Power Layup Drill
Purpose Players learn to shoot a power layup, which can be used when there is going to be contact or when a player is moving fast and needs to gain control before shooting....
One Hand Form Shooting Drill
Purpose Players work on shooting form. Drill Setup Players pair up and line up across from each other on different sides of the lane. One player of each pair has a basketball....
Partner Closeout Drill
Purpose Players practice close out fundamentals. Drill Setup Players pair off and stand 15 feet apart. One player has a ball. How it Works 1. Both players stand in triple...
Flick Pass Drill
Purpose Players learn to properly execute a one-handed flick pass. Drill Setup Players pair off and line up across from each other in the lane area. Each player should be on...
Pass and Follow Drill
Purpose Players focus on executing a proper flick pass and follow-through. Drill Setup Players form four lines. One on each of the elbows, and one on each of the blocks. The...
Yo Yo Dribbling Drill
Purpose Helps players improve their dribbling, especially for the around the back crossover and the front crossover. Drill Setup Players line up anywhere on the court. Coach...
Dribble & Layup Footwork Drill
Purpose Incorporates a dribble into the layup footwork drill Drill Setup Set up two lines behind the baseline. Each player has a basketball. How it Works Start in triple...
Defensive Stance Chair Drill
Purpose Players learn the proper fundamentals of a defensive stance Drill Setup Have your entire team stand with their backs to a bench, bleachers, or a row of chairs. If...
Transition to Defense Drill
Purpose Players learn the footwork for quickly transitioning from offense to defense Drill Setup Two players line up, one on each side of the lane facing the basket. They...
2 Ball Dribbling Drill
Purpose Improves dribbling skills. Drill Setup Players line up on the court in front of the coach. Each player has two balls How it Works Coach calls out dribbles from the two...
Close Out Shooting Drill
Purpose Players work on shooting while under defensive pressure. Drill Setup Split your team into groups of four. One shooter stands at the free throw line. Three defenders...
V-Cut & Catch Drill
Purpose Players practice cutting and passing to the cutter. Drill Setup Two players line up on opposite sides of the court at the free throw line extended. One player has a...
180 Degree Turn Drill
Purpose Simulates the proper footwork for quickly changing direction and going from offense to defense (or vice versa). Drill Setup Players form two lines – one on each side...
One on One Drill
Purpose Players learn to put defensive fundamentals into play in real game-like action. Drill Setup Set a line of offensive players at the wing. The defender stands on the...
Dribble, Step and Shoot Drill
Purpose Teaches players basic passing and Players learn to shoot a layup off of the dribble. Drill Setup Players form two lines at the wings. Younger players should start from...
5 Man Swing
Purpose Breaking the zone defense can be tough – this drill will help condition players to pass quickly to spread the zone out. Drill Setup To start, you only need 5 players...
Pass, Catch & Shoot Drill
Purpose Players learn to shoot a layup after receiving a pass. Drill Setup Players form two lines, one on each wing. Two coaches stand near the top of the key – one facing the...
Olympic Shooting
Purpose Being able to measure improvement over the course of the season can be difficult in some drills, but not so in Olympic shooting. This is a great transition drill that...