Purpose: Learning the Crossover Step Layup move will help to create strong shot opportunities when a player drives to the basket. Drill: Players will line up on the wing, as shown. (If you have several baskets at your disposal, use them.) At least one ball per group. The first player begins by dribbling hard to the cone, jump stops, and then executing the crossover step and finishing with a layup/baby hook shot. Grab your shot and pass back to next person in line without a ball and then move … [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...]
Post Jump Stop Drill
Purpose: To learn and develop the skill of executing a jump stop when receiving a pass in the post so that you have the option of either foot as a pivot foot. Also helps you to think about and anticipate potential scoring moves. Drill: A coach or manager on each wing, as shown. Both coaches have a basketball. All post players begin under the basket as shown. You may also include all players, regardless of position, especially if your offense moves players in and out of the post. O1 begins by … [Read more...]