ICRC Practice Playlist
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Additional Drills
Instructions:
A player should approach the layup at a 45 degree angle
Players should begin at the 3-point line and drive towards the key for a layup until one minute is up.
A good count is approximately seven shots per minute
Load/Unload:
Add a passer
Reverse layups
Non-dominant layups
Instructions:
This is a pushing benchmark drill. Use this as an evaluation of your speed and endurance on the basketball court.
Your goal is to push from sideline to sideline without stopping, where one of your wheels touches the sideline as you turn (each time you touch a sideline is “one”).
Time how fast you touch 21, 14, 7, and 3 sidelines. Note: most players take 6-7 pushes between sidelines (42-50ft)
Number of Players:
1+ players
Load/Unload:
Touch more or fewer sidelines
Narrow the “turning lanes” in which players can push
Power stop on each sideline instead of continuously pushing
Instructions:
Two players pass two balls simultaneously with alternating hands.
Passes must be coordinated so that one ball travels on the right side and the other on the left.
The target should be within your partner’s passing pocket, which allows for an immediate return.
Losing the ball is to be expected. Simply hustle to retrieve and reset the drill.
Number of Players:
2 players
Load/Unload:
Baseball Pass
Hook Pass - One player should pass over top while the other makes a lower hook pass.
Two Roles: A passer and a shooter.
Players line up on the same side.
The shooter sprints to the opposite side of the key and curls around to receive a hook pass.
The shooter should shoot a game-speed, controlled shot.
Meanwhile, the passer, after making the hook pass, sprints to a target away from the passer before returning for another rep. The target can be a spot on the court or wall.
The passer's focus should be on leaving as the hook pass is released.
Try the 5th Wheel Defense Drill and see how you compare to two high-performance athletes at two different classification levels (1.0 & 4.5).
Number of Players: 1
Players make one-handed passes and catches against a wall and alternate hands. The goal should be to remain smooth but go as fast as possible.
Load/Unload:
Hook passes with a rotation
Players line up into two lines on opposite sides of the key.
They should pass to the next person in the opposite line. Multiple balls can be used.
Once the final pass is made, the player should go to the end of their line.
Load/Unload:
Chair Skills - Learn to Train
Passing variations
(Chest, hook, bounce, baseball, etc.)
Multiple balls
Chair skill variations.
U-turns
Sprint to the other side and go around.
Players shoot layups from seven different spots (baseline, 45s, elbow, free throw, and the other side of the key).
Instructions:
A player should decide how many shots they will take for each of the seven spots.
Players should begin at the baseline 3-point line and drive towards the key for a layup until their target number of layups is reached.
Once the target is reached, they can move on to the next spot.
A good time is approximately one minute for every shot (i.e. 5 shots/spot = 5 minute goal)
Load/Unload:
Add/subtract the number of shots per spot.
Add a passer
Reverse layups
Non-dominant layups
Set up cones/pylons to develop precision movements with chair skills. Obstacles give immediate feedback as to whether player is too close during movement.
Drill Variations:
Power-stopping directly on each line.
Lean back to put your center-of-gravity over your large wheel
Quick hands
You are faster without the ball. Pass up the court whenever possible.
When dribbling is required, be under control. Otherwise, you risk turnovers and loss of speed.
A passing drill used to improve passing to a specific teammate while on the move.
Requirements: 3 or more players
Steps:
Players should line up in a circle back-to-back.
Begin passing the ball to the player sitting besides you. The goal is to pass the ball around the circle as fast as possible without mistakes.
Continue passing in the same direction until a coach yells break.
Move all over the court and continue passing to the same person as before.
Level: All
Variations: Add more than one ball. The more balls you have, the more difficult the drill becomes.
Single-file Line - Active Start & Fundamentals
A player begins by shooting 2-foot shots off of the backboard.
The goal is to make 10 baskets as fast as possible.
The player should rebound the ball before it hits the floor.
The player should focus on speed, balance, shooting mechanics, and rhythm.
Learn proper shooting mechanics by taking repetitive shots in front of a mirror and on the court.
Player starts at 0 points and proceeds to shoot 15-foot jumpers at 45-degree angles to the basket.
As the name implies, a made shot will add to the score by one, but a missed field goal will lead to a two-point reduction.
The game ends when the player reaches +10 or -10. For an additional challenge, alternate sides in between shots.
Load/Unload the Drill:
Change Distance
Plus Two, Minus One - Train to Train
Volleyball Line Sprints are great for teaching game-like pushing mechanics. These types of movements are essential when transitioning between offense and defense.
Was Shark your first wheelchair basketball drill? Try it while pushing backwards or even no-handed by twisting in your chair.
Athletes begin by weaving between a set of obstacles. Obstacles can be cones/pylons or the lane spaces on the side of a key.
Then, pull backwards through each gap.
The next set should be a sprint forwards and backwards. This switch encourages athletes to learn to transition between pushing styles.
In between repetitions, athletes should rest approximately 10 seconds.
Athletes should focus on precision between gaps and cut corners as close as possible.
Attend a training session and document measurable statistics and features that you noticed. Some possible topics include shooting percentages, items that you found challenging, and observations that you saw in play.
Teaches basic chair skills while having fun moving among other players.
Variations:
Whistle Drill - Teaches change-of-pace pushing to encourage athletes to develop acceleration and stopping skills.
AKA: Pull-backs
A chair skills drill that focuses on quick movements, precision, and control.
A player reverse backwards while spinning outwards to form a u-shape.
Keys:
Precision movement
Load/Unload the Drill:
Teaches basic chair skills while having fun moving among other players.
Variations:
Whistle Drill - Teaches change-of-pace pushing to encourage athletes to develop acceleration and stopping skills.
Practice - 1 Use the whole court areas (Basket 1,Center court area, Basket 2