Slide Run Slide Drill
Purpose Players learn the proper footwork to recover when beat on defense. Drill Setup Set up two lines on the baseline. The first player in each line stands on the block in
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Front Turn Drill
Purpose Players learn the footwork for performing a front turn (or front pivot) Drill Setup Players form two lines – one on each side of the lane How it Works 1. Coach says, “Ready.” 2.
Squaring Up
Purpose This drill focuses on good footwork and 1 on 1 moves to use in the triple threat. How it Works Players form 3 lines on the baseline, each player with a
Mass Footwork
Purpose This drill practices footwork, stamina, agility and defense. How it Works Players spread out, with a couple of feet between them, facing the coach who has a basketball. Players will react
Reverse Pivot, Faceup & Shoot
Purpose This is a great post move that focuses on pivoting with purpose and using (or not using) the glass. How it Works Start from the left block, in a low, athletic
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
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
Dribble & Layup Footwork Drill
Purpose Incorporates a dribble into the layup footwork drill Drill Setup Set up two lines behind the baseline. Each player has a basketball. How it Works Start in triple threat position with the
180 Degree Turn Drill
Purpose Simulates the proper footwork for quickly changing direction and going from offense to defense (or vice versa). Drill Setup Players form two lines – one on each side of the lane. How
Pepper Drill
Purpose To improve defensive footwork and conditioning Drill Setup Players spread out in the half court Coach stands in front of group facing the team How it Works Drill leader yells 'Stance!' and
Stop Start Turn & Pass Drill
Purpose Working on passing before coming to a jumpstop Drill Setup Players form 2 lines at lane line and baseline First player in each line has a ball How it Works Players start
Sooner Passing Drill
In this drill, we give players a chance to get a high number of reps in a short time, working exclusively on passes that are used frequently in half court
“First Look” Post Footwork Drill
This post footwork drill teaches post players footwork on the low block and what the first option should be every time they receive the ball in the post. Watch the full
Beginner Basketball Drills: Basic Footwork & Ball Handling for Young Athletes
Beginner Basketball Drills: Basic Footwork & Ball Handling for Young Athletes Footwork Drill This is a great drill to introduce your young athletes to the footwork mechanics of basketball. Take a piece of
“Long & Low” Triple Threat Drill
Spread & Spacing and the “Long & Low” Triple Threat Drill Spacing is a very big part of offense. You want players to learn to spread and space on the court.