Drill: Strong Stance

Strong Stance is a simple drill designed to emphasize the importance of balance and positioning while holding the basketball.

Before you get started, make sure that your players have been taught a proper triple threat position – see here for more information.

Once the proper positioning has been established, this drill is a great way to put the triple threat position into action in a way that is easy to understand. There are a few things coaches should really focus on throughout the duration of the drill:

• Emphasize body control and holding the ball firmly with both hands
• Coach players to get low, grip the ball tightly, and be strong in their position
• Have players practice their jab steps and pump fakes

It also gives your athletes a chance to work on their dribbling skills – make sure to encourage athletes to keep their head up while dribbling and challenge them to dribble using both hands.

DESCRIPTION	Have players dribble freely around the gym On the whistle, players pick up their dribble and adopt triple threat position Have coaches and volunteers walk around the gym, gently pushing players or their ball Start and stop the game regularly to keep it moving
SKILL FOCUS	Footwork, Balance, Coordination, Ball-Handling
AGE (STAGE)	6+ (FUNdamentals, L2T)
PLAYERS	2+
EQUIPMENT	Basketballs
VARIATION:	Have players divide into partners, taking turns holding the position and providing resistance Have players dribble around the playing surface using only their off-hand

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