Purpose: The offensive player will learn to stay active while passing under pressure. The offensive low post player will work on a power move to score. Drill: The drill begins with an offensive player dribbling in from half court. The defender, X, is stationed at the free throw line where he will stop the dribble and then give intense pressure. Offensive player, O1, will not pass until the coach yells "pass". O1 must keep active by pivoting until he is allowed to pass. The 2 low offensive … [Read more...]
Mouse in the Middle
Purpose: To work on passing skills against defensive pressure. Drill: Five offensive players form a circle around one defensive player (as shown in upper half of court diagram). The offensive players begin by passing the basketball to each other while trying to keep the defender from stealing the pass. As the players get the idea of the drill and become proficient vs. one defender, start adding more defenders to the 'middle'. This will increase the challenge to the offensive players. If a … [Read more...]
Spartan Basketball Skill Development Workout
This basketball skills workout contains a variety of drills to develop and improve in the area's of passing, shooting, moves off the dribble, and more. Spartan Skill Development Workout … [Read more...]
Star Passing Drill
Purpose: The Star Passing Drill is useful in the development of passing skills, as well as focus and concentration. Drills: Five players will form the five points of a star, as shown. One player starts with the basketball and passes to the second player on the right. Continue this process for as long as you want. Coaching Points: Practice all the various types of passes such as chest, bounce, one-hand (left and right), and overhead. Variations: Have the players change direction … [Read more...]
Three in the Circle Basketball Passing Drill
Purpose: For offensive players to work on passing under double-team pressure. This drill can also be useful for defensive players to learn double-teaming techniques and off-ball anticipation. Drill: The drill begins with the coach passing a ball to one of the offensive players around the circle. The two players in the middle that are closest to the ball go to double team the ball. Player 1 attempts to pass to anyone on the circle except for the two players on either side (2 and 9 in this … [Read more...]