Basketball Warmup Drills
To prepare to play a basketball game it's important that players of all ages and abilities properly get ready for the game. To do this the players need to perform basketball warmup drills before the game.
Basketball Transition Defense Drills
Basketball transition defense is important especially against teams that like to run a lot. If your team can't get back and play good transition defense, they might not ever be able to stop the other team from scoring.
Basketball Drills for Second Graders
Children can begin to practice basketball at a very young age. Of course when practicing with younger kids it's important to always focus on having fun. This needs to be the priority when practicing with second graders.
Basketball Shooter
Last week, I sent out a request for my newsletter subscribers to send in their best basketball shooter drills. Check out this one below from Derek (very creative!).
Basketball Skill Drills
Chris from Iowa sent in a request for more basketball skill drills he could use with his team. Here’s a couple of basketball drills sent in by Joe and Frank.
Basketball Passing
I find that the traditional drills for basketball passing get a bit stale. Here’s an idea sent in by Renee that has livened things up quite a bit in my practices.
Basketball Offense
Looking for drills for basketball offense? You’ve come to the right place! Try out this idea below sent in by Donna and let me know how it goes for you.
How to Improve Basketball Skills
These ideas on how to improve basketball skills comes courtesy of Rick. Try these basketball drills and see immediate results!
Basketball Defense
Bill sent this one to me last week. A great example for basketball defense that doesn't require a coaching PhD to figure out. Next check out the dribbling drill from Jaime.
How to Shoot a Basketball
I was at practice last night and used this basketball drill that Ron sent to me on how to shoot a basketball. Try it with your team!
Basketball Player
I’m often asked for suggestions for warm-up drills for a basketball player. Here’s a simple basketball drill sent in by Russ that will work well with your team.
Dribbling a Basketball
I received these suggestions on drills for dribbling a basketball from Chuck and John. These work great for the younger players!
Basketball Dribbling Drills
I’ve gotten a whole bunch of requests for basketball dribbling drills over the past few days. Here’s an idea that Jack sent in and I now use regularly.
Basketball Shooting Skills
Take a look at this submission from Mark. A great example of a drill for basketball shooting skills that can work with all age groups.
Better Basketball Skills
Bart sent in this basketball drill. It relates to better basketball skills and includes some great tips you can begin using with your team right away.
Teaching Basketball Skills
Keith came up with some great suggestions covering teaching basketball skills. Keep ‘em coming!
Improving Basketball Skills
Coming up with new drills that help with improving basketball skills can be challenging. Try these two basketball drills sent to me from Gale and Lonnie.
Basketball Players
Marion in Coral Gables wrote to ask if I could suggest any ideas for basketball players and team morale. Here’s an idea sent in by Mark.