The competitive drill, Knock-Out, works on pressure free throws, following your shot, and quick under the basket shots. The second drill works on improving layup skills. It is a fast-paced drill that shows a lot of improvement! Worth adding to your practice plans. Knock-Out Drill! Start with all the players in a single line at [...]
The best thing I have learned from coaching over the years is that not all players have the same ability so it takes more time to get the point over to them. So, it feels good to see the “oh yeah” look on a player’s face that had a hard time getting a drill. My favorite drill that my players seem to enjoy is the full court pass and layup drill.
One of the biggest challenge I am facing, despite the short attention span of the 8 and 9 year olds, is two of the players have autism. Each one has a different quirk. What I have found is to plan my practices in advance down to the minute from start to finish, but limiting each exercise/drill to 10 or 15 minutes each, and most importantly participating in the drills with the kids.
The Circle Passing Drill is one we do frequently and with excellent results. The object is to pass the ball to another player in the circle. Use good passes: chest, bounce, overhead, etc.
I always do this drill before a contest or during a warming up. It is called the 175 Shots Drill. It’s a good drill for a relaxed warm up; even before a game!
While coaching young girls (5th and 6th grades) at the first practice I tell my kids that I expect two things out of them. One, I expect them to work hard and, two I expect them to have fun. I tell them if they don’t work hard I will let them know about it and if they are not having fun I expect them to let me know about it.
This is a great drill that kids love since it’s a game situation. Defense must box out, max of 3 passes before shot. Drill focus is to simulate scoring on a fast break and how to defend when your a man down. It is our Team Favorite for sure! 3 on 2 2 on 1 [...]
This is a drill I use with elementary school boys (2nd to 4th grade so far) that has been popular. It teaches the boys to move without the ball, and to move/weave toward the basket (to be in a position to shoot). I’ve found this drill works best with man-to-man defense.
Here is my out of bounds play underneath the hoop. I call it 4 Corners.
As you know free throw shooting plays a big part in most games. So in practice we shoot & record 10 free throws 4 times a practice.
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