Cone Handle to Catch and Shoot

A warm-up drill that combines dribbling through cones, relocating, and finishing with a catch-and-shoot attempt.

Instructions

1. Set up 3 cones and place one outside player as the passer
2. The player dribbles back and forth through the cones, changing direction at each cone
3. The outside player calls for the ball
4. The dribbler reacts, passes out, and moves to open space for a catch and shoot

Coaching Points

• Keep the dribble tight through the cones
• Watch the player outside, and react immediately to the outside call
• Deliver the pass on time and on target
• Stay low and get feet and shoulders organized before the shot

Variations

• The outside player only signals by raising a hand.
• Assign different required dribble types through the cones.
• Replace the cones with a live defender. The dribbler stays in the circle, protects the ball, and passes out when the outside player calls or signals.

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