12 Simple Basketball Plays for Kids - Ghost
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12 Simple Basketball Plays for Kids - Ghost

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The team attacks in a "2-2" formation.
One of the players makes the "ghost" movement.
The player doing it does not have the ball but performs the play as if they did, and their defender follows them.

This drill is especially effective in youth games to encourage agility and deception with defenders.

#Other basketball plays

FAQ: Other Basketball Plays and Variations

12 Simple Basketball Plays for Kids - Ghost - STEP 1: <div><em>The play begins in a 4-out 1-in formation with the 4 perimeter players above or in-line with the free-throw line
The play begins in a 4-out 1-in formation with the 4 perimeter players above or in-line with the free-throw line.
STEP 1

The play begins in a 4-out 1-in formation with the 4 perimeter players above or in-line with the free-throw line.

12 Simple Basketball Plays for Kids - Ghost - STEP 2: <div><strong>1
1. The play starts with the point guard (1) making the pass to 2 on the wing.

STEP 2

1. The play starts with the point guard (1) making the pass to 2 on the wing.

12 Simple Basketball Plays for Kids - Ghost - STEP 3: <div><strong>5
5. 5 will then immediately set an on-ball screen for 2 on the wing.

6. 2 attacks the rim off 5’s screen as 5 rolls to the rim looking to create an opportunity to score.

STEP 3

5. 5 will then immediately set an on-ball screen for 2 on the wing.

6. 2 attacks the rim off 5’s screen as 5 rolls to the rim looking to create an opportunity to score.