Purpose: To practice offensive and defensive rebounding in a competitive situation and to practice making the outlet pass on a defensive rebound. Drill: Three defensive players position themselves inside three offensive players. Two coaches or managers are also on the court. The coach shoots the basketball and the defensive players attempt to block out while the offensive players go after the rebound. If the defense gets the rebound, they pivot and make an outlet pass to either coach. To … [Read more...]
Trapping Drill
Purpose: To work on the fundamentals of trapping the ballhandler in the frontcourt and trapping/containing the dribbler in the backcourt. This is a nice defensive breakdown drill for teaching trapping fundamentals and is especially effective if you utilize a defensive trap within your system ... whether you trap from a zone defense or a man-to-man defense. Drill (Frontcourt Variation): One offensive player starts near the midcourt / sideline as shown. Two defenders are about 3-5 feet away. A … [Read more...]
Intensity Shooting Drill
Purpose: Teach players intensity and effort in this shooting drill by having them attempt to make as many shots as possible in one minute. Drill: One player with one basketball will start under a basket. To begin the Intensity Shooting Drill, shoot a layup. After grabbing the basketball from the net, take 2 hard dribbles away from the basket in any direction. Stop to turn and square up, then shoot the basketball. After the shot, hustle after your rebound and continue for one minute. Goal … [Read more...]
Curl the Line Inbounds Play
The Curl the Line out of bounds play is simple to install and can be run against both man-to-man or zone defense and is also a great last second play option. The line brings the defenders together at the start. A couple of cuts and a screen pulls the defenders away creating a space for an open shot attempt. The play sets up with O1 taking the ball out of bounds. O2, O5, and O4 form a line along the free throw lane. O3 starts at about the three-point line toward the weakside of the … [Read more...]
Flow Ball Screen Transition Offense
The Flow Ball Screen Transition Offense can be utilized as a series of set plays or most importantly and effectively as a secondary transition offense. In the following diagrams, you will see 8 different entries into the 'flow'. Each of them utilize an on-ball screen to create scoring opportunities. Below the diagrams, you can read through the keys to help you run the Flow Ball Screen Transition Offense effectively. DRAG ENTRY The point guard, O1, sets up for the forward (O5) to ball screen … [Read more...]
1-4 X Zone Offense
The 1-4 X Zone Offense starts out in a 1-4 set as shown in the following diagram. It can really be used against any zone defense because as the offensive players move, they will be flashing and cutting to open areas in the zone. The 1-4 X Zone Offense works well as a quick hitter but can also be run as a continuity, as you will see in the last diagram. This is a great set which helps you attack the middle of the zone defense. The 1-4 X Zone Offense starts from a 1-4 high set and can be … [Read more...]
Read the 2-3 Inbound Options Play
The Read the 2-3 Inbound Options play is designed to be run against a team that defends the baseline inbounds play with a 2-3 zone defense. A smart passer and smart receiver will almost guarantee an open shot opportunity. The diagram above shows the base formation of the Read the 2-3 Inbound Options play. One player stands in each corner outside the 3-point line. Both players should be threats to shoot the '3'. The other two players line up at the free throw line in a doublestack formation. … [Read more...]
2-on-2 Help and Recover Drill
Purpose: To teach the basic help and recover responsibilities utilized within your man-to-man defensive system. Develops help-and-recover techniques and helps teammates learn to work together. Drill: This diagram demonstrates the help and recover from the guard position, as they are further away from the basket. The player not guarding the basketball should be in a position off his defender and toward the basketball. He is in this position to discourage penetration by the dribbler. In this … [Read more...]
2 Minute Transition Game
Purpose: To work on offensive and defensive transition in a 5-on-5 competitive, game-type situation. Drill: Players 1 through 5 are on offense. Players x1 through x5 are on defense. The teams will stay on offense or defense for entire 2 minutes. The drill begins with the offensive team taking the ball at the top. They will run the offense and attempt to score. On a made field goal, the offensive team will take the ball out of bounds and break the other way down the court. The defensive team … [Read more...]
Roll-Out Jump Shot Series
Purpose: To develop jump shot skills by learning to shoot game-type shots. Also helps to develop the ability to create open space and to shoot off the dribble. Drill #1: Roll-Out J Start with your back to the baseline and your outside foot touching the lane line. Roll the basketball towards the free throw line. Run after the basketball and pick it up as it crosses the free throw line, pivot, and face the basket. Shoot the jump shot. Follow shot. If made, continue drill. If missed, gather … [Read more...]