Purpose: To teach players to 'finish' the fast break. This drill teaches the point guard to use the jump stop and it teaches the wing players to run hard at the basket and finish with a layup. Drill: 3 lines at half court, ball in middle line. Coach stands under basket, also with a basketball. The drill begins with the point guard dribbling to the free throw line (you can use a cone, chair, or anything to simulate a defender; thereby forcing the pg to stop). The outside players run hard to the … [Read more...]
Lane Penetration Drill
Purpose: Teach and train basketball players to penetrate into the lane and finish strong. Drill: 2 lines on the wing, one basketball in each line. Place a cone just off the lane/elbow area. The first player begins by utilizing a shot fake, driving to the cone, turning the corner and penetrating into the lane. Execute a jump stop and power up strongly, finishing high off the backboard with the shot. Rebound your shot, pass back to the same line and rotate to the end of the other line. Once shot … [Read more...]