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Too often I see guys play one on one in such a way that they’re not preparing for real game situations. Real games are fast paced, and there’s almost always help defense in the lane. You can’t take 5 dribbles to get to the basket - the ball’s going to be stolen from you on your second dribble. And if you do beat your man, you’re going to encounter a shot blocker or charge taker. To score in a real game, you have to go straight to the goal, quickly and decisively.
So how can you make 1 on 1 more realistic? How can you make 1 on 1 fast paced and aggressive? How can you use 1 on 1 to prepare for real games? Here are 5 suggestions:
(1) Start every possession from triple threat on the perimeter with a check.
But limit yourself to only one-third of the court (based on the accompanying diagrams, stay in one of the three yellow areas). In a real game, you can’t veer around your defender, you’ll run into his helping teammate. You have to go through the defender, right off his shoulder. In addition, limit yourself to one dribble. I’ve actually charted this, and in real games about 90% of baskets that are scored in the half court come off one dribble or no dribbles!
(2) Let the defender pass the ball from under the goal and sprint to defend you.
When the ball hits the offensive player’s hands, it’s live – but again, limit yourself to one dribble and about one-fourth of the court. By the way, this method makes it more realistic for the defense as well as the offense. In real games, you’re usually closing out to play defense, not starting from a stand still.
(3) Create your shot off the dribble. Begin dribbling outside the three point arc.
Once your defender says he’s ready, you’ve got a maximum of two dribbles. And again, limit yourself to one-third of the court.
(4) Post just above the block with your back to the basket and spin yourself a pass.
One dribble limit. And you can make it even tougher by saying that you have to shoot with both feet in the lane. Give the offensive player 1 extra point for any offensive rebound and 3 extra points if he scores from a put-back.
(5) And the best way to play REAL 1 on 1 is to play it with 3 players.
Regardless of which of the above 4 versions you choose, the extra defender is in the lane, acting as a help defender. If you score behind the arc, you get 3 points. If you score inside the arc, you get 2 points. And if you can beat your man, get to the lane, and then also beat the help defender, you’ve beaten two players and so you get 4 points! Everyone rotates their spot after each possession.
I call this REALITY 1 on 1 because it best simulates how 1 on 1 occurs in real games against a good defensive team! Make your training as game like as possible, and you’ll see real improvement.
Editor’s Note: This tip was written by Rick Torbett, the lead instructor on the widely-respected Better Basketball videos, which feature NBA stars like Jason Kidd and Chauncey Billups, NCAA stars like JJ Redick and 2008 NCAA Champion Coach Bill Self, and Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings of the WNBA.
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