Hesitation, Go and Pull Up
Purpose Players work on starting from and pulling up from a variety of spots on the floor in this intermediate dribbling moves drill. How it Works Begin behind the arc, taking a
Layup Footwork Drill (No Ball)
Purpose Learn the footwork and mechanics for shooting a layup. Drill Setup Set up two lines behind the baseline. How it Works Start in triple threat position with no ball Right Hand Layup:
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
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
Wave Drill
Purpose This drill focuses on mid-range shooting, passing, and shooting under pressure. How it Works Players form two lines at the free throw line & baseline, with the first player in each
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
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.
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
Maravich Series
Purpose This drill emphasizes ball handling and dribbling using the figure 8, front flip and spider dribble. How it Works Each player will start with a basketball, which they will start by slapping
Power Layups
Purpose This drill emphasizes finishing in traffic. How it Works Place a cone on the right lane line, and have the players form a line, with the first two players holding a
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
Beat the Pro Drill
Purpose This shooting drill focuses on performing under pressure. The goal is for the player to beat an imaginary opponent. How it Works Player will start on the court with a basketball.
Pump, Jab & Shoot
Purpose This advanced triple threat drill works from a variety of spots on the floor. How it Works Starting on the right wing, pump fake out of the triple threat. Jab step
Triangle Flip Flop Drill
Purpose The key to improving is to get out of your comfort zone and force your body and mind to adapt. How it Works Start holding one ball in front of you
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
Inside, Out & Go
Purpose This is a good intermediate dribble move drill. How it Works Starting a couple feet behind the arc, take a dribble forward with your right hand. Perform an inside out dribble
Elbow Layups
Purpose This is a good intermediate shooting and layup drill. How it Works Begin at the right elbow, holding a basketball. Explode forward, pushing the ball out ahead of you toward the
Slams and Figure 8s
Purpose This is a good basketball conditioning drill that focuses on total body strength, especially on your core. How it Works Slams – reach up over your body and slam the medicine