Week 3: Game Situation Development
Focus on applying skills in game-like situations and developing decision-making abilities.
Week Overview
This week focuses on applying the skills you've learned in game-like situations. You'll work on decision-making, reading defenses, and executing under pressure. Each skill area will be practiced in scenarios that simulate real game conditions.
Overall Completion
Decision Making with the Ball
Learn how to make quick decisions while maintaining control of the ball in game situations.
Handling Pressure Defense
Techniques for maintaining control against aggressive defenders and traps.
Creating Space with the Dribble
Advanced dribble moves to create separation from defenders in game situations.
Ball Handling in Transition
How to control the ball at high speeds during fast breaks and transition plays.
Practice Plan
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1
Warm-up: Dynamic Ball Handling
Complete a series of dynamic ball handling drills while moving at game speed.
- Two-ball dribbling sequence (2 minutes)
- Figure-8 dribbling (2 minutes)
- Crossover series at half-court (3 minutes)
7 min -
2
Decision Making Drill: Read and React
Practice making quick decisions based on defensive positioning.
- Set up cones to represent defenders
- Dribble at each cone and make a move based on its position
- Finish with a pass or shot depending on the situation
10 min -
3
Pressure Handling: 1-on-1 Full Court
Work with a partner to simulate full-court pressure defense.
- One player dribbles full court against defensive pressure
- Focus on maintaining control and making good decisions
- Switch roles after each repetition
15 min -
4
Game Simulation: 3-on-3 Ball Screen Actions
Apply ball handling skills in 3-on-3 situations with ball screens.
- Set up 3-on-3 half-court scenarios
- Ball handler must use screen and make appropriate decision
- Focus on reading the defense and making the right play
20 min -
5
Cool Down: Ball Handling Visualization
Mentally rehearse game situations while performing light ball handling.
- Visualize game scenarios while dribbling
- Practice decision-making through mental imagery
- Focus on breathing and recovery
5 min
Mental Training
Decision-Making Visualization
This exercise helps you improve your decision-making by mentally rehearsing game situations.
Find a quiet space and sit comfortably. Close your eyes and visualize yourself in a game situation with the ball. See yourself reading the defense, making decisions, and executing the right play. Imagine different defensive scenarios and practice making quick decisions in your mind.
Spend 10-15 minutes on this exercise, focusing on clarity and detail in your visualization.
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Creating Space for Shots
Learn techniques to create separation from defenders for clean shot opportunities.
Shooting Off Screens
Master the techniques for coming off screens and shooting quickly with proper form.
Game-Speed Shooting Drills
Practice shooting at game speed with drills that simulate real game conditions.
Shot Selection and Decision Making
Learn how to make smart decisions about when and where to shoot in game situations.
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Help Defense and Rotations
Learn the principles of help defense and proper defensive rotations.
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Basic Offensive Sets
Learn fundamental offensive sets and how to execute them effectively.
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Mental Training Exercises
Game Situation Visualization
This exercise helps you prepare mentally for game situations by visualizing successful outcomes.
Find a quiet space and sit comfortably. Close your eyes and visualize yourself in various game situations. See yourself making the right decisions, executing skills perfectly, and responding well to pressure.
Spend 15-20 minutes on this exercise, focusing on clarity and detail in your visualization.