The Tom Crean Cut Series is a drill that that comes to us via his "Individual Improvement Drills" video. The drill is shown below in diagrams along with a video clip below the diagrams. We are now watching this video in the Hoops U. Members Area and you can watch the entire video in our Film Room. Purpose: To work on the skill of getting open to receive a pass but then having the ability to make a scoring move once pass is received. Drill: One offensive and one defensive player on the … [Read more...]
Pat Summitt Moving Without Basketball Drills
With the recent passing of Coach Pat Summitt, we wanted to do what we can do here at Hoops U ... and what we can do is share the legacy of one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time. Below, you will find 2 drills from Coach Summitt. Also, be sure to check out her 'Definite Dozen' from our Motivating Stories section. For members of The Hoops U. Basketball Coaching Academy, you can watch Coach Summitt's video, "Building a Championship Defense" in our Basketball Coaching … [Read more...]
13 Offensive Moves for Basketball Players
This article originally appeared over at the Hoops U. Academy. If you're not yet a member, be sure to join today. The following is Coach Howie Landa's list of 13 offensive moves in basketball (perform on both sides for 26)! If the moves are hard to understand by description alone, be sure to watch his Motion Offense videos in our Film Room (for Academy members). 13 Offensive Moves for Basketball Players The first move is to fake directly at the defensive player and shoot over him. … [Read more...]
College Shooting Guard Workout
This 15-page pdf contains several shooting drills that can be performed individually or with a coach/trainer. The basketball player will work on everything from shots and floaters to jump shots and moving without the ball drills using the Gun. These basketball shooting drills will help any player become a better shooter! College Shooting Guard Workout archive image photo credit: RobHelfman via photopin cc … [Read more...]
Spartan Scoring Drills
This series of 'Spartan Scoring Drills' contains 6 drills that go beyond simply shooting a basketball. These game-like drills help players develop the ability to score in games. From a 1-on-1 drill to several 2-man drills that require players to read and react in a game-like situation, these drills will help players become better at scoring! Spartan Scoring Drills Workout archive image photo credit: RobHelfman via photo pin cc … [Read more...]
Tim Duncan Scoring Series
Tim Duncan is often referred to as "The Big Fundamental". I can't think of a better moniker to be called -- it means you do things the right way on the basketball court. This series of 8 shooting and scoring drills are based on game film study of Tim Duncan and the types of shots he gets in games. Work on these shots and you'll develop your shot off the pick-and-roll, pick-and-pop, screen and flare, and more. Tim Duncan Scoring Workout Series … [Read more...]
Spartan Skills Workout Drills
This pdf below contains 4 drills to help develop the skills of reacting to a closeout and making a move, passing off of a screen, and shooting. Spartan Basketball Skills Workout Drills … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant Playoff Scoring Workout
This series of 8 drills are designed from several types of game shots Kevin Durant has taken throughout the 2012 NBA Playoffs. You will find a great combination of catch-and-shoot moves, cuts and screens, dribble penetration, and attacking moves. Kevin Durant Playoff Scoring Workout … [Read more...]
Spartan Guard Skills Workout
Here are some great drills to develop skills that will help when you play on the perimeter. This guard skills workout contains drills that will help improve ball-handling, finishing, dribble-moves, shooting, agility, cutting, and more. Spartan Guard Skills Workout … [Read more...]
George Hill Scoring Series
George Hill has worked hard and transitioned himself into one of the better point guards in the NBA. This series of 7 drills are based on extensive film study of they types of shots Hill takes during games. George Hill Scoring Series Workout … [Read more...]