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...]
Pivot and Score Drill
Purpose: To work on moving into the pass, pivoting away from the defense on the reception, making a move and scoring. Drill: Three lines, or three players, as shown in the diagram. O1 line is the passer, O2 is the receiver, and X is the defender. O2 moves in the direction of the pass from O1. As he receives the ball, he stops and pivots away from the defender (X) who has moved into position from the side. After the pivot, O2 makes a move and dribbles in quickly for a layup or pull-up … [Read more...]
1-on-1 Fast Break Drill vs. Defender
Purpose: To work on scoring in an open court, one-on-one situation. Also simulates the point guard being tightly defended in a half-court situation. This is an excellent fast break drill, dribbling drill, and breakdown drill -- teaching the dribbler to make quick and effective moves to score. Drill: Begin with a line for dribblers at half court and follow these rules: The defender will begin no more than 10 feet away from the offensive player. The offensive player begins at the back of the … [Read more...]