Purpose: To develop the ability to offensive rebound and have a strong putback to finish with a score. Drill: Players will form groups of 3 and go to a basket (each group will also need a basketball). O1 will toss or shoot the ball off the rim or backboard (the intent is to miss the shot). O2 will step to the hoop, jump up to secure the rebound, come down, and then power back up for the score. As O2 comes down, O3 will attempt to strip the ball from O2. Repeat for a predetermined number of … [Read more...]
3-on-2 Full Court Chaser Drill
Purpose: To work on a fast break situation and develop the decision making abilities of the point guard (or whoever is leading the break). Also is good for working on transition defense. Drill: This drill is run as a 3-on-2 with a defensive chaser attempting to 'recover' and make it a 3-on-3. The point guard starts on the free throw line (or free throw line extended) and the chaser starts on the baseline. The other two defenders start inside their respective players and a step or two closer … [Read more...]
2-3 Zone Buster Offense
The 2-3 zone buster is a zone offense that incorporates the concept of attacking zones by passing inside and then going weak side or reversing the ball from the inside to the weak side and then going inside. This zone offense will enable you to get the ball inside and attack any style of 2-3 zone defense. The offense can be launched from a variety of formations, but the 1-2-2 (as shown above) or the 1-4 (next diagram) is most recommended. The above diagram shows the offense being launched … [Read more...]
Backscreen to Double Box Set Play
Following a quick attempt at a give and go to score, this quick hitter from out of a box set incorporates a backscreen and double screen to get a great shot opportunity. O1 passes to O3 on the right wing and cuts hard to the right block looking for a possible return pass for a layup. If nothing, O3 reverses the basketball with a pass to O4, who is flashing to the top of the key. On the reversal pass from O3 to O4, O1 sets a backscreen for O3. O4 and O5 then set a doublescreen for O1. This is … [Read more...]
1-4 Attack Offense
The 1-4 Attack Offense is a great attack vs. any type of defense, man or zone. It is also simple enough and easy enough to execute that your players will pick it up in no time. The 1-4 Attack Offense gives you the winning edge because it supplies you with three unbeatable advantages: More versatility in the use of offensive personnel Much, MUCH better rebounding An attack so strategically foolproof that your opponent will have more defensive problems than he can possibly handle Because the … [Read more...]
3-on-4 Halfcourt Defense Drill
Purpose: To work on and improve defensive stance, lateral movement, closeout technique and defensive communication. Drill: The drill begins, as shown in above diagram -- 4 offensive players line up around the three-point line, 3 defenders begin in the lane area, and the coach has the basketball up top. The coach can pass to any of the four offensive players along the three-point line. The defensive players have to move on the pass (closeout, deny position, weakside position) and communicate … [Read more...]
Circle Block Out Drill
Purpose: To develop team and individual rebounding and blocking out skills. Drill: Divide into 5 offense and 5 defense and position them around any circle on the floor (could also go with groups of 3 or 4, if necessary). Place a basketball in the middle of the circle. On the whistle or word 'shot', the defenders will attempt to stop the offensive players from getting to the ball for 3 seconds. Options: Spread players back about 5 feet to make the circle bigger Defenders must hold offensive … [Read more...]
Cone Dodge Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To develop body control and footwork when rebounding the basketball. Drill: Place cones on the floor in the lane area as shown. Players will line up around the three-point circle, each will be given a number. One player will be the 'shooter'; they can take turns as the shooter. The coach will yell out a number and that player will immediately go after the rebound by weaving through the cones. The ball should not hit the floor and the player should not touch any of the cones. Once the … [Read more...]
Two Line Tips Drill
Purpose: To develop ball control and rebounding skills, as well as work on conditioning. Drill: Place 2 cones at the midcourt area as shown. Players will form 2 lines with the first player in each line holding a basketball. Two line tips is a continuous drill that begins with O1 and O2 simultaneously tossing their basketballs against the backboard, then sprinting around their corresponding cones to the opposite line. O3 and O4 will then jump up, grab the ball, come down with it, jump back … [Read more...]
1-on-2 to 2-on-1 Drill
Purpose: Develop the full court speed dribble and the ability to finish while being pressured or chased. Also develops conditioning and scoring/defending a fast break situation. Drill: Begin with 3 lines at one end of the court, basketball in the middle line. The drill begins with the offensive player in the middle line speed dribbling to the opposite basket and attempting to make a layup. As soon as 'O' passes the free throw line, X1 and X2 begin chasing the dribbler and trying to prevent the … [Read more...]