Beginning Coaching Drills: Down and Back With Dribble
Young coaches are always looking for drills or practice ideas that will help the kids get better at certain areas of the game. One of the most basic is the down and back drill.
The down and back drill is done by having your team for 1-3 lines on the baseline of the court. Each line has equal players in it and the front of each line has a ball. On the coaches whistle, the players all start dribbling toward the opposite end of the court with the right hand. When they reach the baseline they should change hands and dribble the rest of the way with the left hand.
Some things to focus on and remember with this drill:
1. The least amount of dribbles the better. The player should push the ball in front of him making the most of each bounce.
2. The eyes should always be up so as to see the floor.
3. The dribble should go no higher than the waist so that it is easier to control.
The first team that gets done without losing control of the ball wins.
