Purpose: Work on and develop hustle, speed, aggressiveness and competitiveness. Drill: Two players in each corner. The first player on each side are one team (2 per team). A coach has a basketball in the middle of the court. The coach starts the drill with a call of 'GO' and throws the ball on the ground. All 4 players sprint and hustle for the ball. The twosome that retrieves the ball are on offense and the two that do not get the basketball are on defense. They play 2 on 2 until one … [Read more...]
1-on-2 Dribble Drill
Purpose: Teach the offensive players to dribble the basketball up court under intense defensive pressure. Drill: Divide the court into three separate lanes with an offensive player with a basketball and two defensive players in each lane. Players should be matched up according to size and ability -- guards with guards, posts with posts. The offensive player attempts to dribble the ball the length of the court against the two defenders. The offense must stay in their lane. When the players … [Read more...]
12 Player Basketball Shooting Drill
Purpose: To develop and improve shooting in a game-like situation utilizing passing, screening, rebounding, and patterned movement. Drill: As the drill name states, this is a 12 player, 4 ball shooting drill. It can be used as a warm-up drill or as a competitive drill by competing against the clock to score a predetermined number of shots. As shown in the first diagram, players 1-6 set up in a line about 20-25 feet from the basket at the top of the key. Players 7 and 8 set up at the … [Read more...]
11 Man Fast Break
Purpose: To develop fast break skills, both offensively and defensively. The 11 Man Fast Break Drill teaches the players to make smart, quick decisions. It also teaches the defenders to work together in attempting to make a stop from a disadvantage situation. Drill: Start with players in each of the four outlet positions (as shown by the players lined up off the playing court); two players in each lane for defense; and three players at halfcourt to begin (with one ball). The three … [Read more...]
Jump Stop Series
1) Basic Jump Stop Drill (without basketball) Purpose: To learn how to effectively perform a jump stop with proper footwork and balance. Drill: Have the players begin on the baseline without a basketball. After you have instructed how to correctly perform a jump stop (see Fundamental Skills 101: Jump Stops), have the players run forward from the baseline to the free throw line and execute a jump stop. Once completed, they will proceed to the halfcourt line and jump stop. Finish with two … [Read more...]
1-on-1 Help Blockout Drill
Purpose: To teach helpside defense but at the same time not forget rebounding responsibilities. Drill: O1 begins by passing to O2. The defender, X1, should go from deny position to helpside position. O2 then drives to basket and pulls up for a jump shot. The defender attacks the penetration as soon as the ball goes on the floor. If the defender stops the ball far enough, he goes and boxes out his original man. If O2 gets to block or lane, defender boxes O2 out. Coaching Points: … [Read more...]
1-2-3 Skying Drill
Purpose: To improve and develop explosive leg strength, conditioning, and reaction time. Drill: This drill requires a coach or additional person who can give the verbal commands. Position 1 - is a quarter-squat stance Position 2 - is a half-squat stance Position 3 - is a full-squat stance The drill begins with the athlete(s) assuming the quarter-squat stance. From this position, the coach will call out a number -- 1, 2, or 3 voice command. Once the number is called, the coach will … [Read more...]
UCLA Series
Purpose: To teach and improve footwork needed in offensive and defensive skills; to improve the athlete's ability to execute the basic types of dribbles. Drill: This drill is performed the length of the court. Set up four lines per court along one of the baselines, as shown in the diagram. The UCLA Series consists of the ten maneuvers described below: Change of Direction Cut. All players begin by taking three steps to the right. They plant the foot in the direction they are moving (in this … [Read more...]