Purpose: Offensively, to work on ball handling, passing, and scoring in highly intense, pressure situation. Defensively, to work at on-ball defense, trapping, and double teaming. Drill: The basketball court is divided into 4 separate zones, as shown in the diagram. Place two defenders in each of the four zones. They must defend their zone, but cannot leave it. Two offensive players must attempt to bring the ball up the court through 'The Gauntlet' and score. On any miss and defensive … [Read more...]
8:40 Partner Basketball Shooting Drill
Purpose: Develop shooting accuracy through repetition. Helps you get shots off more quickly and more accurately. Also a good conditioning drill. Drill: Player 1 begins with a basketball. Player 2 is the rebounder and passer. Player 1 will begin with #1 (see below) and shoot for :30 seconds. Partners will switch roles and player 2 will shoot for :30 seconds. Each shooting drill is performed for :30 with 5 seconds allotted for switch time, i.e. total drill takes 8:40. Shots: Three … [Read more...]
The Weave Play
1) The Weave Play sidecourt out of bounds play uses a set that can give several great options to specifically call or to run; depending upon what the defense allows. The following diagrams will describe each option. The Weave Option The weave option play starts with three players out front (#1, #2, and #3), and a double high post (#4 and #5). When the inbounder receives the ball from the official, #2 screens away for #3. #3 then cuts toward the basketball and #2 stays back for … [Read more...]
4 on 4 Zone Offense Principles
Purpose: To practice the zone offense principles and techniques that were previously taught and using them in a game-like situation. Drill: Four defenders set up in a box zone defense. Offensive players O1, O2, O3 and O4 set up in a manner shown. The perimeter players, O1, O2, and O3, attack the zone using perimeter player principles. O4 should run the baseline and flash to the high post looking to get open. Coaching Points: This drill can be performed in any number of ways. As a coach, … [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...]
4-on-4 Closeout & Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To teach team closeouts and rebounding. A good closeout is the key to blocking out any offensive player. Drill: 4 offensive players line up outside the 3-point line and face the basket. They should be at least five feet apart and line up from one side of the line to the other, as shown. The coach with a basketball begins under the basket and will pass the ball to one of the 4 offensive players. The defense will react by sprinting out to the offensive player they are guarding. The … [Read more...]
Triangle Press Offense
1) The idea behind the triangle zone press offense is to keep the lanes filled but to also keep three players in a 'triangle' situation. With the lanes filled and a player down near the basket, the defense will have to make a decision as to who to trap and when. The triangle formation will always ensure that someone should be open if they do attempt a trap. O4 takes the ball out of bounds and passes to O1. O3 cuts hard to the middle looking for a pass from O1. If O1 passes to O3, O3 dribbles … [Read more...]
Turn the Corner Drill
Purpose: To develop the dribble-drive -- adding explosiveness to the move. Drill: Line or player at top. Coach/player with basketball on the wing. The player makes a V-cut away from the ball and cuts back hard to top, receiving the pass. Upon receiving the pass, the player will fake, then dribble at the cone and turn the corner sharp for a layup. Plant the outside to change direction and speed. Variation: Be sure to go both ways, left and right. You could also add a jump shot as they … [Read more...]
4 Around 1 Power Motion Offense
1) The 4 around 1 Power Set Motion Offense can be a useful offensive set if you have player you would like to isolate. This is an inside attack that enables a team to take advantage of favorable matchups, to get high percentage shots, and to get into the bonus situation quickly. The formation takes the shape of a box with the 'power' player (5) inside and the other four players spread on the perimeter. The 'power' player sets up well above the block and simply follows the ball as it is … [Read more...]
Twins
1) The 'Twins' quick hitter is designed to get a layup. In the opening set, O1 has the ball at the top, O2 and O3 are on the low block, O4 is at the free throw line and O5 is stacked above O3. 2) The play starts with O2 and O3 cutting to the wing. O1 has the option of going to either side. In this diagram, O1 goes left -- if he had gone to the right, O5 would need to slide over to the left block to clear the low post area. O1 passes to O2 on the wing. 3) After … [Read more...]