Zone Defense Play: 3-2 Zone Skip Passes
Zone defense is different from man-to-man defense. Instead of guarding a particular player, each zone defender is responsible for guarding an area of the floor, or "zone", and any offensive
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Offensive Sets & the Screen and Roll
Everyone is running screen and roll at every level. But often times it is run incorrectly. In today's video post, we are demonstrating some awesome ways to teach and incorporate
“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
Fun Kids Basketball Drills: “Monkey-in-the-Middle”, “Loose Ball Scramble” & “Crazy H-O-R-S-E”
Check Out These 3 Fun Kids Basketball Drills! In today’s blog post, I am bringing you a couple more fun kids basketball drills – “Monkey-in-the-Middle”, "Loose Ball Scramble" and “Crazy H-O-R-S-E”.
“Special” Baseline Inbounds Play
This inbounds play allows your best shooter to get open for a 2 or a 3 and it can work“ against a zone or a man defense. Have your best
What is Turnover Fast Break Offense? PLUS Drill Training Video!
Fast breaks are most often the result of a good defensive play such as a steal, off a block or a missed shot by the other team. During the Fast
“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
2 Line Shooting Drill
You always want to end your practice with a cool down – something that is not too rigorous and ends the practice with a little bit of fun. Finish on
“Defending the Back Cut” Basketball Defense Drill
This is an excellent drill to stress the importance of keeping space between the defender and offensive player. It creates the situation where, if the space rule is not followed,
Five Shooting Five Transition Offense Drill
Most transition offense plays are aggressive and quick, giving the defense no time to establish their defensive positions or protect certain areas of the court. Many teams with faster, smaller
Footwork Drill for a Quick Front Turn
When it come to quick turns, there are two types of turns that you can use – front turns and rear turns. Front turns take you closer to the man,
The V Cut Footwork Drill for Quick Feet
A V Cut is a move that you use to get open. Many coaches call it a “Fake and Break” or an “Offensive Zig Zag”. In today's video blog post,
Transition Basketball: Game Tempo & Running
In today's video blog post, I'm going to talk to you about transition basketball and running, and then present some transition basketball situations and best plays for success. (I'll also
Basketball Drills for Rebounding, Defending and Shooting Strength
In today's blog post, we're going to talk about basketball drills for Developing Strength for Rebounding, Defending and Shooting. The way the passing game has gone today, we all know
“3 Man 2 Ball” Individual Improvement Shooting Drill
In today's video blog post, I am featuring a great shooting drill segment, called the “3 Man 2 Ball” Individual Improvement Shooting Drill. The purpose of this drill is to
Fun Basketball Drills: “Loose Ball Scramble” & “Happy Handful Relays”
In today’s blog post, I am bringing you a couple more fun basketball drills – “Loose Ball Scramble” and “Happy Handful Relay”. Implement these fast-paced, fun basketball drills into your
“Lane Slides” Basketball Drill for Quick Feet
 In today's video blog post, we are demonstrating a great defensive basketball drill that will help your players to be quicker on their feet. It's called the "Lane slides" basketball