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...]
Spartan Guard Workout
These 6 drills focus on scoring from the guard position. They combine shooting, attacking off the dribble, finishing strong, attacking and shooting off the pass. These are good drills you can utilize to further develop perimeter play. Spartan Guard Workout … [Read more...]
Manu Ginobili Scoring Series
Manu Ginobili is a dangerous scorer and is a threat anywhere on the court. Basketball players can learn a lot by studying him. This series of shooting drills are based on extensive film study of Manu's patented moves. Manu Ginobili Scoring Series Workout … [Read more...]
Tony Parker Scoring Series
Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs is a master of creating his own shot in space and in using the pick-and-roll. This workout, based on the types of shots Tony Parker takes, will help you develop the ability to score from situations that occur in games. Tony Parker Scoring Series Workout … [Read more...]
Blocking Pad Basketball Shooting Drills
Purpose: To work on shooting and finishing strong at the basket while being fouled. Contact and fouls are a part of the game and players who can play with poise and skill through that contact will have an advantage during physical games. The blocking pad is used to create safe contact so neither the shooter or fouler will get hurt. The following 4 shooting / offensive drills are examples of what you can do to improve focus and strength while shooting. You will need to get two basketball … [Read more...]
Distract the Shooter Drill
Purpose: To work on shooting while being distracted and disrupted by a defender. Drill: 2 players and 1 basketball are required for this drill. O1 starts under the basket with the basketball. O2 starts at the top of the key. O1 begins by passing the basketball to O2. O2 receives the pass and shoots the ball while O1 runs at him attempting to distract him by getting a hand up and yelling. O1 rebounds the basketball and the drill continues with O2 as the shooter until he has taken 10 … [Read more...]
Team Low Post Basketball Shooting Drill
Purpose: To work on cutting to the low post, receiving the pass, and finishing with a post move and score. Perimeter players also work on passing into the low post. This drill specifically allows the entire team to work on low post shooting in a quick, simple manner that is especially useful if there is only one coach or one basketball hoop available. Drill: At least 4 players at one basket, each with a basketball except for the first player who will begin the drill. If you have a lot of … [Read more...]
Drive to Jump Stop Layup Drill
1) Purpose: The purpose of this drill is to teach basketball players the proper technique of coming to a two-footed jump stop before shooting a layup. Drill 1 - Drive Baseline, Jump Stop Layup Drill: The first player in line starts in a corner and drives hard to the basket. A good jump stop must be executed to shoot the layup. Rebound the basketball and pass to next person in line (each player could also have his/her own basketball depending upon number of personnel and number of … [Read more...]
Free Throw Ladder
Purpose: To improve free throw shooting percentage by incorporating a competitive situation into team free throw practice. Drill: Place all of the player's names on a poster or board (or even just use a spreadsheet). To help prepare the poster, the players shall pair off and shoot 25 free throws each. The coach then writes the names in order, with the highest scorer at the top. If there are any ties, they can be broken by having the players shoot one free throw each. Each day following, … [Read more...]
Post Cross Flash Basketball Shooting Drill
Purpose: To develop the skills needed for 2 potential post shots; off the cross screen and off the high post flash. Drill: Players form into groups of 4 at each basket; 2 basketballs at each basket. The drill begins with O4 setting a cross screen for O3. After O3 slips past, O4 flashes to the high post, receives a pass from O1, turns and shoots, and gets own rebound. O3 cuts hard off the screen set by O4, receives the low post pass from O2, turns and shoots, and gets own rebound. The … [Read more...]