Spartan Basketball
2016 Offseason Challenge
Spartan Skills Challenge
The Spartan Skills Challenge is the offseason program for all current and future Spartan basketball
players. From varsity players to those just starting the game, practicing on your own in the offseason is
key to improving your skills and your team’s success. Spend some quality time daily, either by yourself
or with friends, improving on your basketball skills. Focusing on completing drills at ​
game speed​
will
yield the best results.
The Challenge
All players who are committed to improvement are asked to complete an age appropriate level of
shooting and ball handling. Players choosing to accept the challenge, have three levels of achievement
to shoot for. The numbers shown on the chart below are the minimum amount for each level; they can
obviously go over that amount. They need to have completed both the number of shots made ​
AND​
the
ball handling minutes to be considered part of that level, not one or the other. ​
**When it comes to a
T‐shirt, the player will be looked at by their lowest number​
. For example, if they finish in Spartan level
shots, but Agoge level ball handling, they will be considered an Agoge because they didn’t get both at
the Spartan level. Another example, if they finish in Spartan level for shots, but do not even get to the
Agoge level for ball handling, they do not qualify at all because they didn’t meet both challenges.**
Grade (Sept.
2016)
Grades 5 & Under
Grades 6‐8
Grades 9‐12
Agoge
Spartan
Leonidas
Shots Made
3,500
5,000
7,500
Ball Handling Minutes
400
500
600
Shots Made
8,000
10,000
14,500
Ball Handling Minutes
600
700
800
Shots Made
15,000
17,500
20,000
Ball Handling Minutes
800
900
1,000
Recognition
Not only will players completing "The Challenge" become better players, they will be recognized:
● With a T‐shirt (different colors for Agoge (white), Spartan (blue), and Leonidas (red) levels)
● In front of the home crowd at one of the Lady Spartans' home games next season
● Social media
Registration & Rules
To show that you are up for "The Challenge" and you are committed to becoming a better player,
please email your player's name, 2016‐17 grade level, and shirt size to Head Coach Michael Goodman at
[email protected]​
. A player can register at any time, there is no deadline date, but keep
in mind the later you sign up, the less time you have.
Track your shots made and minutes spent improving your ball handling, and at the end of every week,
email your progress to Head Coach Michael Goodman. There will be a progression chart created on the
Brookfield East Girls Basketball website,
http://spartans.elmbrookschools.org/page/show/540658‐basketball‐2013‐​
and it will be updated on a
weekly basis. So, you can compare your advancement with other current and future Spartan basketball
players. The weeks will run from a Monday‐Sunday standpoint. If an email update is not sent by 11:59
pm of the current week’s Sunday, it will not count; Monday will start the new week. You do not have to
wait until Sunday, either. If you get some work in Monday‐Thursday, and will be out of town for the
weekend, send the email on Thursday, and then get back into it on the following Monday.
The first week will start on June 6, 2016, and the last week starts on September 19, 2016; there is
approximately 4 months to complete the challenge.
Week #
Start Date
Email Date
Week #
Start Date
Email Date
1
June 6th
June 12th
9
Aug. 1st
Aug. 7th
2
June 13th
June 19th
10
Aug. 8th
Aug. 14th
3
June 20th
June 26th
11
Aug. 15th
Aug. 21st
4
June 27th
July 3rd
12
Aug. 22nd
Aug. 28th
5
July 4th
July 10th
13
Aug. 29th
Sept. 4th
6
July 11th
July 17th
14
Sept. 5th
Sept. 11th
7
July 18th
July 24th
15
Sept. 12th
Sept. 18th
8
July 25th
July 31st
16
Sept. 19th
Sept. 25th
Workout Ideas
● Shooting
○ MIKAN DRILL:​
two balls, alternating between left hand and right hand layups
○ FORM SHOOTING ​
– One hand shooting (elbow in, right under the hoop) make 10 in a
row before you move on. (once you get to that point easily, make 10 in a row swish, no
rim)
○ POST MOVES:​
Start under the basket, Spin pass to the block, catch the ball with a
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Jump Stop and conduct a post move:
■ Face Up‐ Right and Left
■ Drop Step‐ Right and Left
■ Hook Shot‐ Right and Left
■ Up and Under‐ Right and Left
○ FIVE IN A ROW: ​
Start directly in front of the basket and shoot the ball from 6 feet.
When you make 5 in a row, take a step back. Continue moving back 1 step each time
you make 5 in a row
○ SPIN SHOOTING: ​
Stand under the basket and spin the ball out to a spot on the floor
where you will shoot during games. Sprint out, catch the ball as you pivot and square
up to the basket. Shoot the ball, rebound and repeat 10 times.
○ QUICK SHOT: ​
From the foul line, shoot a jump shot, follow your shot and shoot a
left‐handed lay‐up or power move. Throw a self pass back to the foul line, square up
and shoot again. Continue this drill 10 times and chart score (2 points for a jumper, 1
for a layup)
○ BOX DRILL: ​
Start on the block and pass the ball to the elbow. Catch with a jump stop
Pivot and face the basket and shoot, Repeat on the other side. Shoot 5 on each side
then change your pivot foot. (You can add a shot fake and drive to the basket)
○ GUARD SERIES: ​
Set up 2 cones on each wing. Start at half court on either side and go
to the basket. As you approach the cone use your crossover dribble then shoot a lay‐up.
After shooting, dribble at the cone on the opposite wing, working on that same dribble.
Then go back hard to the hoop. Go through each dribble on both sides. You can use
dribbles such as crossover, hesitation, thru the legs, behind the back, and
inside‐outside dribble.
