Watch as Coach Porter Moser explains, and players demonstrate this throw and go zone shooting drill with emphasis on building habits. The strong side starts with a throw and go while the weak is executing […]
Catch the Cutter Drill with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico demonstrates this defensive drill progression to practice defending in the lane, keeping your head on a swivel, and communication.
Nickel and Dime Drill with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
How often do you use competitive drills in practice? Coach Nancy Fahey demonstrates this nickel and dime drill to work on team offense and defense with some added pressure.
Pack Line 3 on 3 Positioning Drill with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this pack line 3 on 3 positioning drill. The drill emphasis closing out on the ball, gap and midline position. Each player’s position changes as the ball is […]
Turning Today’s Kids Into Champions Quickly
I was talking to a coach I mentor last week and he said something that stopped me dead in my tracks. This is a guy who invests a ton of time and effort into becoming […]
Talking on the Court
Originally Published in and Provided by: Raise Your Game Good teams talk. Great teams communicate. Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley often closes his eyes for a minute in the middle of practice so he […]
Why Functionally Fast with Mike Neighbors – Univ. of Arkansas
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Hit Series with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey discusses her system for calling plays called the “Hit Series” that continually rotates throughout the game.
Secondary Offense Curl with Brooke Atkinson – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Watch as Coach Brooke Atkinson explains, and players demonstrate this secondary curl play. The intent is to get your best player the ball and create mismatches.
Ball Spins Drill with Travis Ford – Saint Louis University
Watch as Coach Travis Ford explains, and players demonstrate this ball spins drill. This is an everyday drill ran in either individual or team sessions. The offensive player will ball spin rip and the sweep […]
Special Situations: Box-and-One
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics The box-and-one is designed to guard one player man-to-man and to defend the rest of the team in a zone. The intent […]
Team Building Activity Instructions
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]
Daily Performance Evaluation Rating with Sue Guevara (Retired)
Watch as Coach Sue Guevara discusses the performance evaluation rating system that she used for every single practice to help her set the lineup on game days and keep her athletes accountable.
3 on 3 on 3 End Line Drill with Charli Turner Thorne – Arizona St. Univ.
Watch as Coach Charli Turner Thorne explains, and players demonstrate this 3 on 3 on 3 end line drill. This is an out of bounds offensive and defensive fundamentals drill. This is an aggressive offense […]
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
Practice Plan: Defensive Fundamentals and Position Work with Krista Gerlich – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Krista Gerlich explains how she has a drill bank written down and encourages coaches to do the same. This is not only for practice but also for camps and JV and Middle […]
Up Shooting with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey discusses this fast-paced shooting drill that forces athletes to focus on passing and off-ball movement before taking a shot.
Developing Culture with Adam Cohen – Stanford University
Watch as Coach Adam Cohen discusses how he believes it is important to have core values that everyone believes in. At Stanford, those core values are invested, tough, and selfless. Coach encourages you to be […]
Got to Grind with Felisha Legette-Jack – Syracuse Univ.
Watch as Coach Felisha Legette-Jack (previously at the University at Buffalo) discusses that excellent talent level exists in New York State and she encourages coaches to grow and develop this talent. Coach believes that anyone […]
Take the Charge with Paul Kelly – (Retired) De La Salle High School (LA)
Watch as Coach Paul Kelly explains that his team works on how to take a charge every day at practice. Coach attributes winning to his team having that hardcore mentality with emphasis on the importance […]
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Sideline Out of Bounds Play with Mike Fratello – Former NBA Coach
Watch as Coach Mike Fratello explains, and players demonstrate this last-second sideline out of bounds play. #5 sets the pick and yells switch then slips the screen for the basket. It is important that the […]
Jammer Safety with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford explains, and players demonstrate this jammer safety pressure defense. They want to defend the entire floor and place the offense in an uncomfortable position exposing ball handling skills.
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Defense: Little Big with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey explains, and players demonstrate this little big screen. It is important that the player being screened does not contact the screener first, but they hit and peel with their player […]
Having Poise on the Bench with Oliver Winterbone – Oklahoma City Thunder
Watch as Oliver Winterbone explains that having poise on the bench has an impact on the players as it displays confidence and preparedness. Poise is also key in dealing with referees during a game.
Using the Clock: Three Man Triangle
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Focus To gain control of the game by using the clock to advantage. Procedure Players begin on the half court. Follow these […]
Improving Communication
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Miscommunication is repeatedly cited as the number one source of stress for coaches. Effective communication is a learned skill, and like […]
Deny the Post Drill
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics Setup Use four players and one basketball. There is one player on each wing outside the three-point arc and two players are on […]
Zone Out of Bounds Play with Kurt Guelsdorf
Watch as Coach Kurt Guelsdorf explains, and players demonstrate this zone out of bounds play.