Purpose: This simple layup drill helps a basketball player practice the footwork and technique involved in shooting a layup. An obvious drill youth basketball coaches can use to help teach the layup and the technique it requires. Drill: Begin this drill by standing at the right elbow area of the lane. Start the movement by taking a dribble with the right hand and, at the same time, stepping forward with the left foot. (The step and dribble should occur simultaneously). Next, step with your … [Read more...]

Purpose: Learn to shoot a layup strongly to prevent it from being blocked. Drill: The offensive player will start at the top of the key and the defensive player starts at the foul line extended about one step from the sideline (you can start the offensive player at any spot you desire, wing, corner, etc -- and you can start the defender wherever you desire as well). When the coach yells 'Go', the offensive player will drive to the basket while the defensive player hustles in to contest the … [Read more...]

Purpose: To practice the jump shot from specific areas on the court in a team and competitive situation. A simple, yet effective team shooting drill that adds competitiveness and fun to practice. Drill: This drill can be done with 3-6 players per basket. You can utilize as many baskets as possible and will need 3 balls per basket. If you do not have access to several baskets, you can also have more players per basket with equal lines of players at each spot. In this diagram, the shooting … [Read more...]

Purpose: To work on short range shots from the low block area. This is also a basketball shooting drill that can be used during pregame warm-ups so the players can warm-up with close range shots and prepare the muscle-memory. Drill: 2 basketballs needed. One player begins on a low block and the other players form 2 lines as shown, ball in the front of each line. O3 begins by passing to O1, who takes the short jump shot. After passing, O3 loops through the lane, receives the pass from O2, then … [Read more...]