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Go past any schoolyard and you'll see two players playing one-on-one. Take the ball out
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Half Court 1v1 Attack
1. Place 2 chairs just short of mid-court on
the right side of the court.
2. Players start on the baseline, opposite the
chairs.
3. The player on the outside has the ball.

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speed. The player with the ball goes on
the dribble, the player without the ball
goes on the sprint.

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6. Once headed back toward the basket, the

player with the ball becomes offense and
the player without the ball becomes the
defense.
7. Add a dribble limitation, such as 2 dribbles
after turning on the chairs, to add
effectiveness.

Full Court 1v1 Attack

1. Place 2 chairs on the right side of the
court, a little higher than the foul line
extended.
2. Place 2 more chairs on the other side of
mid-court, just above the 28' marker (or
above the coach's box.
3. Players start on the baseline and the
player on the outside has the ball.

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4. On "Go," both players take off. The player

with the ball goes on the dribble, the
player without the ball goes on the sprint.
5. The players cross with the dribbler going
around the inside chair and the player
without the ball sprinting around the
outside chair.

6. Once the players clear the chairs, they

cross again with the dribbler going around
the outside chair and the player without
the ball sprinting around the inside chair.

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7. Once clearing the chairs, the dribbler

becomes the offensive player and the
other player is the defensive player and
the game is on.
8. Add a dribble limitation, such as 2 dribbles
after turning on the last chairs, to add
effectiveness.

These basketball drills work on ball handling, explosiveness, decision making, defense in
transition, finishing at the rim and are great conditioners. They are also high intensity
and a lot of fun so players will enjoy them.

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How To Run The Basketball Fast Break Offense and Transition Offense - Philosophy, Offenses, Drills
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This DVD shows you how to build your fast break and transition
offense step-by-step, so you can easily teach it during practice. It
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coach will tell you, they play their best defense when they have their
5 players back. This DVD will show you how to take advantage of the
defense when they're not set and currently in transition. It also
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Ken Mitchell says:

2/12/2008 at 9:48:47 AM

Why do you suggest two dribbles after the last chair? That would take the ball to the 3-line...
I know this is not limited to "two dribbles"... Anyone using the drill may select any number of
dribbles or leave it open or take it to the hoop...
Just wonder why you suggest two dribbles?

roscoe says:
2/12/2008 at 12:01:52 PM

Hi the drill sounds useful and fun. Just one question though? Are they dribbling between and
running around the chairs for conditioning and ball handling only? Can you rovvide more logic
for the usefullness of the drill? thanks!

Brian Rooney says:

2/12/2008 at 3:41:17 PM

We've used this drill and similar. It's a great way to get the boys moving and thinking
quickly. Hustle plays a big part. If you dog it, you get beat.
Also works on decision making because the ball handler has to know how to:
1) HUSTLE
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2) Think quick! If the defender is slow, he can just explode to the basket. If the defender is
fast, he will need some dribble moves to break him down, and so on. Since no two boys face
off with each other over and over again, it constantly changes the matchups.
For added fun, we ran 4 chairs and 4 lines.
The two on the outside would be offense.
The two on the inside would be defense.
Then 1 and 2 would be offense and 3 and 4 would be defense.
It keeps things moving quickly.
It makes the boys think and react quickly.

Joe (Co-founder of Breakthrough Basketball) says:

2/12/2008 at 5:33:04 PM

Hi Ken,
You can adjust this dribble limit on the age level. 10 & 11 year olds may take 4 dribbles,
while Varisty or collegiate players may be limited to 2 dribbles. This is done so that the
players make a move with a game-like feel. Players don't have time to sit there and dribble
during a game. If you put a dribble limit on the drill, it forces them to make a quick move and
decision.

LANS says:
2/19/2008 at 2:12:29 PM

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Vanessa Zavala says:

2/27/2008 at 7:12:46 PM

Hi I am wondering how I can get into coaching with someone else. I am a 21 yr old with 17
yrs of experience on basketball. I have coached grammar school boys and I have played all
through my 1st year of community college. Anyone need help out there?
Thanks!
Vanessa Zavala
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Joe (Co-Founder of Breakthrough Basketball) says:

2/28/2008 at 7:19:25 PM

Hi Vanessa,
Contact schools in your area. Look at school district websites for job openings.
If you have little or no experience, you may want to be an assistant in your first few years or
coach at the middle school or junior varsity level.
If you are having problems finding a job, offer to be a volunteer assistant coach.

bonheur says:
3/6/2008 at 12:16:19 PM

i reallly like it,but i don''t understand it very well i''m just asking if i can get the first step of
basketball?cause i''m still a begginer

howard says:
9/9/2008 at 1:41:17 PM

great site thanks for your hard work

john says:
10/16/2008 at 4:41:17 PM

I am a first year coach of a midle school team an I was wonering if anyone had any avise on
rills I should use. i haved looked through the one's on here and they look greqat but not sure
which ones would be best for middle school aged kids.

Joe Haefner says:

10/17/2008 at 8:14:51 AM

Hi John,
We have a section dedicated to middle school coaches that lists our top drills to use. You
can check it out here: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/coaching/msbasketball.html
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Rashamel Jones says:

10/24/2008 at 9:36:47 AM

I run the two chair half court drill but I really love the 4 chair full court one even better.
Coaches, if you want your team to get the maxium conditioning and skill work all at once this
is the drill for you. It helps your guards and forwards understand and improve their creativity
and attacking on offense better.

