker at a time, players learn to time their drive for when a defender's attention is elsewhere. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Construction Site

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A two-team dribbling game with a twist: 'builders' try to stand cones back upright while 'bulldozers' try to knock them down, all while every player keeps dribbling their own ball. Play short, timed rounds and count standing vs. knocked-over cones to determine the winning side. Guarding a single cone isn't allowed, which keeps everyone moving and scanning the floor instead of camping in one spot. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Sharks & Minnows

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A dribble-and-evade classic: 'minnows' line up on one goal line and try to dribble to the far line without the coach (the 'shark,' stationed in the middle) knocking their ball away. Any minnow who loses their ball becomes a shark and helps tag the rest on the next wave, continuing until everyone has been converted. Builds change-of-pace and change-of-direction dribbling under pressure. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Pattern Dribbling

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Players start on the half-court line, each with a ball, and sprint to whichever court line the coach calls out — baseline, sideline, free-throw line, lane line, or three-point line — before returning to the middle. Start with single calls, then chain multiple lines together as players improve, and consider renaming the lines after players' favorite characters to keep younger kids engaged. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Team Tag

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A two-team dribble tag game inside the three-point line: one team is 'it' and works together to tag as many opposing dribblers as possible within a set time, while tagged players must do five jumping jacks before rejoining. Track each team's tag count, then swap roles and challenge the new tagging team to beat the previous score. Encourages players to scan for open space and change direction to avoid getting tagged. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Mascot Tag

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A team-based reaction and speed-dribble game: two teams line up facing each other at mid-court, each named after a 'fastest team' mascot of the coach's choosing. The coach tells a story, and the moment a team's chosen name is mentioned, that team turns and dribbles for the nearest sideline while the other team chases and tries to tag them before they reach safety. Points go to whichever side wins the race — reaching the line safely or tagging the runner first. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

The Name Game

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A circle passing warm-up for team bonding: the whole group stands in a circle sharing one ball, and each player calls out their own name before passing to a teammate. Once everyone has had a turn, flip the rule so the passer calls out the receiver's name instead of their own, reinforcing eye contact and communication. Add a second ball once players have it down to keep everyone engaged. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Gimme Five

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A dribbling warm-up that doubles as an icebreaker: everyone dribbles around a half-court space and tries to high-five as many teammates as possible with their non-dribbling hand in a 30-second round. Play multiple short rounds and challenge players to beat their previous high-five count — a low-pressure way to get beginners comfortable dribbling with their head up and eyes open instead of watching the ball. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Snake

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A group tag game: one volunteer starts as the 'snake' with no ball while everyone else dribbles freely in a half-court space; anyone tagged sets their ball aside and joins the snake, growing the chain each round. The game continues until the snake has tagged every dribbler, and since the chain has to stay linked to make a tag count, it becomes as much about the snake communicating and coordinating together as it is about the dribblers evading. This drill comes from MOJO (yougotmojo).

Shooting 3 Spots (Goal: 30 Makes Each)

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A timed group catch-and-shoot drill: shoot for two minutes from the top of the key, then two minutes from each wing, tallying total makes at each spot. Set a target based on the group's level — competitive shooters should be able to reach around 30 makes in two minutes per spot — and track the number over time to measure real shooting progress instead of just counting reps. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

Ball Screen Reads

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Works the read a ball handler has to make coming off a ball screen when the weak-side defender sinks off a corner shooter to help on the roll. The ball handler reads that 'tagging' defender, then delivers an accurate pass to the corner shooter before the defender can recover — practiced on both sides of the floor so players get comfortable making the pass with either hand. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

FT Shooting

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A short recovery break built into free-throw practice: after the timed shooting rounds, the group shoots free throws together against a team target (for example, 8 out of 10 makes across the group), with a light consequence like a down-and-back sprint if the goal isn't hit. Doubles as recovery time and free-throw pressure practice at once. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

Diamond Shooting

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Back at the same top-of-key diamond, now working pull-up jump shots instead of finishes at the rim. Players use a jab step to create separation, then take one or two dribbles into a pull-up or floater — the counter to defenses that sag off a ball screen and dare a mid-range shot. Add a step-back variation for late-game or shot-clock situations that need extra separation. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

Jab, Ball Screen

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A wing-based series combining a jab step to create space with simulated ball-screen reads. Players jab toward the baseline to get the defender to react, then attack downhill off a cone (simulating a screen) into a finish. From there, add a spin move for when a defender cuts off the drive, and a 'split the hedge' move for beating an aggressive hard show on a ball screen. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

Warm-Up Ball Handling

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A hand-eye coordination warm-up: players dribble with one hand while tossing a small object (a cone, tennis ball, or small ball) up with the other and catching it, forcing their eyes off the basketball. Add two cones to dribble around using only one hand at a time, working both right and left, to sharpen control and build the habit of keeping eyes up instead of watching the ball. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.

1v1 or 2v2 Competition

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A live, competitive finish to the workout: 1-on-1 with an even number of players, or 2-on-2/3-on-3 with a larger group, typically played to a set number of points with a dribble limit (two or three) to keep it realistic. The defense has to earn its own rebound to get the ball back rather than the possession simply ending on a miss, adding a defensive-rebounding component to what's otherwise a scoring drill. This drill comes from Coach Ashworth.