Purpose: Work on defensive rebounding techniques, blocking out, and executing a solid outlet pass. Drill: This rebounding drill requires three players, a coach/manager, and a basketball. The defensive player (X1) begins a couple feet below the free throw line. O1 and O2 begin on each wing. The coach/manager starts at the top of the key. Coach passes to either O1 or O2. X1 closes out on the shooter who shoots the ball. X1 contests, calls 'shot', then boxes out the shooter. After boxing out, X1 … [Read more...]
3-Man Weave Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To build rebounding skills through the use of lateral movements and footwork. Players must execute proper block out technique while on the move. Drill: Three players at a basket as shown. Two wings and one at the top. The players who are not actually rebounding the missed shot exchange positions with one another. The drill starts with O1 shooting the basketball off the backboard towards O3. O1 and O2 then interchange positions. O3, who now has the ball, shoots it off the … [Read more...]
2-on-2 Competitive Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To teach proper rebounding within a game-like situation. The 2-on-2 setup allows the rebounder to focus on either blocking out (defensively) or going after the missed shot (offensively). This drill is also excellent in developing inside moves and the ability to finish strong. Drill: This 2-on-2 drill starts with O1 and O2 vs. X1 and X2. O1 starts with the basketball and throws a pass to either X1 or X2, who then shoots. Play all shots as a miss, even if it goes in. (If you have a rim … [Read more...]
Go Up Strong Shooting Drill
Purpose: This drill helps instill the habit of strong ball control on layups. Many players lose the ball and/or lose control if they are bumped even just slightly on the shot. This can cost points and you cannot count on the officials seeing every bit of contact. Drill: Split into 3 groups at a basket. Group O1 will line up facing the basket from any angle/spot on the court. This spot should be changed frequently when doing this drill. Another group (O2) starts near the basket, while group O3 … [Read more...]
3-Man Straight Break Drill
Purpose: To teach the players how to properly fill the lanes on a fast break. Drill: This is a simple drill that can be used to work on fast break techniques. The wing players stay wide and make a sharp cut to the basket while the middle player executes a jump stop at the foul line and makes a good pass to a cutting wing. The wing players should plant their outside foot and make a sharp cut to the basket. The players can go down in groups of three or they can go down and back in their … [Read more...]
Pick It Up Ball Handling Drill
Purpose: To teach the offensive players to protect the basketball and keep it from getting stolen. Also teaches defensive players to be quick in attempting to steal the ball from the offensive player. Drill: Five players start on the baseline and 4 basketballs are placed on the free throw line. On command, the players run to get a basketball. The player without a ball must try to steal one from another player. The four players with a ball must stay in the front court. Run drill for :30 seconds … [Read more...]
Sprint Shooting Drill
Purpose: To practice shooting a jump shot in a fast break situation at game speed. Drill: Nine players and six basketballs are needed, though you can use less if necessary. All six passers (O) have a basketball. On 'Go', the three X's run their fast break lanes. The three passers pass to the player in their lane. The three shooters shoot, get their own rebound and then fill the three passer spots. After passing, the three passer's sprint out in their respective lanes down the court for a … [Read more...]
56 Made Competitive Shooting Drill
Purpose: To have players shoot from a wide range of spots on the basketball floor in a competitive situation. Drill: Place a group of players at each basket with one basketball. Two baskets minimum. Players in each group begin at spot 1 and shoot only from spot 1 until eight shots are made. The shooter must hustle after and get his own rebound and then pass to the next shooter in line. After a group makes eight shots from one spot, they move to the next spot. This continues until the group … [Read more...]
Team Scramble Rebounding Drill
Purpose: The defensive players must work hard to keep the offensive players from getting to the basketball. Drill: A basketball is placed on the floor under the basket. Five offensive players line up around the perimeter at about the 3-point line. Five defenders stand between the offensive players and the basketball. On the word 'Go', the defenders make contact and block out the offensive players. The goal is to keep them away from the ball for 3 to 5 seconds. Coaching Points: Generally … [Read more...]
Rooster Game
Purpose: This drill is simple, fun and serves one purpose -- to develop quickness of hands and feet. Drill: Utilize the circles that are on the court and place 2 players in each circle (if your court doesn't have any more than just the center circle, you can also use squares or boxes formed by court lines painted down -- or even set up some cones). The players score points by touching the knees of the other player. Each player can use his hands and arms to block tries at his knees but cannot … [Read more...]