Options to play hard
 | 1 General - the first player to dive on a loose ball gets it, or give it to the defence - no or limited dribbling - no out of bounds - keep score, penalty for losers varies with how hard they worked - only one point for any make, to emphasize attacking the basket - play until the defence gets the ball, even after a made basket - extra point(s) for an offensive rebound - or only if a designated player gets an offensive rebound - an offensive rebound results in a free possession for the rebounding team - use overloads, e.g., 5 attackers vs 6 press defenders (or 4 on 5) - extra points for hustle plays (diving on a loose ball, taking a charge) - points to the defence for a turnover, or forcing a shot-clock violation (Flip Saunders - offence loses a point for a turnover) - points to the defence for a successful press - 1 point if a help defender draws a charge, and don't call a foul if he hammers the shooter (Dave Smart) - next basket wins. |
 | 2 Fullcourt - time and score situations - start with a made free throw to practice presses and press breaks. Halfcourt - the defence must make 4-5 stops before switching to attack - the defence can fast break on a defensive rebound or turnover (or steal only). Tim Ballard (Winning Hoops) - starters get points for baskets, subs get points for baskets and offensive rebounds, third-stringers get double points for both - score on the primary or secondary break (or offensive rebound), or the other team gets the ball. Bob Hurley basketballcoachingnotes.blogspot.com - play 8-point games with 2s and 3s, the player who hits a game-winning shot must make a validation foul shot for his team to win, play continues to 10 points on a miss, the player who makes that shot must make a validation foul shot for his team to win, if he misses, his team loses and runs - live ball through the hoop - whoever takes the ball out of the hoop on a score gets possession and can play from there (defenders do not need to take the ball out) - all big men can use only their weak hand on finishes - on any steal except the last play of the game, the player that stole the ball is rewarded by being guaranteed a shot. Ian MacKinnon - 5 on 5 fullcourt, +1 for a basket or offensive rebound, -1 for a turnover, +5 for taking a charge - 5 on 5 transition, +1 for a headman pass, +1 for getting the ball to 8 feet within 8 seconds (or a skip pass), +1 for a basket. Lawrence Frank - 6 minutes on the clock, the second unit is up 92 to 84. |
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