○ DOOMSDAY: ​
Place a chair on the elbow and begin in the corner. Sprint to the chair,
take the ball and shoot a jump shot, rebound, replace and sprint back to the corner.
Continue this drill for 1 minute and chart your made shots. You can also put chairs on
both elbows and alternate sides of the court.
○ SWISH DRILL: ​
Pick a spot on the floor and play a game to 5 points. Scoring: 1 point for
a swish; 0 points for a make that hits the rim; ‐1 point for a miss. This is a great way to
practice Free Throws.
○ THROW OUT DOUBLE MOVE: S​
tand under the basket and throw the ball out past the 3
point line. Run out, catch the ball and face the basket in triple threat position. Use
your different dribble moves to beat 2 defenders and shoot a layup or jump shot.
Repeat to the opposite side. Mix your dribbles and be sure to use hesitation and
explosive moves.
○ X‐Out Drill: T
​his is a lay‐up drill designed to improve your timing, eye‐hand
coordination, balance, and quickness. Begin with the ball in your right hand on the
right elbow. Use one dribble to go to the basket and shoot a lay‐up, grab the rebound
out of the net and take 2 dribbles to the opposite elbow with your outside (right) hand.
Plant your left foot on the elbow, pivot toward the sideline, switch the ball into your
left hand and go hard to the basket for a left handed lay‐up. Continue to do this for 30
seconds. The goal is to make 6 lay‐ups in 30 seconds.
○ 30 POINT DRILL: ​
Pick 5 spots on the floor (Top of key, both wings and corners). Shoot a
3 point shot (3points), a shot fake 1 dribble jumper (2 points) and a shot fake drive (1
point). After shooting your 3 shots at all 5 spots, count your points. Keep your personal
best and look to increase it every time you do this drill.
○ TAKE IT TO THE BANK: ​
Start on the wing at about 12’ from the basket. Shoot a bank
shot, rebound the ball and dribble out to the opposite wing. Shoot another bank shot
and continue to alternate sides.
○ BASEBALL: ​
Pick a spot or multiple spots to shoot from. Every missed shot is an out.
Make 3 in a row to score a run. Play 9 innings and record your # of runs. Can be played
with a partner.
○ CONSECUTIVE​
: We pick 7 spots on the perimeter (corners, wings, both elbows and Free
throw line). Go to the first spot and continue to shoot until you miss a shot; at that
point go to the next spot. Count the number of shots that you make from all 7 spots.
Keep your personal best and look to increase it every time you do this drill.
○ CONCENTRATION: ​
(Excellent drill for 3 point shooters) – Pick 7 spots on the floor. If
you swish the first shot you move to the next spot. If you miss a shot you must make 2
swishes before moving to the next spot. Each time you miss you must start over from
that spot and add to the number of swishes you need to make in a row before you move
on to the next spot. If you make a shot that hits the rim, it counts as nothing and you
continue shooting.
○ GOLF: ​
Select 9 spots on the floor. The first shot is a spin pass and a jumper. If you
miss, you must rebound and shoot again from the spot you retrieved the ball and
continue this process until you make a shot. Be sure to count each shot taken. The 2nd
shot is from the same spot but add a shot fake and shoot a 1 dribble jumper. Rebound
all misses and continue to shoot until making the shot. Repeat this process from all 9
spots and record your final shot count.
○ 60 SHOT DRILL: ​
Take 10 shots each from the corner, wing and elbow on both sides of
the court. After shooting 10 from each spot, shoot 2 Free Throws. After each free
throw, take a left‐handed layup, and dribble hard back to the top of the key with your
weak hand. You will shoot 60 jump shots, 12 Free Throws, and 12 weak hand lay‐ups.
○ BEAT THE PRO: ​
The player picks a pro that you would like to shoot against. Start from
the foul line. If you make your foul shot, you get one point. If you miss, the pro gets 3
points. Then move outside the lane and take jump shots. Every shot you make, you get
one point. For every missed shot, the pro gets 2 points. The first one to score 21 points
is the winner.
○ TRIANGLE DRIBBLE: S​
tart at block, dribble around a cone on the wing and then dribble
to the elbow for a shot. Repeat, but come around the opposite side of the cone and go
to the baseline for the shot. Repeat on both sides of the court.
○ 2 MINUTE DRILL​
: Player starts anywhere along the 3 point line with 2 minutes on the
clock. Clock starts on the first made shot. Player is only allowed 2 shots in a row from
the same spot. He continues to move around the arc shooting the 3. Count total
number of made shots in 2 minutes.
Ball Handling (Focus on keeping head up)
● One Ball Drills (change directions during drills)‐ 2 minutes
○ Around the Head
○ Around the Waist
○ Around the Ankles
○ Figure 8
○ Right Hand, around Right Leg
○ Left Hand, around Left Leg
○ Kill
○ Push‐Pull on the side of body
○ Inside‐Out in front of body
○ Spider Dribble
○ Scissor Dribble
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Two Ball Dribbling
○ Same
○ Same with Kill
○ Pistons
○ One Low, One High
○ Crossover
○ Around R‐Leg, L‐Leg
○ Figure 8
○ Between the Legs
○ Behind the Back
○ Push‐Pull going same direction
○ Push‐Pull going opposite direction
○ Windshield Wipers in front of body
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Dribble
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on the Move
Change of pace AND change of direction (make explosive move – blow by the defender)
Crossover
Inside‐Out
Between the Legs
Behind the back
Spin move
Stutter step
Speed dribble – especially with weak hand
Hesitation
Double Move= combination of any two moves put together