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Practice Plan Rationale and Assumptions The Kudda Practice Plans have been developed with the best coaching practices being utilized. Using a combination of both the Traditional style of coaching with the Games Approach, these practices will teach both the technical and tactical aspects of the game. Each practice will maximize the number of touches with the increased opportunity to apply these skills in competitive activities. The skills will be taught using a model of: Teach the skill Drill the skill Apply that skill to a competitive activity Kudda is a firm believer in the learning power of playing 3v3 and this will be the cornerstone of most competitive activities. Everything that a player needs to learn and develop can be taught using the 3v3 model. Not only will Kudda’s practices be heavy into the 3v3 concept but for all drills and activities, players will be grouped into 3’s. Two man drills are flat, 2-dimensional and deal with straight lines. By adding a third player to every drill, depth and shape are added to replicate the 3D experience. All of Kudda’s basketball practice plans have some common assumptions: Practices are 90 minutes Players will stretch on their own before practice starts Ball handling warmups will be completed prior to practice 2 Coaches are present One half court is available with one basket Teams have between 6-12 players Teams have between 6-12 basketballs; enough for each player Practices are twice a week for 10 weeks Water breaks in between Quarters

Week 1 Practice 1

Goals: Teach fundamentals of stance and triple threat, shooting and ball handling. Transition and apply in 3v3

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Introduce Stance Balance Triple Threat Pivot Foot drill Ball Handling

Have team out on floor and get into proper stance and balance Intro purpose of Triple threat, pass, shoot dribble 2 groups Each player has a ball. Figure 8’s, stationary dribble, movement w/ focus on change of speed and direction.

2nd Q

Shooting Self Pass Series

Review form shooting Focus on proper balance and triple threat position before shooting

3rd Q

Defense On Ball Footwork Footwork Drill Close Out Drill 1v1

Players get into groups of 3 Demo and then have each group rotate Groups of 3

4th Q

3v3 Terminology Skills for each position Example of first pass 3v0

Focus will be on getting open and off ball movement

Week 1 Practice 2

Goals: Focus will be on off-‐ball movement and getting open. Apply to 3v3 games

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Stance Balance Triple Threat Footwork Drill Getting Open Series

Brief overview and repeat from first practice Change of Speed, Change of Direction

2nd Q

Ball Handling Shooting Self Pass series

Movement w/ focus on change of speed and direction Mirror Game Focus on Triple Threat Position and proper form

3rd Q

Defense Building a Man to Man Defense Close Out Drill 1v1, 2v2

Angles, 1v1, When to foul Apply fundamentals in these 2 drills

4th Q

Review of 3v3 Skills Competitive play of 3v0 3v3

Apply getting open fundamentals Defense should do their best but realize they will be taught how to defend next practice

Week 2 Practice 1

Goals: Focus on getting open and increase competition in 3v3 by applying defensive principles to 3v3.

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Star Passing Series Winning the Foot war Getting Open series

Focus on perfect passes and catches. No exceptions!! Emphasis on importance Off ball movement is 90% of the game

2nd Q

Man to Man Principles Off Ball Positioning 2 Passes Away Rope Shell Drill Close Out Drills, 1v1, 2v2, 3v2

Off Ball Defense and Shell

3rd Q

3v3 Defense Ball Off Ball 2 Passes Away

Go through 5 series

4th Q

3v3 Games

6 point Game 1 Basket Half Court 1 Basket Full Court Full Court No Dribble

Week 2 Practice 2

Goals Put everything together from 1st two weeks. Focus on perfection! Keep building basis for man defense

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Star Passing Variations Perfect 3 Man Weave Passing Variations Foot war and Getting Open

Focus on head up, 2 hands, catch two hands, no bounces

2nd Q

Shooting Self Passing Team shooting

Review and add more variations Add some competition Bergy and Bergy 2

3rd Q

Man to Man Defense Close Out Drill 3v2, 3v3, 4v3

Fighting through Screens

4th Q

3v3 Games Points per Pass, One Basket Full Court 6 Possession

Focus on 3v3 Defense One coach focuses on ball movement Other coach focuses on defense

Week 3 Practice 1

Goals: Start putting the pieces together for 5v5 games with press break, pressure defense and intro to Motion styled offense

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Star Passing Variations Perfect 3 Man Weave Introduce Press break with Father Judge Passing

Get the hands and feet warmed up and move to 3 man weave. Perfect passes. Basis of a press break

2nd Q

Penetrate and Shoot Stations Low Post Mikan series Ball handling change of speed and direction

Have groups on both wings/sides Rotate after 8-‐10 minutes

3rd Q

Man to Man Defense Apply playing 3v3 Close Out Drills 4v3, 4v4

Applying pressure and fighting through screens

4th Q

Introduce Motion offense 4v0 4v4

Focus on cutting, ball movement, 4 spots

Week 3 Practice 2

Goals: Rebounding and working on Motion Offense

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Father Judge Press Break Stations work Low Post 1-‐5 Guards: change of speed and direction

Make them perfect! Add defenders for 2v1 Feet, rip and curl options Use cones as defenders

2nd Q

Rotate Stations Play 3v3 using these concepts

Focus on player in low post, getting open

3rd Q

Man to Man Defense-‐ Rebounding Apply using 3v3 Rebounding Drills

Technique, weak side.

