High Post Offense Drills – Reading and Reacting
Getting the ball into the post has long been the most effective way to run an offense – you get close, high percentage shots, and when the defense begins to
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The Only 3 Rebounding Drills You Need
Let’s face it – rebounding is not very glamorous. It’s a thankless job, especially on the defensive end, but many coaches will argue that the battle on the boards has
Point Guard Drills – Control, Control, Control!
Your point guard's ability to read and react to the defense might be their most important job, but with this influx of scoring guards in the NBA - Derrick Rose,
One Word That Will Fix All Your Shooting Woes
If there is one thing that drives every coach crazy, it’s leaving points at the line. There’s nothing more frustrating than losing a game by 2-3 points, when your team missed
The Triangle Offense – From Coaching Legend Phil Jackson Pt. 2
Earlier I wrote about how to get the triangle offense setup, and today, I will be exploring the various options available to you after that first entry pass. There are a
2 Simple Drills That Will Double Your Scoring Efficiency
There are two ways that you can create a shot on the wing in the half court. First off, you can do it off the ball, using a variety of
How To Prevent Basketball Injuries
While some people may argue otherwise, there is no doubt that basketball in a contact sport, and if you couple that with the amount of jumping an running that goes
Finesse Vs. Power – Mastering The Post Game
Whether a player is 7”, 6’2, or even 5’8, it will always be to their advantage to have a strong post game. It gets you easy opportunities around the basket,
How To Handle Full Court Pressure – Point Guard Drills
At the end of a tight game defending a lead, often coaches will employ a full court press or full court man to man coverage, really putting the pressure on
How To Improve Your Offense; One on One, on One
While it’s not something you want to build your offense around, there’s no denying that having players that have the ability to score one on one is a great boost
Zone Killers – High Post Offense Drills
When dealing with a motion offense, your players’ ability to read and react to the defense is vital to success. I went over a couple of motion drills for your wing
3 Awesome Basketball-Specific Conditioning Drills
There is no denying it – athleticism is going to give you an advantage is basketball. And not every coach is blessed with having naturally athletic players, but any coach can
Off Ball Movement – Bringing Out The Inner Ray Allen
After putting it up to vote on the onlinebasketballdrills.com facebook page, the 3 Out 2 In Motion offense beat out its competition as the offense you wanted to learn most
Earning The Green Light – The 3 Point License
One of the most important things you need to do as a coach is establish each and every player’s role and responsibility when he or she are on the floor.
A New Twist on the Classic Mikan Drill
Making quick, strong moves in the paint is a key for any post player who wants to put the ball in the hoop often. Taking too much time will allow
One Easy Basketball Drill, Three Defensive Benefits
There are a lot of things that are out of your hands as a coach, like talent, or size, but two things you can control are conditioning and technique on
Coaching is a 12 Month Job – Improving Your Offense in the Off-Season
The off-season is the most important time of the year for your players to work on their individual games. The best strategy is to identify a player’s weaknesses and focus
Having Trouble Holding onto The Basketball? This Two Step Drill Will Solve All Your Rebounding Woes
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a coach and player in all my years – it’s that you cannot rely on referees. And that is no slight at them,