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
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
Rebounding Fundamentals Drill
Purpose This is a great drill that focuses on rebounding fundamentals. How it Works Players form a line on the right lane line, with a coach behind them on the arc, and
Two Ball Speed/Power Drill
Purpose Players learn to dribble two balls while moving on the court. How it Works Begin at one sideline, holding a ball in each hand. Round 1: Speed dribble to the other
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 player in each line gets
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 your ankles, then
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 one end,
Two Hand Bounce Catch Drill
Purpose This drill will help with your hand-eye coordination. How it Works Start with the ball in front of you, holding it with two hands. Drop the ball and quickly switch the position of
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:
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
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
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
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