Warm Up Practice Drill
This is a good drill to get warmed up as it makes them practice passing, catching, and making layups at game speed.
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Basketball Coaching Drills – Queen of the Court REVISED
The Queen of the Court Drill is not a new drill, but we added an extra level to challenge the players.
91 Shots Drill to Simulate Game-like Situations
We have a drill called 91 SHOTS. It’s a continuous drill and the idea is to simulate as many game-like shots as you can. This drill is a plus if you have any double stacked offensive sets, because this will give them game like situations.
Center: Roles & Responsibilities
Defining roles & responsibilities is one of the most important aspects of coaching, and the center may be the most important position on the floor. That's why clearly defining your
How To Deal With Full Court Man Pressure
As coaches, some of us have the luxury of a great ballhandler, who can break down his man and deal with full court pressure without getting flustered – and some
Working The Hand Off Into Your Offense
I’m a big fan of the handoff, I believe it functions very much like a pick and roll, but there is the advantage of being able to run it guard to
3 Secrets For Increasing Your Offensive Rebound Total
When it comes to offensive rebounding, the ability to anticipate the ball coming off the rim can be just as important as length, or athleticism. That’s why I like to
Basketball Coaching Tips – Beating The Zone
When faced with the zone, there are a couple of things that are key to having any success. You're going to need to hit open shots, move the ball quickly,
Basketball Plays – Using the Stagger Screen
While I generally prefer an offense that runs through a series of options, rather than a set play, at the end of the game or to just get a high
Post Offense Drills – Finishing Strong Down Low
Learning to finish through contact is what separates good post players from great ones. If you can teach your players to go up strong, brace themselves for contact and attempt
Dominating Defense – 2 Drills To Lock Down The Paint
There are two aspects of defense that you need to perfect if you want to dominate on that end of the floor - individual defense, and team defense. If your players
How To Pick Apart Any Screen and Roll Coverage
The pick and roll is one of the most dangerous plays in basketball, and with the right players running it, can be damn near impossible to guard. And while some of your
Rebounding Drills – How To Dominate The Paint
When it comes to rebounding, while height and jumping ability can be a large advantage, 90% rebounding comes down to heart and desire - and the drills you run in practice
Pat’s Playbook – How To Get Your Posts Time and Space
Sometimes when you have a great post player, half of the battle is just getting them the ball in a position to score. Once they've established that they can play,
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
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