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Every drill includes setup, instructions, and simple coaching cues.
Core 12First-contact passingReset
Toss–Pass–Catch
Partners build a steady forearm platform before working with a live ball.
Matches passing
View drillFirst-contact passingFoundational skill work
Pass to the Hoop
Players earn points by passing tossed balls toward a visible floor target.
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View drillFirst-contact passingReset
Shuffle and Pass
Passers move left and right before controlling a coach-tossed ball.
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View drillSecond-ball settingReset
Three-Person Pepper
A passer, setter, and controlled attacker keep a cooperative rally moving.
Matches passing
View drillServe receive and seamsGame-like transfer
Passer vs. Server
Servers and passers compete for points based on the quality of each first contact.
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View drillFirst-contact passingFoundational skill work
Platform Freeze
A 90-second technique checkpoint where the coach fixes every platform in the gym.
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View drillFirst-contact passingRepresentative skill work
Two-Line Shuttle Passing
Two facing lines keep both the ball and the players moving continuously.
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View drillFirst-contact passingRepresentative skill work
Pass to the Box
A taped target zone turns passing from keeping it up into putting it here.
Matches passing
View drillFirst-contact passingFoundational skill work
Ten in a Row
The count resets on every miss, so consistency is the only way through it.
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View drillFirst-contact passingFoundational skill work
Short-Deep
Alternating tips and deep balls teach players to sprint forward and turn to run back.
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View drillFirst-contact passingFoundational skill work
Around the World
Passers advance through five court positions, earning each spot with a good pass.
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View drillFirst-contact passingFoundational skill work
Noise and Pressure Passing
The bench heckles while the passers work, so communication has to get louder.
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The Core 12
You do not need a new drill every practice. Learn these twelve, then adjust the space, scoring, speed, or number of players while keeping the purpose clear.
Get players touching a ball, moving, and ready to learn.
Simplify one movement briefly before adding a real read.
Practice a real read or decision with a clear outcome.
Test the skill in scoring, rallies, and team play.
