Holds on to ball without dropping it Around the World - Around the Waist - 30 circles in 20 seconds Around the World - In and Out - 30 circles in 20 seconds Pivots with correct (non-shooting) foot Able to Stop Dribbling without traveling Pivots correctly under defensive pressure to protect ball
Dribbles with Finger pad control/not off the palm Dribbles with Head up Dribbles consistently below waist level Dribbles with ball to the outside Pushes the ball hard when dribbling Can dribble the length of the court at full speed Spin Dribble - Protects ball, pulls ball around, full first step Behind the Back Dribble - All the way around and forward, full first step Cross over dribble - low, quick, and full step when changing direction
Dribbles with Finger pad control/not off the palm Dribbles with Head up Dribbles consistently below waist level Dribbles with ball to the outside Pushes the ball hard when dribbling Can dribble the length of the court at full speed Spin Dribble - Protects ball, pulls ball around, full first step Behind the Back Dribble - All the way around and forward, full first step Cross over dribble - low, quick, and full step when changing direction
Assumes correct foot placement (right foot in front) Passes primarily with one hand Follows through: flicks wrist (waves good-bye) and extends elbow Puts back spin on the ball Passes consistently to teammate's shooting hand Makes solid, straight, and hard passes Bounce pass hits ground three-quarters of the way to teammate Can accurately pass ball to teammates in motion
Assumes correct foot placement (right foot slightly in front) Proper Ball Alignment (Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Elbow, Ball) Eyes focused on back rim Uses leg power when shooting Shoots primarily with one hand Follows through: flicks wrist (waves good-bye) and extends elbow Puts back spin on the ball and arch on the shot Maintains correct form under defensive pressure
3 Foot Swish Shot in Front - 80% 3 Foot Swish - Right - 80% 3 Foot Swish - Left - 80% 3 Foot Bank Shot - Right - 90% 3 Foot Bank Shot - Left - 90% Free Throw - 60%
Approaches basket from correct angle Approaches basket with head up and ball by shoulder Has a good sense of spacing between two step take-off and the basket Takes off on the proper foot (inside foot) consistently Lays the ball off the backboard consistently Makes the lay-up after a half-court dribble Makes the lay-up consistently under defensive pressure
Approaches basket from correct angle Approaches basket with head up and ball by shoulder Has a good sense of spacing between two step take-off and the basket Takes off on the proper foot (inside foot) consistently Lays the ball off the backboard consistently Makes the lay-up after a half-court dribble Makes the lay-up consistently under defensive pressure
Assumes correct defensive stance - knees bent, back straight, and balanced Executes the "step slide" movement correctly - side-to-side, back, and forward On the Ball - Cuts dribbler off and can recover if beaten On the Ball - Closes out when players stops dribble Off the Ball - On the Line, Up the Line - In passing lane, see ball and player Help and Recover - Help teammate when their man gets by them, recover quickly Goes straight up, with hands up to defend against a shot Runs back to middle of free throw lane to defend against fast break
Demonstrates desire to go after rebound Gets in position to rebound around the basket without getting pushed under Box Out - Makes contact and keeps player out Uses two hands to go for the ball Keeps ball up and doesn't bring it down Turns and makes good outlet pass on defensive rebounds Goes straight back up with shot on offensive rebounds
Turns and Faces the Basket after receiving the ball Triple Threat Position Pivots forward and back correctly - keeps ball in position Looks Ahead Reads Defensive Coverage Pass Accurately to Moving Teammate Pass Off the Move
Understands proper floor spacing and balance Reads Defensive Coverage - When to Backdoor Cut, When to V-Cut Able to make a sharp Backdoor Cut with control Able to make a sharp V-Cut with control Moves toward ball when receiving pass Catch in Triple Threat Position Catch Pass on the Move Post Up Correctly - Push Defender Back, Hand Up and Away from Defense Able to get open under defensive pressure Hustles down court on a fast break
Triple Threat - Shoot Jab and Attack - Shoot Jab and Go - Go Right, Shoot Jab and Go - Pass Fake Left, Go Right, Shoot Triple Threat - Shot Fake and Go Right, Shoot Jab and Attack - Crossover and Go Left, Shoot (8-10ft) Triple Threat - Shot Fake, Crossover and Go Left, Shoot Triple Threat - Shot Fake, Crossover and Power Layup Left Triple Threat - Shot Fake and Go Right - Power Layup - Bank Shot Jab and Go - Layup Right - Two Dribbles Jab and Crossover - Layup Left - Two Dribbles
Turn and Shoot - High Pass to Left Hand Turn and Shoot - High Pass to Right Hand Turn and Shoot - Bounce Pass to Left Hand Turn and Shoot - Bounce Pass to Right Hand Left Side - Reverse Pivot, Power Layup, One Dribble Right Side - Reverse Pivot, Power Layup, No Dribble Reverse Pivot - Turnaround Shot Reverse Pivot and Go - One Dribble Catch Lob Pass and Right Power Layup - No Dribble Jump Hook
Has fist up and calls teammate's name when setting pick Set Pick for Dribbler Set Pick Away from Ball Set Pick to the Ball Roll to the Basket, Belly Button following the ball, Hand Out
Set Up Defender with Movement in Opposite Direction Run Defender into Pick - Go Shoulder to Shoulder Look to Pass on Roll if Defense Switches
Understands player positions (1,2,3,4,5) and where to set up on the court Looks toward basket to find open player Looks ahead to make forward pass on fast break Fakes before passing Makes good passes away from defense Fills lanes on fast break Aware of open space to make passes to teammates Finds open area on court
Listens to instructions and pays attention to the coaches Practices skills independently during shoot-around time Demonstrates sportsman-like conduct Gets along well with teammates Hustles and gives 100% Volunteers to answer questions or demonstrate a new skill Consistently maintains a positive attitude - "I CAN" Works at improving basketball skills on own time