Recycling Drill
Purpose This is a great rebounding drill that focuses on securing a rebound with 2 hands and not taking the ball down too low. How it Works Starting on the block, throw the
Quick Draw
Purpose This is a great ballhandling drill that focuses on making sure your players are releasing the ball and not loting it upwards to get more time. How it Works Start holding
Jab, Pump and Go
Purpose This is a great triple threat drill that works on attacking both inside and outside off the fake. How it Works Start on the right wing in the triple threat, then
Jersey Skid Drill
Purpose This drill focuses on using a light touch when dribbling, and making the ball "skid" on the floor, instead of bouncing sharply. How it Works Take a wide stance, knees bent
Glass Cleaner
Purpose This drill focuses on grabbing the rebound with two hands and landing firmly on two feet. How it Works Start on the left lane, and throw the ball up off the
Bunnies
Purpose This drill focuses on coming to a stop under control, and staying balanced through the jump shot. How it Works Starting on the right wing, take one dribble towards the hoop.
Outside – Inside Dribble Drill
Purpose Partners need to work in unison for this drill to work. That's why it's a good team-builder! Drill Setup Line up 3 to 5 feet from your partner. Each of you
Six Chair Drill
Purpose In this drill, players dribble over chairs while wearing garden gloves, to build better ballhandling skills. Drill Setup Arrange six chairs or tall cones on the court in two rows of
One Hand Speed/Power Dribble Drill
Purpose Basketball is a game of length. This drill works on lengthening the dribble. Drill Setup Drill starts on one sideline, goes to the other sideline and back. There are three rounds
Jab and Go
Purpose This is a great intermediate triple threat drill that focuses on selling the jab step. Drill Setup Start on the right wing in a triple threat position. How it Works Jab step
Rear Turn Drill
Purpose Players learn the footwork to perform a rear turn (reverse pivot) Drill Setup Players form two lines – one on each side of the lane. How it Works Coach says, “Ready.” Players
3 On 2 To 2 On 1
Purpose Players learn to make the right pass in fast break situations. Drill Setup Begin with three lines evenly spaced across the baseline, similar to a three man weave. On the opposite
Dribble and Toss Drill
Purpose Improves hand-eye coordination and helps players break the habit of staring at the ball when dribbling. Drill Setup Two players line up approximately 5 to 10 feet apart from each other
Step and Slide Drill
Purpose Players learn defensive footwork fundamentals. Drill Setup Set up two lines on the baseline. The first player in each line stands on the block in a defensive stance, facing the baseline How
Crossover Drive Drill
Purpose Players learn to execute a crossover drive. Right-handed players would step with the right foot, across the defender and drive left. Left-handed players would step with the left foot, across
Ballhandling Circuit
Purpose Helps players warm-up and get a better feel for handling the ball. Drill Setup Each player has a ball and 3-5 feet of space around him. How it Works Coach takes the players
Take The Charge Drill
Purpose Players learn how to get into position to take the charge. Drill Setup Player 1 has the ball at the top of the key. Player 2 stands in the foul line
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