What age group is the Change-of-Pace Live Attack drill for?

Change-of-Pace Live Attack works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.

How long should the Change-of-Pace Live Attack run?

Run Change-of-Pace Live Attack for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.

Change-of-Pace Live Attack

Live 1-on-1 focused purely on changing speeds — walk the defender up slow, then explode past on the first hard dribble.

Ball Handling

Duration: 10 min
Intensity: High
Ages: Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
Equipment: ball

Looking up through a worn chain net as a ball drops toward the rim

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Coaching focus: Ball Handling

Ball-handling work develops control at increasing speed and pressure — stationary control first, then movement, then live reads against a defender. Both hands, every time.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do you run the Change-of-Pace Live Attack drill?: Live 1-on-1 focused purely on changing speeds — walk the defender up slow, then explode past on the first hard dribble. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball.
What age group is the Change-of-Pace Live Attack drill for?: Change-of-Pace Live Attack works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
How long should the Change-of-Pace Live Attack run?: Run Change-of-Pace Live Attack for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
What equipment do I need for Change-of-Pace Live Attack?: You'll need: ball.

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