This box set quick hitter makes use of a diagonal screen and a cross screen to get a scoring opportunity from the low post. To initiate the play, the point guard, O1, takes it on the dribble to the left wing. O3 sets a diagonal screen and O4 sets a cross screen for O5, who cuts to the left block. O2 cuts to the top, rubbing his defender off the screen by O4. The point guard will look to O5 cutting to the basket or O2 flashing to the top of the key for a 3-point shot. O3 or O4 may also … [Read more...]
The Daily Dozen
1) Purpose: To work on the basic fundamentals of dribbling, dribble moves, and shooting. This is a great drill to use as a warm-up for practice. Drill: I. Dribbles O = players in equal lines in opposite corners of the court as shown ^ = cones or spots where the moves are performed The first player in line will dribble to the spots and perform a dribbling move, then change direction and dribble to the next spot. Once completed, go to the end of the opposite line. Dribble … [Read more...]
Pass and Score Under Pressure Drill
Purpose: To help the players recognize passing and catching in motion, defensive recovery from the weakside, and scoring while being challenged. This drill covers a lot of areas within a transition setting. It is a great game-simulation drill and also highly competitive. Players will enjoy this drill and get great conditioning besides. Drill: Player 1 begins in the foul lane, with a ball, and facing the basket. Player 2 and Player 3 stand about 15 feet away on each side of the baseline. #1 … [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...]
Corner Box Play
This out of bounds play sets up with the box formation in the corner rather than in the lane. It enables a post player to 'post up' without help defense being a factor. When the official hands the basketball to #3, #5 backs defender across the lane looking for a pass. #4 v-cuts from the elbow and replaces #5 on the low block. #1 sets a backscreen for #2, then flares deep as a safety valve. #3 looks first for #5; then #4 or #2. #1 only if no one has become available. … [Read more...]
Post X Continuity Zone Offense
The Post X Continuity Zone Offense is a simple offense to run and is most effective against even-front zones. 1) The offense starts in something of a 1-4 high set as shown. The point guard, #1, can dribble the ball either left or right to initiate the offense. In this diagram, #1 begins by dribbling to the right. #1 dribbles to the right side and passes to #2. #2 can start low in order to cut out to the wing or utilize a v-cut. #1 passes to #2 and then cuts down the lane and out to the … [Read more...]
Continuous 3-on-3 Drill
Purpose: This drill is a continuous halfcourt 3 on 3 drill with players rotating quickly from offense to defense. It teaches players to react quickly and communicate effectively. Any aspect of basketball can be emphasized such as offense, defense, rebounding, passing, etc. Drill: 12 players get into 3 lines. Alternate jersey colors in each line. The first player in each line steps out to be on defense (3 defenders). The next 3 players will be on offense and attack the basket in a 3 on 3 … [Read more...]
Continuity Basketball Dribbling Drill
Purpose: To develop basketball dribbling and ball handling skills. Drill: Each player should have his or her own basketball (or there should at least be several balls in the line). The players all begin at one end of court as shown. The first player begins by dribbling to the first cone and performing a dribble move. The player continues to the second cone and performs a second move. Finally, at the third cone, the player executes a move, finishes with a layup, rebounds the ball, and performs … [Read more...]
Combination Man-Zone Defense
The Combination Man-Zone Defense is so-called because it combines zone defense and man-to-man defense principles. This defense can be used as a change-up during a game or it can even be run for an entire game. The effectiveness of the Combination Man-Zone Defense is that it works well at disrupting teams that do a good job of running a motion offense and shooting the 3-pointer. 1) The rules for this defense are quite simple. As shown in the diagram, the three perimeter players, X1, X2, and … [Read more...]
The Rebound Game
Purpose: To help your basketball team become more adept at both offensive and defensive rebounding. This is a very tough and competitive drill that will wonderfully improve your overall team rebounding. Drill: Divide the squad into four teams of three players. (If you have more than twelve players, just add them equally to the four teams so they can rotate after each shot attempt.) Coaches or managers can be perimeter shooters, passing the ball back and forth several times before shooting … [Read more...]