This FUN Basketball Drill for Kids is called “Word Scramble” a competitive basketball shooting game for beginners.
Word Scramble Shooting Game
Basketball Skill Acquisition
- Change of Pace
- Change of Direction
- Running
- Starting
- Stopping
- Shot Technique
- Lay-Up Technique
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Dribbling
Basketball Drill Purpose
This simple basketball shooting game promotes teamwork and helps athletes work on shot technique. You may choose different spots on the floor to shoot from to develop range, or different shot techniques. Players grab a letter after their successful shot and try to spell a word. First team to work out what to spell and captures all the letters of that word wins.
Basketball Equipment Needed
Preferably played with 2 hoops, however 2 teams can be formed at 1 hoop. A minimum of 2 balls per line, preferably every participant with a ball to help work on dribbling to pick up letters. You will need 14 Pieces of paper with 2 basketball related 5 letter words and 4 random letters not used in those words.
How To Play
(Watch video)
Variation:
Change the shooting range for older athletes (e.g. 3 point line) or the shot type (e.g. runner, floater etc). Have players dribble to collect letters and have to do crossovers at certain spots. Give a penalty to the losing team (e.g 5 ‘Air Angels/Star Jumps/Jumping Jacks for younger kids) or push ups/ sit ups for older kids.
Free Basketball Coaching Resource Library
Home
EMAIL: info@ozswoosh.com
BITCLOUT: https://www.bitclout.com/u/ozswoosh
Follow Me on Clubhouse: @ozswoosh
Ways To Support What We Do!
So, the easiest way for you to get to know us better and support what we do is to subscribe to the channel.
We are happy you are here and any support is appreciated. Ultimately our goal is to help you, help others.
Over time if you feel there is value in the content to others, please share it to your circles (coaches, teachers, parents etc).
While we do not ask for financial support, you can also support the channel by purchasing apparel or merchandise at https://www.ozswoosh.com/shop proceeds help fund our programs and channel.
Feel free to connect if you would like to support what we do in any other way. (info@ozswoosh.com)
COPYRIGHT
NOTE:- All videos are Copyright Craig Rowe (OzSwoosh) © 2021. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: Basketball, like many sports, may result in serious injury or even death. Drills and ideas contained in OzSwoosh videos are demonstrations only. Coaches and players re-enacting the drills, or following advice, do so at their own risk. Also, children should always play under the supervision of a responsible adult.
#youth #basketball #coaching