Transition Offense: The Hockey Drill
In today's video blog post, we are featuring a fantastic transition offense drill called “The Hockey Drill”. This is a 3-on-3 Full Court Transition Offense drill, and it's purpose is
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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
3 Perimeter Drills to Improve Scoring & Shooting
In today's blog post, we are going to share 3 perimeter drills to improve individual scoring and shooting ability! What makes a good perimeter player? Shooting Ability Your ability to make open shots
Pass and Cut Series
This video covers four different techniques off the pass and cut. Catch & Shoot Backdoor Hand off Pick & Roll If you're looking for more practice ideas that combine cutting, passing and shooting, check out
Motion Offense and Reacting To The Defense
Motion Offense and Reacting To The Defense A Motion Offense is a flexible system where you read the defense and read your teammates, and then play off of what you see
Reacting To Pressure & a Ballhandling and Dribbling Drill Video
Reacting To Pressure & a Ballhandling and Dribbling Drill Video The ability to see pressure coming from the defense, to calmly find the opening and execute your offense is an extremely
“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
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
Triple Threat Footwork Drill
When you are playing offense, you are trying to stay away from your teammate unless you are screening for them or cutting in to the basket. The spacing on offense
Basketball Footwork Drills – Triple Threat Position and Defensive Stance
ball Everything in basketball is about quickness, so it's important that your young players understand the importance of the mechanics of the Quick Stance, and which stance to use for Offense
Jump Shot Pivot Drill for Shooting Accuracy
Jump Shot Pivot Drill for Shooting Accuracy Once you have gone over shooting mechanics with your players, and had the opportunity to work with fundamental layups and they are becoming comfortable
Rebounding Basics for Youth Basketball
Rebounding is a two-handed, two-footed job. To rebound, you have to land in a quick stop, go up with your arms, and come back down in a two hand and
“Off the Backboard” Rebound Break Drill
Off the Backboard Rebound Break Drill In this rebound break drill, we are concentrating on getting the ball off the backboard and filling the lanes. It is very important that, as
Jump Stop Footwork Drill
A jump stop (or quick stop) is the technique of hopping from one foot, and landing on 2 feet. You usually want to be in triple threat position when you
Set Plays Off Transition: 2 Play Transition Basketball
In today's video blog post, we are talking about Set Plays Off the Transition, and the 2 Play situation in Transition Basketball. We break down this valuable play step by
Fun Basketball Drills: 3-Legged Basketball & Dizzy Dribble Relays
The goal of a youth basketball program is to both teach kids the fundamentals of the game and also instill a love and commitment to the sport. When practice is
How to Get Your Players Amped Up Pre-Game Time
Today, we're going to talk about a couple of basketball drills that are ideal for getting your players ready pre-game. 3 Pass Lay-Up This is a variation of the 3-man weave basketball
Youth Basketball Drills – Basketball Tag & Game of Defense
At the elementary level I make sure that practice is more about fun, to really get the kids to fall in love with the sport and want to get better. Here are two drills that the kids love and that teach them basic skills.