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Court follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement around the court and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Wall Tip Drill
Build timing and jumping height by tipping the ball off the wall continuously.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand under a high spot on a wall. Toss the ball up and tip it with fingertips.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Basketball, wall
- Level · skill
- Developing · Rebounding
The steps
How it works
- Stand under a high spot on a wall. Toss the ball up and tip it with fingertips.
- Tip with the right hand 10 times, then the left, then alternate.
- Keep jumping and tipping without catching it.
- Do 3 sets of 10.
Coaching point
Jump as high as you can and attack the ball at its highest point.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the court like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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