Outside – Inside Dribble Drill
Purpose Partners need to work in unison for this drill to work. That’s why it’s a good team-builder! Drill Setup Line up 3 to 5 feet from your partner. Each of...
Cone Dribbling Drill
Purpose In this drill, players dribble as they change speed and direction. Drill Setup Set up 5-10 cones in a line roughly one large stride apart. How it Works Beginning at...
Six Chair Drill
Purpose In this drill, players dribble over chairs while wearing garden gloves, to build better ballhandling skills. Drill Setup Arrange six chairs or tall cones on the court...
One Hand Speed/Power Dribble Drill
Purpose Basketball is a game of length. This drill works on lengthening the dribble. Drill Setup Drill starts on one sideline, goes to the other sideline and back. There...
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...
Jab and Go
Purpose This is a great intermediate triple threat drill that focuses on selling the jab step. Drill Setup Start on the right wing in a triple threat position. How it Works...
Corkscrew Ballhandling Drill
Purpose This is a great ballhandling drill for beginners. Drill Setup Start holding the ball with two hands at about ankle length How it Works Start wrapping the ball around...
Rear Turn Drill
Purpose Players learn the footwork to perform a rear turn (reverse pivot) Drill Setup Players form two lines – one on each side of the lane. How it Works Coach says,...
3 On 2 To 2 On 1
Purpose Players learn to make the right pass in fast break situations. Drill Setup Begin with three lines evenly spaced across the baseline, similar to a three man weave. On...
Dribble and Toss Drill
Purpose Improves hand-eye coordination and helps players break the habit of staring at the ball when dribbling. Drill Setup Two players line up approximately 5 to 10 feet...
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...
Step and Slide Drill
Purpose Players learn defensive footwork fundamentals. Drill Setup Set up two lines on the baseline. The first player in each line stands on the block in a defensive stance,...
Crossover Drive Drill
Purpose Players learn to execute a crossover drive. Right-handed players would step with the right foot, across the defender and drive left. Left-handed players would step...
Ballhandling Circuit
Purpose Helps players warm-up and get a better feel for handling the ball. Drill Setup Each player has a ball and 3-5 feet of space around him. How it Works Coach takes the...
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,...
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 a...
Quick Stop Rebounding Drill
Purpose Helps players perfect proper rebounding footwork. Drill Setup Players form two lines – one on each side of the lane. How it Works 1. Coach says, “Ready.†2. First...
Take The Charge Drill
Purpose Players learn how to get into position to take the charge. Drill Setup Player 1 has the ball at the top of the key. Player 2 stands in the foul line extended area....