2006 August - Basketball Drills & Plays

August Basketball Drills & Plays Archives

Foul Shooting

The most important thing in basketball foul shooting is to develop a reliable routine, this will help players black out distractions, focus on the task at hand, and increase their foul shooting percentage.

Beat Michael Jordan

This is a great basketball shooting drill that players can practice on their own. Perfect for young players who want to work on their game in their driveway or at the playground.

Ball Fake Drill

This basketball shooting drill will help reinforce the use of ball fakes as a tactic to create space for an open shot or drive.

1 – 2 – 1 – 1 Zone Press

The 1-2-1-1 press provides a solid trapping defense that will give your opponent headaches in their backcourt. If done successfully, it can create fantastic opportunities to score points off turnovers.

Wing to Wing Drill

This basketball shooting drill will help prepare players for game like shooting skills. Emphasize correct footwork and ensure that players receive the ball with knees bent and hands up, ready to shoot.