Out of the 1-4 high set, 'Loyola' has a lot of good action that can create shots off of a basket cut or there are options to create open 3-pointers. The players set up in a 1-4 high set as shown above. The point guard, O1 initiates the action by passing to O3 on the wing and then cutting off of O5 to the low block. O3 can pass to O1 if open on the cut. O3 steps out to top of key to replace O1. O3 reverses the basketball back to O4 at the top. O2 takes a few steps towards O4 and … [Read more...]
1-4 High Ball Screen Series
Introduction This summer, my goal is to become a better set play coach. Sets are one of my weaknesses offensively, so I am trying to make it a strength. One of the great things about sets is that you can control who has the ball as well as who's taking the shots and where they are taking them from. I was recently watching “Sets to Get Your Best Players Shots” by Paul McDonald (Vermilion Community College). One of the sets he ran got my brain thinking about how you could run this as a … [Read more...]
Criss-Cross Double Screen
This is an effective play from the box set formation that creates multiple shot opportunities by having 2 players criss-cross (scissor-action) a double screen. O1 dribbles to the left as O4 and O5 step into the lane to set a double screen. O2 cuts high to the top and O3 cuts low to the ballside short corner. O4 steps back to the ball after the cutters have gone through. O5 dives to weakside low block area to be in weakside rebounding position. O1 can pass to O2, O3, or O4. It is … [Read more...]
Outlet and Fill Drill
Purpose: To work on making the outlet pass and filling the lane in a fast break situation. To work on receiving the outlet pass and quickly dribbling downcourt. Also develops a variety of skills necessary for an effective fast break such as passing, jump stops, and finishing. Drill: Two players on the court with one basketball. O1 starts under basket with the basketball. O2 starts in outlet area. O1 begins drill by tossing the basketball off the backboard and jumping up to secure the rebound. … [Read more...]
Quinnipiac 1-4 High Ball Screen Play
This play from a 1-4 high set creates possible multiple scoring options. The high ball screen allows your point guard to attack the middle and look to score or create for a teammate. The players set up in a high 1-4, as shown. This play can be run to either side. The play is initiated with a pass from O1 to O4 at the elbow. As O4 receives the pass, O3 cuts through to the opposite corner. If open, O4 can make the backdoor pass to O3 for the layup. After passing to O4, O1 cuts over and behind … [Read more...]
3-on-2 Halfcourt Transition Drills
Purpose: To practice and develop decision-making abilities. To practice finishing in a fast break or transition situation. The focus is normally on offense with this drill, but it also helps defenders learn to work from a numerical disadvantage. Drill 1: 3-on-2 Drill: 2 defenders start in the lane as shown. 3 offensive players start at the half court line, basketball in the middle. Additional players will wait in lines behind half court. The drill begins when O1 starts dribbling to attack … [Read more...]
Flare Iso Pick and Roll Play
The Flare Iso Pick and Roll Play can be a very useful quick hitter coming out of a timeout or even at the end of a quarter or game. This play can be used when a 3-point shot is needed or when you simply want to isolate a guard on the wing with the option to drive or use the pick and roll. The players set up in a box formation with the point guard at the top. The play is initiated when O4 sets a backscreen for O3 who cuts out to the wing. At the same time, O5 sets a backscreen for O2 who cuts … [Read more...]
2-on-1 Wing Shot and Defend Drill
Purpose: This combination drill works on a variety of basketball skills and fundamentals. The offensive players work on dribbling, passing, jump stops, and layups or jump shots. The defender works on stopping the dribbler and then recovering to help defend the wing shot or drive. Drill: Two offensive players near midcourt, one in the middle with basketball and one near the sideline. One defender begins at the free throw line. O1 begins by dribbling toward the lane, forcing X1 to defend … [Read more...]
Throw-In Break the Press Drill
Purpose: To teach players how to get open to receive the pass against a press. A simple drill, but necessary to help players learn to get open when closely guarded in the full court. Drill: Divide team into two lines; line 1 are the inbounders and line 2 are the receivers. The first player in line is the defender. (If you have large numbers or want to utilize time, use more baskets). O1 will attempt to pass the basketball inbounds to O2 before the 5 second call. O2 can utilize any number of … [Read more...]
Continuous 10-Second Basketball Game
Purpose: To practice and develop decision-making abilities in a full speed game situation. Offensive players will also work on scoring when a basket is needed. Defensive players will work on stopping the offense from scoring when that is needed. Also a great drill to improve conditioning. Drill: Divide your squad into 2 teams, with 5 players from each team on the court (5 offense vs. 5 defense). The teams will play a normal full court game of 5 on 5 with one exception ... each time they gain … [Read more...]