4th Q

4v4 Motion 5v4 Motion 5v5 Motion

Ball Movement and cutting Intro post player and 4 defenders have to guard post Add 5th defender

Week 4 Practice 1

Goals: Work on low post getting open, rebounding and mastering the Motion Offense

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Father Judge Press Break Series Team Shooting Drills

Add more 1v1 and 2v1 options Muti-‐tiered Shooting, both 2 Man and team

2nd Q

Low Post Getting Open series Apply while playing 3v3

Focus on how to get open from the low post Go through 5 steps and then apply playing 3v3.

3rd Q

Man to Man Defense Rebounding 20-‐22 3v3 Rebounding Drill Apply playing 3v3

Techniques, Weak side. Focus on catching with 2 hands and arms high.

4th Q

5v0 Motion 5v4 Motion 5v5 Motion

Progression from 5v0 to 5v5 half court Focus on perfect screens and ball movement Help defense

Week 4 Practice 2

Goals: Solidify Motion Offense and options. Continue to dominate low post and rebounds

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Star passing 3v3

Variations. Focus on Perfection! Full Court, No Dribble, 6 Possession Game

2nd Q

Low Post review and practice Getting open and drills 3v3 to apply

Review/Continue Low Post Options and Drills to Getting Open

3rd Q

Rebounding 3v3

Continue Focus on 2 Hands and Keeping High Focus on Offense…Ball Movement and Cuts Defense Rebounding Help-‐Side

4th Q

4v4 5v5

Defense in man to man Defense in even zone. Discuss zone concepts

Week 5 Practice 1

Goals: Introduce ways to increase toughness factor. Recognize defense and attack.

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Penetrate and Slide Shooting Team Shooting

2 lines on both wings Bergy Shooting 2 Man Multi-‐tiered and Team Multi-‐tiered

2nd Q

Getting Open Drills 3v3

Review and Perfect the Progressions Full Court, 6 Possession Game

3rd Q

Toughness Series

Series of drills to teach how to handle Physical play

4th Q

5v5 vs Man 5v5 vs Even Zone 5v5 vs Odd Zone

Use Motion Offense Review Principles of Attacking Even Front Introduce Concepts of Attacking Odd

Week 5 Practice 2

Goals: Apply skills to 3v3 games and to 5v5. Recognize and attack defense

Activity

Brief Description

1st Q

Father Judge Press Break Getting Open drills

Focus on perfect execution, pass 2 hands, catch 2 hands Review and Perfect these fundamentals

2nd Q

3v3 Games

Points per pass, One basket half and full 6 Possession

3rd Q

Rebounding, loose balls Toughness Series

Review rebounding fundamentals and drills Continue adding physical contact

4th Q

5v5 Motion 5v5 vs Even Zone 5v5 vs Odd Zone

Switch defenses and challenge team recognition and how to attack

Teaching 3 on 3-‐-‐Skills Needed for 3 on 3 Reprinted with permission from CoachRB.com

Terminology

1) The first ball handler is referred to as the “top” and the other two players as wings.

2) As you face the basket, right and left.

3) Direct pass—a pass that is throw in a direct line to your teammate without hitting the floor or “floating in the air too long.

4) Sweet Spot-‐-‐-‐6-‐8 feet above the top of the key.

5) Free throw line extended—An invisible line that is even with the free throw line as if it is extended to the sideline.

6) Foot war—placing your foot over the foot of the defender to gain an advantage for getting open to catch the ball from a teammate. On right side; right foot over the defenders right foot. Left side; left foot over the defenders left foot.

7) Nail at the free throw line—the small hole that is in the middle of the free throw line directly in line with basket.

8) Inside foot—the foot closest to the basket.

9) Target hand—Extended arm and open hand shown to the passer to indicate placement of the pass. Right side, left hand. Left side, right hand.

10) Spots on the floor—T-‐Top, R-‐Right wing, L-‐Left wing

11) Outside of body—when passing you must fake one direction, step across the defender and pass it so the defender cannot touch the ball. This gives you a clear path to throw a good direct pass to your teammate. You cannot throw a pass “through” a defender and must throw it outside their body.

12) Change of speed and direction—Used when creating distance or separation from the defender to catch the ball from a teammate.

13) Window—Place your hands in front of you with arms extended. Spread out all fingers and form a window in front of you so you can see the pass coming and prepare to catch it.

14) Checkmark—From the wing, cutting in the shape of a checkmark at an angle into the paint then out to the wing to catch pass.

15) Ball in the air—Begin making cut to open spot on the floor as ball is in the air, not once ball is caught by teammate.

16) Entry pass-‐The first pass in a possession from Top to Wing. This pass begins an offensive possession for the offense.

