Basketball Drills: Warm Up Progression with Dimitri Lauwers

In this progression from former European pro and current Skills Trainer Dimitri Lauwers, work on ballhandling, passing, and shooting as you warm up for a practice or game.

warm up progression

The passer moves from elbow-to-elbow with midrange shooters along the baseline.

1. Two-Handed Pass
2. One-Handed Pass (outside hand)
3. One-Handed Pass (inside hand)
4. In & Out Ballhandling
5. One-Hand Reaction
6. Two-Ball Dribble, One-Hand Pass
7. Two-Ball Dribble, Crossover Pass

"One thing about international basketball, it's all about fundamentals," says Lauwers. "Ballhandling, passing, shooting, knowing where you are on the court."

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