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Passing, Russian layups and shooting

Drill
Passing, Russian layups and shooting - STEP 1: <div>The drill starts with 6 players, 2 coaches, and 3 balls
The drill starts with 6 players, 2 coaches, and 3 balls. 3 in each court plus 1 coach as described in the diagram.
  1. Player 1 sprints to the free-throw line extension and receives the pass from coach C1. Then he dribbles to the opposite court and upon reaching 45º, passes to coach C2 and continues toward the basket where he receives a pass from player 2 to finish with a layup.
STEP 1

The drill starts with 6 players, 2 coaches, and 3 balls. 3 in each court plus 1 coach as described in the diagram.
  1. Player 1 sprints to the free-throw line extension and receives the pass from coach C1. Then he dribbles to the opposite court and upon reaching 45º, passes to coach C2 and continues toward the basket where he receives a pass from player 2 to finish with a layup.

Passing, Russian layups and shooting - STEP 2: <div>2
2. This time, the same sequence occurs but towards the opposite basket.
STEP 2

2. This time, the same sequence occurs but towards the opposite basket.

Passing, Russian layups and shooting - STEP 3: 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 3

3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

Passing, Russian layups and shooting - STEP 4: Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow
Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 4 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 4 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 1 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Power forward alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 5 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
STEP 4

Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 4 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 4 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 1 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Power forward alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 5 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Passing, Russian layups and shooting - STEP 5: The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play
The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play.
STEP 5

The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play.