17) Hula Hoop—once you catch the ball it is the space in front of you and around you that you are in control of; as if you have a big hula hoop around you that doesn’t allow the defender to get close to you with the ball. This is a term we use that is the same as triple threat position.

18) Stride Stop—When player penetrates into the paint, anchor the inside foot on the floor as pivot foot. Use pivot foot for balance, strength, step through shots, or pass to open teammate.

Teaching 3 on 3-‐-‐Skills Needed for 3 on 3 24 skills by three players in just two passes! 12 additional skills in pass/catch category 36 total skills for 3 on 3 play (Reprinted with permission from CoachRB.com)

Top player

Skill #1-‐-‐-‐Start at half court with head up and keep dribble in the middle of the floor. Skill #2—See each teammate on the wing, right and left, and choose which one to enter the ball to.

Skill #3—Change speed and direction in middle of the floor to the side you are passing to. Key is to get “outside the body” of the defender to make the pass.

Skill #4—When passing, step to your teammate as you pass and pass with two hands. **This pass is a direct pass, not a bounce pass. Pass to the target hand of the receiver, away from the defender no to your teammate.

Skill #5—Cut in front of your defender to the basket.

Skill #6—When cutting, show your “window” and expect the pass to be thrown.

Skill #7—If you do not receive the ball, cut to the opposite wing.


Wing Player

Skill #1—Start in the correct place on the floor. If your cut to get open will be a “checkmark” you will want to start on the sideline even with the first mark above the block.

Skill #2—Your head and eyes are up in case your point guard gets in trouble and needs you to help.

Skill #3—Wait until the point guard has reached the “sweet spot” on the floor (6-‐8 feet above the top of the key) to make your “checkmark” to get open.

Skill #4—Execute your “checkmark” properly using a) Change of speed and direction, b)Drive defender to the paint, c) Win the “foot war”, d)Explode to the wing and create separation from your defender, e) Cut under control so you can catch and “hula hoop” without getting off balance, f) Show a target hand which is your “outside hand”. On the right wing it is your left hand, on the left wing it is your right hand.

Skill #5—Catch with two hands

Skill #6—Pivot on the proper foot; right wing, right foot; left wing, left foot.

Skill #7—Hula Hoop position, facing the basket, ball in ball pocket, rip ball across body, jab step, eyes on rim.

Skill #8—Look to pass to cutter if they are open. Step by defender to make pass and pass is a direct pass, not a bounce pass.

Skill #10—If teammate is open on top, step to your teammate as you pass “outside the body” of your defender.

Skill #11—After passing, stay on your wing and begin getting open again.


Opposite Wing Player

Skill #1—Execute skills #1-‐#4 from above

Skill #2—When ball is thrown to other wing, be in the proper place on the floor; on the sideline and even with the free throw line (free throw line extended).

Skill #3—As the ball is “in the air” from point guard to other wing player, a)Cut to the “nail” at the free throw line, b)Plant your inside foot (foot closest to the basket; right wing, right foot; left wing, left foot), c)Win the “foot war”, d) make an angle cut to the top of the key, but 3 feet toward the ball. e)Show target hand (your outside hand).

Skill #4—Catch with two hands.

Skill #5—Hula Hoops position, facing the basket, ball in ball pocket, rip ball across body, jab step, eyes on rim.

Skill #6—Look for open teammate cutting into the lane.

Skill #7—With your eyes up, look for the next open teammate on the wing, right or left and deliver the pass to them.


Options after Catching

Skill #1—Hula Hoop

Skill #2—Jab series; Jay/x-‐over/triple threat

Skill #3—Catch and shoot

Skill #4—Catch and drive by defender; a)catch/sweep, b) catch/jab series

Skill #5—Pass to open teammate

Skill #6—Dribble and fill. Example; catch ball on wing/opposite wing cuts to nail hole and back cuts. Dribble hard to the top to space the floor.

Options after Passing

Skill #1—Basket cut; cut over top of defender; ball/you/defender.

Skill #2—Inside cut; pass and cut to the ball side corner.

Skill #3—Replace. Pass and fake a cut, replace to same spot.

Skill #4—Screen for teammate; screen away/ball screen.

Skill #5-‐-‐ Screen and go; “slip the screen.”

Skill #6-‐-‐ Basket cut and post up.

***From here the cycle continues from above and is repeated over and over. The possession “never stops” or needs to be “set up” because it is a constant flow of offense.

Additional options for 3 on 3

1. Wings communicate before possession begins and exchange their positions, called “swing the wings.”

2. Start with two players on right side; wing/corner. Start possession with wing/corner screen down. Corner man catches on wing as screener cuts through under basket to opposite wing.

3. Back screen from post. Player is posting up on right post with ball on right wing. Ball is reversed to the top. Post steps out and sets back screen for wing. Screener goes to right wing, cutter cuts through lane to opposite wing.

4. Start with two man stack in midpost. One player screens the other to catch on wing. Screener fills open spot.

5. Start with play on each midpost. They communicate and screen and cut to fill spots. 6. Use of the on ball screen can be used, but just once in a possession.

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