Watch as Coach Dwane Casey explains and players demonstrate adjustments in a zone defense vs mid screen and roll.
Encourage Athletes
Another major role of the coach during competitions is to recognize and praise athletes. According to world-renowned soccer coach Sir Alex…
Taking Charges – Larry Shyatt
Watch as Coach Larry Shyatt explains and players demonstrate this taking charges practice drill.
Screening
Screening is one of the most overlooked fundamentals, although it is a teachable maneuver that takes only work and concentration. Players can learn…
Shooting Drill – Joe Abunassar – Impact Basketball
Watch as Coach Joe Abunassar explains and players demonstrate this shooting drill.
Perimeter Player’s 3 Line Shooting Drill – Bruce Weber – Kansas State
Watch as Coach Bruce Weber explains and players demonstrate this 3 line shooting drill.
Floaters Shooting Drills
Floater Choreography Drill – Setup: Use one player and one basketball. The player stands on the baseline with the ball. Execution: 1. The player…
Two Line Shooting Drill – Steve Prohm – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Prohm explains and players demonstrate this two line shooting drill.
Individual Defensive Rebounding Drills
Hit-Go Technique: Use the hit-go technique to stop your opponent’s path to the rebound by striking them with a forearm to the chest. As soon as…
Trace Passing Drill – Norm Persin – Oak Hill Union High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Norm Persin explains and players demonstrate this Trace Passing Drill.
Offensive Rebounding Spin Drill – James Jones – Yale Univ.
Watch as Coach James Jones explains and players demonstrate this Offensive Rebounding Spin Drill.
Improve Your Movement on the Court With These 3 Basketball Agility Drills
Basketball requires many technical skills and a high level of athleticism. Agility is one of the key athletic attributes essential for success on the court. Basketball agility drills improve quickness…
Shooting – Jumpshot Drill – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Andy Borman explains and a shooter demonstrates this Jumpshot Drill.
Quick Hitters vs Man or Zone Defense – Mark Few – Gonzaga Univ.
Watch as Coach Few explains and players demonstrate Gonzaga’s Bulldog action.
Diamond Chair Drill – Smart Basketball Training
Watch as Coach Austin McBeth explains and demonstrates this Diamond Chair Drill.
How to Master the 2-1-2 Zone Defense in Basketball
One of my favorite defenses in basketball is the 2-1-2 zone. I often call it “X” because of how the players set up. If it’s done well, it makes it very difficult for an opposing team to score…
Sideline Out of Bounds Play – Wisconsin Circle – Austin McBeth
Watch as Coach Austin McBeth explains and players demonstrate this Wisconsin Circle Sideline Out of Bounds Play.
Defending a UCLA Cut – Frank Allocco – University of San Francisco
Watch as Coach Frank Allocco explains and players demonstrate defending a UCLA Cut.
Coach Communication Guidelines Self-Assessment
1. Messages should be direct. Coaches who are weak on this quality avoid straightforward, direct communication. Their athletes may not know where they stand. These coaches…
Coach Communication Guidelines Self-Assessment
1. Messages should be direct. Coaches who are weak on this quality avoid straightforward, direct communication. Their athletes may not know where they stand. These coaches…
Fist Motion Delay
While it would be great if every game afforded coaches the luxury of superior talent, many head coaches face rebuilding programs, low-budget/low-endowment situations, or conference rivals who have strong traditions and…
Penetrate and Shoot Drill with Cuonzo Martin – Univ. of California, Berkeley
Watch as coaches explain and players demonstrate this Penetrate and Shoot Drill.
Foul Line Blockouts – James Jones – Yale Univ.
Watch as Coach James Jones explains and players demonstrate foul line blockouts.
Fast Feet, Quick Mind: How To Develop Pivot Work With Mental Acuity
A question often asked about a player is: “Can he create his own shot?” In order to develop the answer to this vital phase of the game, we’ve developed…
Scoring Plays From the Frontcourt – Last Possession
In a last possession situation when a team is behind by 3 or fewer points and has a time-out, specific issues arise. The biggest concern is getting the ball to the player who has the best chance…
Shooting in Transition: Step & Snap Back Pull Ups – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Vince Walden explains and players demonstrate this step & snap back pull ups – shooting in transition drill.
Sideline Out of Bounds Play – Izzo 2 – Austin McBeth
Watch as Coach Austin McBeth explains and players demonstrate this sideline out of bounds play.
Shooting – Two Ball Volume Drill – Gary Close
Watch as Coach Gary Close explains and players demonstrate this two ball volume drill.
Individual Defensive Drills
Line Closeout Drill: Breakdown – Setup – Use one player; The player starts the drill under the rim on the baseline. Execution – 1. The player sprints…
Cookie Cutter Shooting Drill – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Andy Borman explains and players demonstrate this Cookie Cutter Shooting Drill.