When it comes to offensive rebounding, the ability to anticipate the ball coming off the rim can be just as important as length, or athleticism. That’s why I like to put my players through a series of drills that hone their offensive rebounding abilities specifically. 3 Man Weave Putbacks This is a great twist on [...]
If there is one thing that drives every coach crazy, it’s leaving points at the line. There’s nothing more frustrating than losing a game by 2-3 points, when your team missed 5-10 free throws that very game. Some players who are otherwise great shooters will sometimes struggle at the free throw line, due to a [...]
When dealing with a motion offense, your players’ ability to read and react to the defense is vital to success. I went over a couple of motion drills for your wing players a couple of days ago, and today I’m going to be showing you guys a couple like-minded drills – but for your post [...]
There is no denying it – athleticism is going to give you an advantage is basketball. And not every coach is blessed with having naturally athletic players, but any coach can use these drills and see great improvements in speed, quickness, and jumping ability in all of your players. Ball Drops This is one of [...]
One of the most important things you need to do as a coach is establish each and every player’s role and responsibility when he or she are on the floor. Teaching your players to play within themselves is your first step towards playing smart, efficient basketball. One of the tougher things to distinguish at times [...]
Hi Coach, Click on the play button below to watch this video on the “Eggbeater Drill.” This is a great way to get tons of reps in for your shooters, and improve your passing and on-court communication… and look GOOD doing it Once you’ve watched the video, I’d love for you to contribute back to [...]
Are you looking for youth basketball drills that will help your team get out in transition and score more points on the fast break? Then you will love these two practice ideas. The first one is called the “Celtics Layup Drill”, and it trains your kids to pass accurately and finish at high speed in [...]
It can be tough finding drills for basketball defense that teach the proper fundamentals and are actually FUN for your players to run in practice. Below are two of my all-time favorites. The first drill is called “The Gauntlet.” It’s primary goal is to teach proper defensive position, footwork and technique. Also, this helps players [...]
One of the most common issues kids basketball coaches face is how to introduce drills that are fun, keep players interested and increase practice intensity. Below are two of my favorite competitive drills. Each one of these drills is simple to learn and easy to teach. Try them out and let me know what you [...]
I recently had the pleasure of watching Hubie Brown’s Basketball Coaching Boot Camp as an online video clinic. In one of his segments, he outlines his 15 laws for basketball offense success. They are based on his own offensive philosophy, but as you’ll see, they will apply to just about any team at any competitive [...]
Basketball Practice Planning is both an art and a science. While there are some specific blocks that should be part of every practice, it’s up to you to structure the session to meet the needs of your individual team. Below is an A-B-C formula for planning a successful basketball practice to get you started. It’s [...]
Season planning is one of the most important – yet widely ignored – aspects of coaching basketball. In fact, I think it’s the #1 rule to having a successful season with your team. In this article, I provide some suggestions and templates for you to create your own plan for each phase of the season. [...]
This is not a new drill but a good one. It is in my “oldies but goldies” file. My middle school players love it the best out of most of the drills, to the point if I do not use it in a practice, they want to stay after to do it.
Dribbling is one of the skills that we constantly work on. These two drills are two of my favorites and the players have fun with them. The challenge spurns them on.
While teaching secondary school players, I have found Basketball Golf to be a great drill to assess pupils jump shooting technique. The kids enjoy the competitive aspect to their learning.
Here is something we do at or near the end of practices. The kids are crazy about the drill. We do it as a competition and call it the Gettin Down and Dirty Drill. This drill is physical, creates great conditioning, and teaches players to get ahead of the dribbler.
This is drill that I use all the time. We all know how important it is to make the lay-up in games and this drill adds a little pressure and competition to perfecting the skill. It’s called ” 25 in 2″. It is great for practicing the running, passing game and it puts responsibility on all team members to execute.
One of the drills my under 12 girls love I have named the Key Drill. From the base line there are a couple of different things I do depending on whether I’m working on the first step speed, fitness or just getting them to put in an honest effort in all the major spots on the floor.
Here’s a favorite conditioning/defensive footwork drill. It’s called 1000 MPH. Needless to say,it’s fast paced and gets a lot of players involved.
Depending on the kind of players you have, this can be one of their favorite basketball dribbling drills.
I find that kids focus and compete better in drills if the drill is a competition. SO..I try and break up into smaller groups “teams” and run drills where they compete against each other. This Rebound Competition is one of the favorites.
This is a full court drill. I like to divide the court in half length wise, so that, my players loop through the drill twice. Basketball Passing Drill 1. Choose two players that will be at stationary points. Player A will be located at the top of the key in one end. Player B will [...]
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