Defensive Drills for Basketball – D-Triangle Drill
One of the defensive drills for basketball that we use is a drill called the D- Triangle. We use it to teach our players defensive stance and movements along with hustle.
Basketball Handling Drills – Jungle Heat
This drill called Jungle Heat is one of our favorite basketball handling drills. It is fast-paced and instantly engages the competitive spirit of your players.
How Hula Hoops Help Shooting Skills
To get my middle school players (boys and girls) to jump straight up and to come down where they left the floor when they shoot I have them jump/shoot in hula hoops.
Basketball Coaching Drills – Queen of the Court REVISED
The Queen of the Court Drill is not a new drill, but we added an extra level to challenge the players.
91 Shots Drill to Simulate Game-like Situations
We have a drill called 91 SHOTS. It’s a continuous drill and the idea is to simulate as many game-like shots as you can. This drill is a plus if you have any double stacked offensive sets, because this will give them game like situations.
Defensive Drills for Basketball – D-Win Drill
I am a very defensive-minded coach and I want to instill to my players how important defense is in winning. One of the most useful and fun drills is what I call the "D-Win" drill.
Basketball Handling Drills – One Hand Shooting Drill
When I coached middle school girls most of them came to me with terrible shooting form. They would heave it up from their waste and pray that it went in.
Basketball Shooting Drill Competition – Milano
I call this shooting drill “Milano” having seen the drill as a part of the warming up of the Italian team.
Center: Roles & Responsibilities
Defining roles & responsibilities is one of the most important aspects of coaching, and the center may be the most important position on the floor. That's why clearly defining your
How To Deal With Full Court Man Pressure
As coaches, some of us have the luxury of a great ballhandler, who can break down his man and deal with full court pressure without getting flustered – and some
Working The Hand Off Into Your Offense
I’m a big fan of the handoff, I believe it functions very much like a pick and roll, but there is the advantage of being able to run it guard to
3 Secrets For Increasing Your Offensive Rebound Total
When it comes to offensive rebounding, the ability to anticipate the ball coming off the rim can be just as important as length, or athleticism. That’s why I like to
Basketball Coaching Tips – Beating The Zone
When faced with the zone, there are a couple of things that are key to having any success. You're going to need to hit open shots, move the ball quickly,
Basketball Plays – Using the Stagger Screen
While I generally prefer an offense that runs through a series of options, rather than a set play, at the end of the game or to just get a high
Post Offense Drills – Finishing Strong Down Low
Learning to finish through contact is what separates good post players from great ones. If you can teach your players to go up strong, brace themselves for contact and attempt
Basketball Conditioning Made Easy
At the beginning of the season, there is one problem that almost all coaches can identify with having to deal with - conditioning. Being in better shape than your opponent
Dominating Defense – 2 Drills To Lock Down The Paint
There are two aspects of defense that you need to perfect if you want to dominate on that end of the floor - individual defense, and team defense. If your players
How To Pick Apart Any Screen and Roll Coverage
The pick and roll is one of the most dangerous plays in basketball, and with the right players running it, can be damn near impossible to guard. And while some of your