The Argentina Drill For Warmups

This was requested by a number of coaches out there so I'm guessing that there are still a lot of coaches that may still be looking for it. It's an interesting warmup drill you can use for practices or games. Something to keep the players sharp but also keep the blood flowing.

Argentina Drill:

The setup,
- start with 8 players
- Players 1 & 5 are partners
- Players 2 & 6 are partners
- Players 3 & 7 are partners
- Players 4 & 8 are partners

Players 1 & 5 begin with a ball. At the whistle Players 1 & 5 pass to their left, and exchange places. Immediately upon catching the ball Players 2 & 6 pass to their left and exchange places. And the drill continues.


Immediately upon catching the ball, Players 2 & 6 pass to their left and exchange places. And the drill continues. You can drill it until they mess up, or for a certain amount of time.


Summary:

I'm big on dynamic warmups before games. I don't really like static stretching because I think you can combine elements of movement and use of the ball to get players stretched but also simulating things they will be doing in the game. This is especially true in those tournaments where a lot of times you'll only get like 5 minutes before a game to warmup.

Some more practice planning video info, this one is Mark Gottfried's DVD on Practice Planning. Mark Gottfried is the head coach at University of Alabama. Don't forget to check out the X's and O's Basketball Forum to talk hoops with other coaches.