Here is a nice layup drill that can be useful as a warm-up such as in early practice or pre-game. It incorporates finishing with a layup, obviously, but also helps with passing and outlet passing. 1 passes to 2, 1 and 2 cannot start running until after passing the ball 3 can start running after 1 has passed the ball 2 passes to 3 3 passes to 1 for a lay-up and clears to the opposite side for the outlet pass 1 clears out after shooting the lay-up 2 rebounds the … [Read more...]
Team 3-Point Shooting Drills
This series of 5 basketball shooting drills are designed to practice 3-point shooting in a team setting. All players can practice their perimeter shooting in a team setting while still getting plenty of reps. The 5 three-point shooting drills you will find in the .pdf below are: Line Jumps Competition Full Court 3's Flash, Catch, And Shoot Skip Pass 3's Kick Ahead to Trailer 3 Spartan Team 3 Point Shooting Drills … [Read more...]
Partner Shooting Drill Follow and Closeout
Purpose: To practice shooting, following own shot, passing to a shooter, and closing out on a shooter. Also improves and develops footwork and conditioning. Shoot and Follow Drill: Two players and a basketball. Player O1 shoots and follows his shot, secures the rebound, and passes to his partner who is moving to a spot. Players continue to alternate shots in this drill that should last :30 to :60 seconds. Coaching Points: Shooters should catch in a ready position Shots … [Read more...]
High School Guard Shooting Workout
This basketball shooting workout is geared toward the high school age level guard, however, these shooting drills are excellent for any position at any level. The workout contain 8 shooting drills, several with variations for additional moves. Finishing School Cone Line Series L-Cuts with Shooting Series 5 Spot Shooting Post Feed to Relocate Post Feed to Cut-Through Shooting Post Feed to Pick-and-Roll (bump cut) Post Feed to Pick-and-Roll (screen) Click the pdf … [Read more...]
NBA Basketball Skill Workout
From finishing moves to dribbling skills, the NBA Basketball Skill Workout will have you handling the basketball and scoring like a pro! This workout contains 8 scoring and ball-handling skills drills: Finishing School Finishing School (middle) 2 Step Change of Directions Jordan Drill 4 Cone Tight Spaces Drill Quick Reaction Triple Threat Quick Reaction Triple Threat vs. Defender Change of Direction Look-Off Drill Open up the NBA Basketball Skill Workout and get … [Read more...]
Dribble Tag
Purpose: To practice ball-handling, controlling, and protecting the basketball on the dribble. Also helps to develop vision and reaction. This is a fun youth basketball drill but can be used at any age (older kids will have fun because they probably played this when young). It's a fun way to end practice and also a great drill for camp situations. Drill: Place half the team inside the three-point area at one end of the court and half at the other end. Each player has a basketball. The … [Read more...]
Triangle Rebounding Toughness Drill
Purpose: To work on rebounding, aggressiveness, and toughness in a competitive drill. Drill: Three players at a basket with a coach or manager and one basketball. The players set up as shown; one on each block and one in the middle of the lane. The coach 'shoots' the basketball off the rim and the three players go after the rebound. The player who rebounds the basketball attempts to score against the other two players. The ball is live until someone scores. Repeat until predetermined … [Read more...]
5-on-5 Transition Scramble
Purpose: To work on making good, quick offensive and defensive transitions, especially when tired. To practice smart decision-making in transition. To practice dealing with chaotic and unplanned situations. To improve conditioning and build stamina. Drill: Divide into two teams for a full-court scrimmage. Five players from each team are on the court. A coach or manager is on each sideline at midcourt. Drill begins in the halfcourt with the offense attempting to score against the defense. … [Read more...]
3-on-2 Continuous Drill
Purpose: To practice the offensive fast break and the the decision-making and finishing skills required. Also to practice defending the fast break from a disadvantage in numbers. Drill: Divide into two teams, one team on each sideline. The first three offensive players start at midcourt with one basketball. The first two defenders start in the lane. The three offensive players attack the defenders until they score or turn the ball over. When the basketball is secured by the defense, … [Read more...]
Team Blitz Drill
Purpose: A continuous fast break drill that focuses on transition offense and defense and forces players to make quick decisions. Drill: The Team Blitz starts with a line of players along each sideline (team 1 and team 2). Three members of Team 1 start on the court at the top of the key area, middle player with the basketball. Two members of Team 2 start in the opposite lane from Team 1 and are ready to defend. To start, Team 1 begins dribbling down the court in an attempt to score … [Read more...]