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Wilson EVO NXT Composite Basketballs
Can’t choose between the durability and feel of Wilson’s famous Evolution ball or the grip and moisture wicking of their Solution ball? Now you don’t have to. The do-it-all EVO NXT combines those features and more.
A micro-touch cover creates an extra layer of grip on the pebbled composite leather cover and wicks away moisture for ultimate control. Inside, a soft core lets players easily grasp the surface and balances the ball, allowing them to swish from farther than ever. This is the only ball on the market with 100% composite laid-in channels for extra control. Available in size 6 and 7. Both sizes available in six lettering colors. Balls meeting NHFS specifications feature the authentication mark.
Basketball Drills Using Wilson EVO NXT Composite Basketball
The Wilson EVO NXT Composite Basketball is designed to offer superior grip, moisture-wicking, and balanced control, making it an ideal tool for both shooting and ball-handling drills. Below are 25 unique basketball drills and games for coaches to use with their players, focusing on improving ball control, shooting accuracy, footwork, and teamwork.
1. Dribble Relay Race: Divide players into two teams. Players must dribble the EVO NXT ball from one end of the court to the other, weaving through cones, and pass the ball to the next teammate. First team to finish wins!
2. Shooting Arc Challenge: Set up a series of cones at varying distances from the basket. Players must take shots from each cone, working on long-range shooting precision with the balanced Wilson EVO NXT ball.
3. Defensive Slide and Pass: Players perform defensive slides along the court while passing the ball to a partner at the same time. Focus on footwork, ball handling, and defensive skills.
4. Knockout: A classic shooting game where players take turns shooting. If a player misses, the next player in line can knock them out by making their shot first. This game improves shooting accuracy and speed.
5. Around the World: Players shoot from various marked spots on the court in a sequence. They must make each shot to progress to the next spot. The first player to complete the circuit wins.
6. 3-on-3 Tournament: Organize a quick 3-on-3 half-court tournament using the EVO NXT basketball. This game allows players to focus on teamwork, ball movement, and spacing.
7. Free Throw Frenzy: Set a timer for 1 minute. Players take as many free throws as they can in that time, aiming for consistency and accuracy.
8. One-on-One Battles: Organize quick one-on-one matchups where players work on individual offensive and defensive skills, using the EVO NXT basketball to maintain control under pressure.
9. Dribble and Shoot Combo: Players must dribble through a series of cones, then take a shot at the basket. This drill emphasizes ball-handling and shooting on the move.
10. Layup Race: Two players race from half-court, dribbling to the basket to make a layup. The first to score wins. This drill works on speed and finishing at the rim.
11. Fast Break Simulation: Set up a fast break scenario where players practice moving the ball quickly up the court, making smart decisions and accurate passes to score.
12. Shot Fake and Drive: Players practice faking a shot, then driving to the basket for a layup. This drill helps develop offensive creativity and footwork.
13. Three-Point Shooting Ladder: Players attempt three-point shots from five designated spots around the arc. They must make consecutive shots to move up the "ladder."
14. Ball Control in Traffic: Players dribble the ball through a congested area of defenders who are trying to poke it away. This drill improves ball security in tight spaces.
15. Box-Out Battle: Players practice boxing out under the basket while another player attempts to grab the rebound. This drill emphasizes physicality and positioning during rebounding.