Purpose: To teach aggressiveness along with rebounding, inside scoring, and inside defensive skills. Drill: At each available basket, have groups of 4 to 6 players. 3 players are in the drill at one time. More players can be at each basket if necessary, but you should have at least 4 per basket. A coach or manager is also needed at each basket to shoot (and miss) the basketball and to be a passing outlet for the rebounder. The rules for 'Survival Rebounding' are as follows: The drill/game … [Read more...]
5-on-2 Competitive Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To develop determination in defensive rebounding. The defensive rebounders, being at a great disadvantage, must work hard to get the rebound. Drill: 2 defensive players begin by positioning themselves in the lane. 5 offensive players begin outside the lane in normal team offensive positions. Also, if you have a basketball rebounder, this is an excellent drill to utilize it. The drill starts with the shooter (a manager or coach) taking the first shot from anywhere in the half court. … [Read more...]
No Hands Hell Drill
Purpose: To improve team defense techniques, fundamentals, and movements. Also improves communication, concentration, and toughness. Drill: The No Hands Hell Drill is a 5-on-5 team defense drill. The defense begins in the quarter-court (top of key) and they must play with their hands behind their backs. After :30 seconds, the defense can use their hands and must not allow the offense to score for the full duration of the possession. The duration should usually be :45 to :60 seconds. If your … [Read more...]
2-on-1 Tip-In Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To develop aggressiveness in rebounding, body control and balance, and timing during contact. Drill: Three players at a basket; one offensive and two defensive players. The offensive player works at keeping the ball alive until he successfully taps it in the basket. O1 stands a couple of feet in front of the rim with a basketball. The defenders, X1 and X2, start on each side of the lane, with at least one foot touching the lane line. O1 tosses the basketball off the backboard and … [Read more...]
Go Up Strong Shooting Drill
Purpose: This drill helps instill the habit of strong ball control on layups. Many players lose the ball and/or lose control if they are bumped even just slightly on the shot. This can cost points and you cannot count on the officials seeing every bit of contact. Drill: Split into 3 groups at a basket. Group O1 will line up facing the basket from any angle/spot on the court. This spot should be changed frequently when doing this drill. Another group (O2) starts near the basket, while group O3 … [Read more...]
Cross-Court Block Outs
Purpose: To develop defensive rebounding blockout techniques. Also develops intensity and toughness. Drill: Form two lines with one at the free throw line extended at the sideline. The other line at the midcourt line. The sideline is the defensive blocker and the middle is the offensive rebounder. The basketball is placed on the floor in the free throw circle. On whistle or signal from coach, one player from each line goes for the ball. The defensive blocker must make contact and hold contact … [Read more...]
Finish the Rebound Drill
Purpose: To develop the ability to offensive rebound and have a strong putback to finish with a score. Drill: Players will form groups of 3 and go to a basket (each group will also need a basketball). O1 will toss or shoot the ball off the rim or backboard (the intent is to miss the shot). O2 will step to the hoop, jump up to secure the rebound, come down, and then power back up for the score. As O2 comes down, O3 will attempt to strip the ball from O2. Repeat for a predetermined number of … [Read more...]
Loose Ball Drill
Purpose: This a hustle drill -- if you can outhustle the others, you get the 'prize' (in this case, the basketball). This Loose Ball Drill helps to instill hustle and lets the players know the importance of getting a loose ball; and getting on the floor for it, if needed. Drill: Place four basketballs on the free throw line. Five players will stand behind the baseline as shown. On the coach's command of 'Go', the five players will sprint to recover the four balls. Options: The following are … [Read more...]