Basketball Inbound Plays – Snake
This is one of the basketball inbound plays we run against man to man defense. We call this basketball play--Snake.
Basketball Drills for Defense – Man to Man Drill
If you're coaching a middle school team, here are ideas for basketball drills for defense. A favorite is this man-to-man basketball drill. This can turn your team around!
Basketball Coaching Drills – The Gauntlet & 25 Shots
Here are two basketball coaching drills that I use repeatedly throughout the season. The first basketball drill has become one of my favorites and I use it in many variations to address the skills we need to work on. The basketball shooting drill is simple yet effective.
Basketball Youth Drills – Court Sense, Drills & Plays
One of our biggest problems with my third & fourth graders is to teach court sense along with drills, game sets, and to have fun, all within sixty minutes. This is one of the basketball youth drills I developed to address this situation.
Basketball Shooting Drills – Amazing Race
These are basketball shooting drills that my youth teams love. They work hard on their shooting skills in this basketball drill and have fun doing so. You'll be pleased with the results!
Basketball Ball Handling Drills
I find it is key to work on basketball ball handling drills with all my players but especially the beginners. Here are two of my favorites; the players seem to enjoy them and the skills improve quickly.
Coaching Basketball Conditioning Drills – 3 on 2 Drill
These coaching basketball conditioning drills stress physical conditioning, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense.
Kids Basketball Drills and Plays – No Look & No Dribble Drills
If you're coaching 7-8 year olds, you are always looking for fresh kids basketball drills and plays.
Basketball Out of Bounds Plays – Slide
We call these basketball out of bounds plays--Slide. When this is done right it Works Great! Your players learn rebounding, safety and teamwork.
Youth Basketball Drills – Basic Beginner Tips
If you are a basketball coach for 4th graders, or any age who have never played before, try these tricks. These youth basketball drills are basic and effective; tried and true.
Basketball Passing Drills – Pass Fake Catch
These basketball passing drills work on passing, ball faking and catching but primarily it improves endurance. This basketball drill is physically very demanding but the kids really enjoy it!
Basketball Shooting Drills – Stick Your Landing
These 3 basketball shooting drills teach a player to shoot a jump shot well. Your basketball player will learn that to stick his landing is a key coaching point along with the proper extension.
Basketball Practice Drills – Competition & Surprise
A lot of times my players are dragging and see no immediate reward for hard work, so they may slack off. Therefore, I try to make every one of the basketball practice drills a competition and the winners choose the losers' punishment (10 sidelines, 1 suicide, etc.)
Girls Basketball Drills
I've struggled getting my girls to be physical under the hoop; especially the younger players. Try these girls basketball drills to improve their skills.
Basketball Coaching Information – Player & Team Development
Here is an understanding about program and player development that I have gained over the years. This basketball coaching information is useful for coaches of all ages.
Man to Man Basketball Plays – Man to Man Defense
Here's a basketball practice idea that really helped my team work on their man to man defense. Try these man to man basketball plays with your team for immediate results.
Basketball Coaching Strategies – Teamwork for success
One of my favorite basketball coaching strategies stresses the importance of teamwork and self esteem of the players.
Basketball Fast Break Transition Drills – 4 Man Breakout
This basketball drill is one of my teams favorite basketball fast break transition drills. You can use any combination of bigs or guards. We do this drill for about 5-6 minutes continuously, as it is a great conditioning/fast break/passing/layup drill.