Chad Roderick says:

10/27/2008 at 7:36:58 AM

I Really like this drill and I like to add a hand check on Def. and a box out. If the Off. gets
their own rebound then we do a unified team suicide at the end of the drill. Just to add a little
compettitiveness and enthusiasm during practice. Thanx

tc3 says:
1/5/2009 at 11:19:53 AM

i do dis basketball drill all da time i am n 7th grade starting on 8th grade team averaging bout
20 points a game....im a shooter and i do this drill going 2 da hole and pulling up for da 15
foot jumper thankz dawg

BIRU DESTA says:

1/22/2009 at 11:58:21 PM

I am working jimma unvirsity in Ethiopia as physical education and sport instructor in

addition to this i am coaching basketball for the purpose of inercolligate b/n 25 university in
our country so your handout have alot of advise for me i really appraciate your suggest of
basketball . please continuie this kind of advise for basketball coach .God bless you.THANK
YOU A LOT

Bob Alexander says:

1/26/2009 at 5:34:12 AM

it is great to see a drill i gave to Kevin Eastman spread around. there are no secrets or
selfishness in teaching sport. older coaches helped me when i was young, and it is an honor
to help others.

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Danny says:
1/27/2009 at 1:15:22 AM

Hi.. I really exicited with your explanation. I also found that when I teach individual defense.
The game grew nicely.
I really happy if you share more about developing young atlethe to learn one on one

Marlene Bullard says:

1/28/2009 at 11:48:08 AM

Have done the half court two chairs drill for many years now, really like the half court but
expecially the four chairs and added offense/defense perspective.
Thanks

jose says:
1/28/2009 at 2:12:11 PM

Hello, sounds like a good drill, just wondering if there is a problem with the players colliding
as they cross paths on the full court version. Thanks.

randy jacksen says:

2/6/2009 at 5:21:20 PM

this is tight dawg

jrod says:
2/10/2009 at 3:55:25 PM

Each week I visit this site and come to practice prepared to teach my 3rd and 4th graders
the skills of basketball. This site is so useful and the improvement in my players is
fantastic. I appreciate all your efforts and willingness to share them with us so we can
continue to develop solid basketball skills from the start!!

Michael moses says:

3/19/2009 at 10:19:55 AM

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great drill, thanks

Michael moses says:

3/19/2009 at 10:22:47 AM

Hi, i just signe in to this site havent hard much time to read theough a lot yet, but i will
because i''m very interested in learning to coach kids and would like sme help as to get
started, if its possible,, i''m 37 yours of age been playing since ag 15, be around for a while
and would love revy much to past on the knowledge of the game to the youngstarts around
me, so if you can offer some advice as to how I can get started i''d aprciate it very much,
one queston one the one and one drill,, you said limite the dribling to 2, do the guy with the
ball, after going around the chair, dose he holds the ball and then satrt with the 2 drible drill
or just gose directly after passing the chair? thanks very much...

kwao philip atterh says:

3/25/2009 at 5:34:46 PM

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Nadia says:
9/23/2009 at 5:29:01 PM

Michael Moses 3/19/09 - Scrope is that you?

Bob Alexander says:

9/24/2009 at 4:38:21 AM

We are european basketball club located in northern germany. this year we will play in the
NEYBL boys born 94, second division. we are interested in opening exchanges with teams in
the states. next summer we will be coming to the states for a couple of tournaments. looking
foward to hearing from you. respectfully Bob Alexander
europeanelite@online.de
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Helio mendoza says:

8/11/2011 at 8:19:21 PM

i coach and own a basketball club in Guadalajara Mexico .I will like to take a one or two
months course of high school basketball training, of prefernce in the southern states of usa.
Helio.

BASKAR says:
12/20/2011 at 10:21:47 PM

nice drill .....

we can use for more aglity as well as to develop the 1 on 1 defense.
Baskar
basketball coach,India.

Steve Dilley says:

6/27/2012 at 7:11:47 PM

I also like to have our guys play "spots." It's 1-on-1 from various spots on the floor. They
pick a spot (ie., elbow) and play from that spot to 3. Limit 2 dribbles inside arc & 3 outside.
After a winner, pick a different spot. Anywhere on the perimeter, the low post, etc. Work on
facing up and attacking.

Joe Haefner says:

6/28/2012 at 8:24:07 AM

Steve, I really like that. Thanks for sharing!

Fede Agostinelli says:

6/29/2012 at 12:14:11 AM

This is really interesting, i have been reading the page for some weeks, im studying in
Argentina to become a coach, i was a player for some years, and i found all your information
quite useful, id really like to find some warm up for classes for children under 15 years old,
and activities to improve their skills in transition.
thanks from Argentina.

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Mike Morrison says:

8/29/2012 at 10:24:48 PM

The two dribble limitation is great because in all actuality a high school student can be on a
fast break and take 3 dribbles and make it to the basket for a lay up. If you make them only
take two dribbles it makes them make a decision very quickly and very efficiently. It also
helps put these guys into thinking attack the rim because you only have 2 dribbles. This is a
good drill especially for good athletes with poor fundamentals.

Flip says:
6/8/2013 at 7:52:41 PM

Thanks

Shawn Brown says:

7/17/2013 at 1:16:09 PM

One of the best drills to have the players learn to attack the basket.

Kirk Olsen says:

1/28/2014 at 4:06:32 PM

The half court 1 vs 1 drill looks like it would be a good drill for my 3rd grade and 4 grade
girls. With limited practice time, I would get dribbling, defense, and shooting in.
Is this a good drill for that age group?

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