The point guard is the primary ball handler on most basketball teams, given the responsibility of bringing the ball up the court, calling a play and being the decision maker within the offense. A point guard may also be called upon to be a consistent and effective shooter, making the position one requiring versatility.
Two-Man Game
Start with the point guard at the top of the key, with another offensive player positioned on one of the wings. Two defensive players start under the hoop, with one player passing the ball to the point guard. Both players then run out to play defense. The point guard can take a shot if he is open, dribble the ball to the hoop or pass to his teammate. The objective of this drill is to force the point guard to make a decision, as well as practice the three main offensive duties of the point guard position.
Two-Ball Dribble
Advanced point guards need to be skilled at dribbling the ball with either hand in any situation, so that they can escape traps and keep the ball away from a defender. Practice jogging up and down the court, dribbling a ball with each hand. Work on crossing the balls over, switching the hand you dribble with. Then move to dribbling both balls in between your legs and around each leg. While this may be challenging at first, getting both hands comfortable with dribbling the ball will be beneficial during live play.
Give-and-Go Shooting Drills
In most offenses, a point guard is constantly moving and needs to be able to pull up and take a shot when she has open space. Start with a post player on the block and the point guard at the top of the key with the ball. The point guard should make an entry pass to the player on the block, cut into the lane and then fade out to the three-point line. The post player should hit the point guard on the fade and the point guard should then take the shot. Cut into the lane at different angles and then pop out to different spots on the court. You can then add defenders, to ensure that the point guard makes a quality entry pass into the post and convincing cuts in and out of the lane.
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