“Special” Baseline Inbounds Play
This inbounds play allows your best shooter to get open for a 2 or a 3 and it can work“ against a zone or a man defense. Have your best
Running the Primary Fast Break
The fast break is the ultimate offensive weapon. It allows for maximum penetration and is the most efficient way of scoring points. With the defense on the run, the offense
Pass and Cut Series
This video covers four different techniques off the pass and cut. Catch & Shoot Backdoor Hand off Pick & Roll If you're looking for more practice ideas that combine cutting, passing and shooting, check out
Fast Break Basics – Positional Responsibilities
Each player has a distinct responsibility when running the fast break. Focus on the following coaching points while running your transition drills in practice. #1 (Point Guard) -The “1” player is someone
Motion Offense and Reacting To The Defense
Motion Offense and Reacting To The Defense A Motion Offense is a flexible system where you read the defense and read your teammates, and then play off of what you see
Beginner Basketball Drills: Basic Footwork & Ball Handling for Young Athletes
Beginner Basketball Drills: Basic Footwork & Ball Handling for Young Athletes Footwork Drill This is a great drill to introduce your young athletes to the footwork mechanics of basketball. Take a piece of
Reacting To Pressure & a Ballhandling and Dribbling Drill Video
Reacting To Pressure & a Ballhandling and Dribbling Drill Video The ability to see pressure coming from the defense, to calmly find the opening and execute your offense is an extremely
5 Killer Transition Offense Drill Sets (w/ video break-downs!)
Check out these 5 Transition Offense drill ideas that will help your players gain the skills necessary to achieve successful transition offense! Transition offense is most often fueled by fast break
2 Drills for Better Layup Technique
The lay-up is the most basic and the first shot you should learn in basketball. While the lay-up appears to be an easy shot, It's not as easy as it
What is Turnover Fast Break Offense? PLUS Drill Training Video!
Fast breaks are most often the result of a good defensive play such as a steal, off a block or a missed shot by the other team. During the Fast
“Long & Low” Triple Threat Drill
Spread & Spacing and the “Long & Low” Triple Threat Drill Spacing is a very big part of offense. You want players to learn to spread and space on the court.
Basketball Video Tutorial: How To Teach The Quick Stop
A quick stop is the technique of hopping from one foot, and landing on 2 feet in triple threat position . In today’s basketball video blog post, we are breaking
“Spread and Space” Team Offense Drill
"Spread and Space" Team Offense Drill One way you can teach younger players is to drill them on skills, and then play games with those skills later. With younger players, its
Parachute Drills for Kids Basketball Practice
Parachute Drills for Kids Basketball Practice Most elementary schools have a giant multi-colored parachute that the basketball program can borrow for these kids basketball practice drills. Kids love playing with the
2 Line Shooting Drill
You always want to end your practice with a cool down – something that is not too rigorous and ends the practice with a little bit of fun. Finish on
“Defending the Back Cut” Basketball Defense Drill
This is an excellent drill to stress the importance of keeping space between the defender and offensive player. It creates the situation where, if the space rule is not followed,
Simplified Basketball Team Defense: The Pop Out Drill
The Pop Out Drill for Simplified Basketball Team Defense This is a great drill to work on basketball team defense and defending the basic cuts. There are going to be a
Basketball Zone Play: The Inbounds Box Set
While it is important to teach your players how to play against a zone defense, it's also very important to have a good basketball zone play in your aresenal to