Bounce Pass Drill
In order to successfully complete a bounce pass, one player must bounce the ball off of the court into another player on his or her team's hands. Players learn to properly execute a bounce pass in this fundamental drill.
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3 On 2 To 2 On 1
In a fast break, a team attempts to move the ball up court and into scoring position as quickly as possible, so that the defense is outnumbered and does not have time to set up. Players learn to make the right pass in fast break situations in this drill.
Flick Pass Drill
Players learn to properly execute a one-handed flick pass, which is useful when you are being closely guarded.
Pass and Follow Drill
Players focus on executing a proper flick pass and follow-through in this valuable drill.
V-Cut & Catch Drill
Players practice cutting and passing to the cutter, as they learn to look for good timing of the pass – it should be delivered right when the player comes off the cut!
5 Man Swing
Breaking the zone defense can be tough – this drill will help condition players to pass quickly to spread the zone out.
Lane Passing Drill
Players work on making passes under pressure in this fundamental passing and ballhandling drill.
Triangle Passing Drill
Work on passing, catching and communication with this fundamental drill. Remember, "ball in the air, feet in the air". This means that players should be catching on a jump stop, or by stepping into the catch - watch out for travels!
Pass, Cut and Finish Drill
This is a great drill that develops passing, cutting, catching and finishing skills.
Stop Start Turn & Pass Drill
Players work on passing before coming to a jumpstop in this drill. Don't forget to work on a variety of passes: chest passes, bounce passes, flick passes, overhead passes, wraparound passes, post entry passes - make sure you mix it up!
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
3 Lines / 2 Balls Drill
This ballhandling drill is called “3 lines / 2 balls”. This is another great conditioning and ball handling drill. Set Up Begin with a hoop ball and a rubber basketball Space out 3
4 Minute Layup Drill
Okay, this is one of my all-time favorite drills for passing, finishing, communication and conditioning. Setup Set up four passers, with one at each elbow on both sides of the court.
Basketball Ballhandling: The Star Passing Drill
This basketball ballhandling and passing drill improves chest passing, bounce passing and player communication. Watch the full video demonstration inside the FREE Basketball Blueprint app! Setup Players form a star with
1-4 Press Break Alignment
One of the most difficult situations in a youth basketball game is the press break, and whether or not your team can run a press break against the opponent. The
“Spread and Space” Team Offense Drill
"Spread and Space" Team Offense Drill One way you can teach younger players is to drill them on skills, and then play games with those skills later. With younger players, its
Parachute Drills for Kids Basketball Practice
Parachute Drills for Kids Basketball Practice Most elementary schools have a giant multi-colored parachute that the basketball program can borrow for these kids basketball practice drills. Kids love playing with the
Basketball Zone Play: The Inbounds Box Set
While it is important to teach your players how to play against a zone defense, it's also very important to have a good basketball zone play in your aresenal to