NBA Basketball – Plays From The Pros : The Clipper Twist
One of the greatest luxuries as a coach is to have a player who is great at making decisions out of the pick and roll. However, eventually teams will start
Fun Basketball Drills – Noodle Lay-Up Drill
When I was a coach of a middle school girls team we were very successful. I attribute the reason for our success was because I preach that games were meant to be fun. When they stop being fun they're not worth playing anymore - so I was always looking to make it fun!
10 Important Things a Basketball Practice Should Have
Our team practices will be designed to involve all of our coaches and to condition our team while in a practice setting. Furthering individual skills will be emphasized, yet our primary goal will be to build the team concept.
Fun Basketball Drills – 3 Point Killer
I have one shooting drill that the boys on all my high school teams love playing. We call it 3 Point Killer.
Basketball Practice Drills – Chase Drill
Here's a drill we use almost every practice. This drill accomplishes several objectives: Conditioning, Speed dribbling, and lay-ups at full speed under "game-like" pressure, and defense. The second drill, 3 on 3 Cutthroat is a great way to teach the transition game.
Basketball Shooting Drills – Knock-out!
The competitive drill, Knock-Out, works on pressure free throws, following your shot, and quick under the basket shots. The second drill works on improving layup skills. It is a fast-paced
Basketball Layup – Full Court Pass & Layup Drill
The best thing I have learned from coaching over the years is that not all players have the same ability so it takes more time to get the point over to them. So, it feels good to see the "oh yeah" look on a player's face that had a hard time getting a drill. My favorite drill that my players seem to enjoy is the full court pass and layup drill.
Coaching Technique for Youth & Special Needs Players – Planning and Participating
One of the biggest challenge I am facing, despite the short attention span of the 8 and 9 year olds, is two of the players have autism. Each one has a different quirk. What I have found is to plan my practices in advance down to the minute from start to finish, but limiting each exercise/drill to 10 or 15 minutes each, and most importantly participating in the drills with the kids.
Basketball Passing Drills – The Circle Passing Drill
The Circle Passing Drill is one we do frequently and with excellent results. The object is to pass the ball to another player in the circle. Use good passes: chest, bounce, overhead, etc.
Basketball Warmup Drills – 175 Shots Drill
I always do this drill before a contest or during a warming up. It is called the 175 Shots Drill. It's a good drill for a relaxed warm up; even before a game!
Coaching Philosophy and Motivation in Youth Basketball
While coaching young girls (5th and 6th grades) at the first practice I tell my kids that I expect two things out of them. One, I expect them to work hard and, two I expect them to have fun. I tell them if they don't work hard I will let them know about it and if they are not having fun I expect them to let me know about it.
Basketball Practice Drills – 3 on 2 2 on 1
This is a great drill that kids love since it's a game situation. Defense must box out, max of 3 passes before shot. Drill focus is to simulate scoring on
Youth Man to Man Defense Drill
This is a drill I use with elementary school boys (2nd to 4th grade so far) that has been popular. It teaches the boys to move without the ball, and to move/weave toward the basket (to be in a position to shoot). I've found this drill works best with man-to-man defense.
Basketball Out of Bounds Plays – 4 Corners
Here is my out of bounds play underneath the hoop. I call it 4 Corners.
Basketball Shooting Drill – Free Throw Practice Plans
As you know free throw shooting plays a big part in most games. So in practice we shoot & record 10 free throws 4 times a practice.
Basketball Handling Drills – Ball Handling for Beginners
This drill is a spin off of the Celtic Drill that enhances conditioning, passing and layups. Remember, this drill is targeted for ages 10 and under who are just starting basketball.
Basketball Dribbling Drills – Partner Dribbling Drill
This is a dribbling drill that can be done in two lines, or just as partners, depending on the size of your group/team, the gym space, and the number of basketballs available. Start the drill off slowly with emphasis on keeping eyes up and not on the ball then speed it up. Excellent skill builder.
Conditioning Drills for Basketball – Free Throw Leader Drill
Here is a conditioning/free throw drill that we used last year. It works well and the players like it. It is a great conditioning drill. It makes the players communicate because someone has to make sure that they have all shot their shots in each round. It also promotes leadership.