Basketball Coaching Drills – Boxing Out Drill
One of my favorite basketball coaching drills is a boxing out drill.
Youth Basketball Plays
Here's one of the youth basketball plays that I use with my 5th graders that works alot. We use this basketball play after the other team scores and it only works if the other team is doing man to man.
Team Basketball Drills – Partner Shooting
This is a fast paced basketball drill I like to use often since it gives the players a chance to get in a lot of shooting (particularly quick release shots) as well as work on rebounding with a quick box and go. These team basketball drills work as well for conditioning also.
Coaching Basketball Defense – Battle Drill
This is one of my favorite basketball drills that I use when coaching basketball defense. It's called Battle Drill. I use it mainly at the end of practices, but it could be implemented whenever. You use the whole court and players go in groups of three.
Basketball Dribbling Drills – Dribbling Circle Drill
When coaching 5th & 6th graders, I am very passionate about the fundamentals of the game. In an effort to keep the conditioning as part of the regular basketball drills we do, I use these basketball dribbling drills.
Defensive Basketball Drills – Drill 55
These defensive basketball drills allow for different defensive adjustments and encourages communication on the court. We call this basketball drill - Drill 55.
Youth Basketball Coaching Tips – Motivation & Recognition
I get a lot of requests for youth basketball coaching tips. Here are a few ideas to use that will enhance your team's performance on the court.
Basketball Practice Drills – Free Throw & Rebounds
I receive many requests for quick, fun basketball practice drills for youth teams. Here are a couple of basketball drills which work well and the kids love them. Give them a try!
Youth Basketball Coaching – Give Me Eight
This is a basketball drill for youth basketball coaching called "give me eight". One of my assistants used it with his youth team and the kids loved it. Try it with your team; the results speak for themselves.
Coaching Girls Basketball Drills – Shooting Drill
Here is one of my favorite coaching girls basketball drills. I use this basketball drill for girls age 16 - 19. Try it out and let me know what you think!
Basketball Shooting Tips – Fantastic Shooting F’s
People are always looking for ways to help kids remember shooting form basics: toe to target, making a T or an L with you arms, etc. Try these basketball shooting tips as a way of reminding them how to break down their basketball shooting & get back to basics.
Free Basketball Shooting Games Drills – Sideline Basketball
Basketball coaches can always use ideas for free basketball shooting games drills. Give the game below a try at one of your basketball practices--a welcome change from the regular drills!
Basketball Training Tips
Try these basketball training tips with your basketball team. You'll find that they pick up the new plays quicker and execution is improved!
Ball Handling Drills for Basketball
These are great ball handling drills for basketball that incorporate dribbling, pivoting and passing. On our court we have the volleyball court lines set up.
Coaching Basketball Defense – Game End Defense & Free Throws
This is one of the things I like to do when coaching basketball defense. Late in our basketball practice I have the team work one-on-one and on breaking down the defense. The defender has to make 2 stops in a row to get off the court.
Basketball Layup Drills – Kentucky Layup Drill
If you're looking for new ideas for basketball layup drills try the one below called the Kentucky Layup Drill. This basketball drill works on passing, layups and conditioning so your team benefits three ways!
Defensive Basketball Drill
Here is an idea that comes from the Canadian National Team. It is a defensive basketball drill. It can be done at both baskets.
Basketball Shooting Drills – Half ARC Drill
Here are basketball shooting drills that I started to do at the end of every basketball practice. It is something to try and increase your basketball teams' overall shooting percentage.