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26 Offensive Moves for Basketball Players

By Hoops U.

Howie Landa is one of the most renowned and highly respected basketball coaches of all time. A member of 10 separate basketball halls of fame, Landa has achieved success at every competitive level at which he has played and coached. In the 1950s, he starred at Lebanon (PA) Valley College and competed in the Eastern Pro League. He then coached at Mercer (NJ) County College for 26 years, winning the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association title two times in four appearances and earning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Individual Skills & Drills, Offensive Skills & Moves, Playing the Perimeter, Youth Offensive Skills and Drills

Post Player Scoring Workout

By Michael Lang

Post Workout Transition Sprint layups Rim run post Seal & follow ball Trailer shot Shot fake (1 on dribble) Rip through Progression shot jump- reverse (Hand-off) (Roll on downscreen) (Sweep action) Pitch Ahead Series Screen (Lob) Roll/Wedge way back Roll, locate& finish (spin) Roll, seal- across lane (high-low) Corner of back board Low Post Series Drop step Jump hooks Turn around (jump shot) Crab dribble series Sin back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Individual Skills & Drills, Playing the Post, Youth Post Play & Drills

Preseason Basketball Shooting Workout

By Zach Keene

Use this basketball shooting workout as a preseason workout for your players. It can even be used in the early season or during the season when you want to get in a good shooting session. Players can certainly perform this workout individually but if you have gym time and space available have all your players get involved. You can set it up in your before or after school training sessions ... just put 20:00 minutes on the clock and have your players get after it. Here it is... Preseason … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Individual Skills & Drills, Shooting Drills, Youth Shooting Drills

Pete Newell’s 9 Baseline Post Moves against Tight Defense

By Hoops U.

The following 9 post moves are designed to take advantage of the open baseline when the defender is playing close and to the middle. The moves are either on the catch or created through solid footwork. Baseline Power Move 1 When looking over the inside shoulder, the post player sees that the defender is playing close and on the high side. The post player reads that the baseline is open. With the back vertical and a low center of gravity, the player makes the pivot and takes a long step … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching Tips & Tactics, Individual Skills & Drills, Playing the Post, Youth Post Play & Drills

Lipscomb 35 Shot Drill

By Hoops U.

Shooting Basketball

Purpose: To work on and improve shooting with the variety of shots and moves in this shooting drill that can be performed alone or with a partner. Drill: You need a partner, a basketball, and a basket. The drill is performed as follows: First 5: Layups off of one or two feet guarded by teammate. Try to make the lay-up clean. Take a couple of dribbles in from an angle and shoot it off the glass. Second 5: Call for basketball from partner and shoot mid-range jump shots. Move to new spot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Individual Skills & Drills, Offensive Skills & Moves, Shooting Drills, Youth Shooting Drills

How To Put Together a Skill Development Workout: Part 1

By TJ Jones

It's that time of the year where players are back in the gym trying to improve their skill set. The great players are always critiquing their game and trying to find ways to improve. Players like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are always trying to add something to their repertoire. It could be a post move, a dribble move, improved shooting, finishing around the basket, or anything that can make them a more complete player. As a skills coach I have the responsibility of making players better. Some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching Tips & Tactics, Individual Skills & Drills

3 C's for Improved Free Throw Shooting

By TJ Jones

It's the part of the season where coaches and teams prepare for the post season. You should have your eyes on the ultimate goal of making a run in the playoffs and winning that championship. If you are not in a position to make post season play, then you want to be able to finish the season strong and try to develop some momentum for next season. With teams battling for playoff position it becomes more and more important to limit turnovers, control the boards, play great defense, and make your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching Tips & Tactics, Individual Skills & Drills, Youth Teaching Tips and Tactics Tagged With: Free Throw Shooting Drills

In-Season Competitive Skill Development Drills

By TJ Jones

Basketball season is in full swing. This means coaches have been implementing game plans to take on the next opponent. Players don't have the opportunity to get in the skill development needed during practice as they should. So, it's very important for players to find time on their own to work on their skills. I believe coaches should have some competitive drills for their teams to build competitive spirit and that would make players want to get in extra work. The drills should be short, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ball Handling & Dribbling Drills, Individual Skills & Drills, Shooting Drills

Individual Basketball Player Development Workout

By Collin Wright

he 4 video's below were filmed at the 2011 Houghton College Basketball Camp during the Individual Improvement clinic. A variety of basketball player developmental drills are explained and demonstrated. These drills touch on many fundamental areas used to improve and develop basketball skills. If you would like a copy of the entire workout, send an email to coachcw.51 <AT> gmail.com. Watch Part 1 Watch Part 2 Watch Part 3 Watch Part 4         … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Individual Skills & Drills

5 Tips To Beating Someone Off the Dribble

By TJ Jones

Players like Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, and Derrick Rose have the uncanny ability to beat defenders off the dribble. They are great athletes, but they are also very skilled at ball handling and having good footwork. Below I have 5 tips on how to make a dribble move to beat someone off the dribble. Stay low When I'm taking players through drills I am constantly telling them to get low. Players that are learning this technique for the first time really struggle with this concept. I start them in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Basketball IQ, Individual Skills & Drills, Youth Teaching Tips and Tactics

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