Mass Footwork
Purpose This drill practices footwork, stamina, agility and defense. How it Works Players spread out, with a couple of feet between them, facing the coach who has a basketball. Players will react
Up and Back Drill
Purpose This is a great drill for practicing to maintain space between your feet while dribbling the ball. How it Works Start in an athletic position, turned sideways with your left forward,
Slide Run Slide Drill
Purpose Players learn the proper footwork to recover when beat on defense. Drill Setup Set up two lines on the baseline. The first player in each line stands on the block in
Hurdle Jumps
Purpose This drill helps to build explosiveness off the ground. How it Works This is an advanced exercise. Line up 5 to 10 track hurdles. Two-foot jump over each hurdle. Jumping five
Free Throws Station Drill
Purpose This is a great drill that allows your players to work on boxing out for the rebound on the free throw. How it Works Have the players line up around the
Up and Under (Baseline)
Purpose This drill will allow players to experiment with different finished - jump hooks, power layups and finger rolls to name a few. How it Works Start down on the left block,
Continuous Layups
Purpose This drill emphasizes layup fundamentals and explosiveness, stamina and finishing. How it Works Players will form a line at the right hash mark, with both the 1st and 2nd players holding
Close Out Shooting Drill
Purpose Players work on shooting while under defensive pressure. Drill Setup Split your team into groups of four. One shooter stands at the free throw line. Three defenders stand under the basket.
Figure 8 Drill
Purpose This intermediate ballhandling drill is one of the most popular dribbling drills taught to youth basketball players. How it Works Start dribbling low down by your left ankle. Dribble the ball
Squaring Up
Purpose This drill focuses on good footwork and 1 on 1 moves to use in the triple threat. How it Works Players form 3 lines on the baseline, each player with a
Gravel Drill
Purpose This is a great warm-up drill that also develops the in/out dribble move. Drill Setup Take your stand ready to start dribbling with your right hand. How it Works Dribble the ball
Front Turn Drill
Purpose Players learn the footwork for performing a front turn (or front pivot) Drill Setup Players form two lines – one on each side of the lane How it Works 1. Coach says, “Ready.” 2.
Four Ball Partner Exchange
Purpose This is a great dribbling and passing drill that works on the exchange and communicating between exchanges. How it Works Line up 3 to 5 feet from your partner. Each of
Up and Under (Inside)
Purpose Players learn to perform a proper pump fake on a defender How it Works Start down on the left block, chinning the ball in a low, strong stance. Pivot inside with
North/South Dribble
Purpose This is a great ballhandling drill for beginners. How it Works Start with your feet straddled, right foot forward. Dribble ball front to back by your side. Control and dribble the
Pretzel Walk Drill
Purpose Players learn to pass the ball through their legs while moving on the court. How it Works Start at the baseline with the ball in your right hand. Step forward with
Lightning Shooting Drill
Purpose This drill practices quick shooting skills in a competitive fun drill. How it Works Players form a line at free throw line, with the first two players starting with a ball.
Core Rotation With Medicine Ball
Purpose This drill helps to build core strength and flexibility. How it Works Core Rotation – stand back to back with your partner with one of you holding a medicine ball. One