Purpose: Toughness. Flat-out toughness in rebounding is necessary in order to be successful in this drill. Drill: 2 defensive players start inside the lane. 5 offensive players start outside the lane. The top boundary is either the jump circle (if you even have that marking on your court), or the top line on the free throw lane. A coach or manager will shoot the basketball from any spot on the court. In this diagram, the coach is shooting from the free throw line. X1 and X2 fight for the … [Read more...]
Trap and Get Back Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To work on getting back defensively after setting a trap. Specifically, getting back to block out and rebound the basketball when the pass from a trap leads to a quick perimeter shot. Drill: 4 players needed; 2 offensive players and 2 defensive players. The 2 offensive players bring the basketball down the court in a parallel alignment. Once the 2 offensive players cross the midcourt line, the 2 defenders immediately trap the player with the basketball. The player with the basketball … [Read more...]
Close Out Shooting Drill
Purpose: To develop shooting skills while under pressure from a close-out defender. Works on focus and concentration through the shooting motion. Drill: 2 players with 1 basketball. Shooter begins at a spot on the perimeter and passer begins under the basket with the basketball. The player with the ball begins by passing and closing out to his partner. As he runs by, he should tap the shooter in the stomach to force him to shoot with a higher level of concentration. After the shot, switch … [Read more...]
Survival Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To teach aggressiveness along with rebounding, inside scoring, and inside defensive skills. Drill: At each available basket, have groups of 4 to 6 players. 3 players are in the drill at one time. More players can be at each basket if necessary, but you should have at least 4 per basket. A coach or manager is also needed at each basket to shoot (and miss) the basketball and to be a passing outlet for the rebounder. The rules for 'Survival Rebounding' are as follows: The drill/game … [Read more...]
Progressive Transition Drill
Purpose: To work on transition offense and defense in a progressive manner. The Progressive Transition Drill works on all the various situations a team will face in a game; 1-on-0, 2-on-1, 3-on-2, 4-on-3, and 5-on-4. Develops conditioning and decision-making in a competitive, game-like situation. Drill: In this diagram, 'W' = white jersey and 'D' = dark jersey. If your players wear reversible jerseys, then 4 players will be in darks and 5 players will be in whites. This full court drill sets … [Read more...]
Sprint and Defensive Stance Drill
Purpose: To develop the conditioning, mental toughness, and speed that is required on the basketball court. Drill: Split the team in half. Have one half of the team line up on the sideline and the other half about 5 feet behind them. Players should utilize the full length of the sideline and give themselves plenty of room. On the whistle or 'Go' command, the front line will sprint 16 widths of the court, touching each line. Also on the first whistle, the second line will get into a defensive … [Read more...]
5-on-2 Competitive Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To develop determination in defensive rebounding. The defensive rebounders, being at a great disadvantage, must work hard to get the rebound. Drill: 2 defensive players begin by positioning themselves in the lane. 5 offensive players begin outside the lane in normal team offensive positions. Also, if you have a basketball rebounder, this is an excellent drill to utilize it. The drill starts with the shooter (a manager or coach) taking the first shot from anywhere in the half court. … [Read more...]
2-Ball Dribbling Relay Drill
Purpose: To teach basketball players to dribble with either hand to develop hand-eye coordination. Also develops ballhandling skills through competition. Drill: Divide the team into equal squads. You may only have 2 squads or you may have more...it all depends on the number of players you want per squad. 2 basketballs are needed for each squad. Each squad should station themselves with half of their players on each baseline; lines across from each other. Each player at the front of the line … [Read more...]
5 Make 30 Shooting Drill
Purpose: To teach players to be more effective in their shooting and shot preparation. This team shooting drill will also develop passing, receiving, and communication skills as well as the ability to shoot under pressure if made into a competitive drill. Drill: For this drill, there are 7 at a basket; 5 shooters and 2 rebounders. The rebounders can be coaches, managers, or extra players. There are also 3 basketballs at each basket. The shooters will call a rebounders name in order to … [Read more...]
2-Line Competitive Shooting Drill
Purpose: To work on receiving a pass and shooting the basketball in a competitive situation. Also helps the passer work on making good passes to a shooter. Drill: Form two lines, one at each free throw line extended. Each line has 2 basketballs. The drill starts with the first player in line A cutting toward line B to receive the pass. Upon receiving the pass, he should square up and shoot, following his shot. After following up his shot, he will switch to the line of players that passed the … [Read more...]