Insights from Pre-Olympic Basketball

Xs & Os and Drills from National Teams

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The 2024 Paris Olympics are just days away. That means we get some high-level, summertime basketball! This week, I’m sharing some drills and Xs&Os from a few of the teams headed to Paris.

By the way, what do you think? USA Basketball has assembled one of the best rosters in the history of Olympic basketball…

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Team Drills

Canada: Team Shooting Competition

• Split your squad into two teams

• Select 8 spots (I’d suggest the spots your team shoots from most in games)

• Make 4 shots from each spot

• Make 5 FTs in-a-row

• Make a halfcourt shot