Watch as Coach Dwayne Stephens explains, and players demonstrate, how to defend a lob pass to the post. The post defender’s positioning is 3/4 to the top side of the center, and they are not […]
5 Ways Competitive Practice Drill Using Constraints with Brian Blackburn – Florida College
Watch as Coach Brian Blackburn explains and shows practice video of the “5 Ways Competitive Practice” drill using constraints. The drill is a 5-on-5 transition drill consisting of five total possessions. The offense inbounds the […]
Practicing Empathy
By: Dan Gould and Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The coaching process has been increasingly recognized as a complex social and cognitive system. In this context, the quality […]
Attacking a Zone Warm Up Drill with Brian Morehouse – Hope College
Watch as Coach Brian Morehouse explains that you may not face much zone defense and you can’t assume that your players will know how to handle it. Coach emphasizes positioning and ball movement with players […]
Post Play: Toss Back Post Pass & Layups with Fred Williams – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Fred Williams explains, and a player demonstrates this post play drill: toss back post pass and layups. This is a 35-second, timed high rep drill that works on footwork, timing, passing, catching, […]
Where Your Shot Starts with Andrew Secor – #MakeShots Basketball Training
Watch as Coach Andrew Secor explains, and players demonstrate where your shots should start. There are 3 key steps to a shot: the height of the ball, how tight the ball is held, and the […]
Pre-Season Practice Philosophy with Tad Boyle – Univ. of Colorado
Watch as Coach Tad Boyle explains his pre-season practice philosophy. His goal for every practice is to try to improve on one aspect of the offense and defense at every practice. Competition is also part […]
What Does It Take to Hold Someone Accountable? with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that it takes expectation, equipping, and encouragement to teach students and athletes to be accountable. You can have a very high standard but if you don’t teach them how to […]
Transition Attack 5 Out Transition, Strength and Weaknesses
By: Marty Gross Originally Published in: Transition Attack 5 Out Transition The 5 out motion offense is an alternative approach to transition and primary offense for basketball teams at any level, but especially youth basketball. […]
Great Cuts Drill with Mike Brey – Atlanta Hawks
Watch as Coach Mike Brey explains, and players demonstrate the Great Cuts Drill. This is a 5 player half-court drill with the goal of making 7 cuts and finishing with a layup. Coach aligns the […]
Chair Dribbling Drill with Christina Camacho – Antonian College Preparatory High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Christina Camacho explains, and players demonstrate this chair dribbling drill. This is a change of direction drill with the players attacking the chairs in one direction, using the right hand and returning […]
Can You Be Too Positive? with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites […]
Defense: Every Catch Is a Dribble and Every Dribble Is a Pass with Tyler Coston – SAVI Coaching
Watch as Coach Tyler Coston explains that he created this defense to create mini decisions for the opponent. The defender wants to make the ball handler make a decision at speed, in limited space with […]
Don’t Say Stupid Stuff Out Loud with Cori Close – UCLA
Watch as Coach Cori Close discusses the power of language. You don’t have to think perfectly, but if you say something out loud, you give it power. It is important to focus on the negatives […]
The Mental Approach to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik “When evaluating your team, look first in the mirror with honest intent.” What is your mental approach to coaching? By your mental approach, I’m not asking about the approach you take to […]
Essential Post Moves with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington explains and demonstrates these essential moves for post players around the rim. Coach will cover in detail the following post moves: Quick Hook, Shot Fake & Go, Quick Spin, Ooo-Wee, […]
Transition Shooting with Amanda Levens – Univ. of Nevada
Watch as Coach Amanda Levens explains, and players demonstrate this transition shooting drill. A player receives a pass, as in transition, and gets the ball on the floor, freezes at the 3-point line, then makes […]
2-Side Cutting Drill: 3-on-2 or 3-on-3 with Kyle Lintelman – Prosper Independent School District (TX)
Watch as Coach Kyle Lintelman explains and shows practice video of this 2-side cutting and driving drill. This is a great, effective drill for teams with a 5-out offense with no post player, teaching players […]
Bear 1-on-1 Defensive Drill with Dusty May – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Dusty May explains, and players demonstrate the Bear 1-on-1 Defensive Drill. The drill focuses on a defender’s gap positioning and responsibilities. When the offensive player catches the pass, the defender will swipe […]
Minimizing Your Athletes’ Anxiety with Robert Schinke – Laurentian Univ.
Watch as Robert Schinke discusses minimizing your athletes’ anxiety. Lack of confidence is the main cause of anxiety for athletes as an upcoming event nears. Focusing on previous negative performances instead of their positive performances […]
Leading Others
Originally Published in: THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK It is not just enough to lead yourself effectively, you must also have a positive influence on others, John C. Maxwell says, “A leader without a follower is just […]
Switching on a Dribble Handoff with Drew Valentine – Loyola Univ.
Watch as Coach Drew Valentine explains, and players demonstrate switching on a dribble handoff. Coach does not want to pressure the ball but make the ball handler uncomfortable by having a hand up. The off-ball […]
4-Line Passing Drill with Hassan Nizam – Central Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Hassan Nizam explains, and players demonstrate this 4-line passing drill that they do every single day. The emphasis is playing off of two feet in the paint and playing off the 2-on-1 […]
Michigan Shooting Drill with Brad Brownell – Clemson University
Watch as Coach Brad Brownell explains, and a player demonstrates the Michigan Shooting Drill. This 3-minute, single-player drill involves shooting from various spots on the court. It begins with layups on both sides, Mikan layups, […]
There Is Nobility in the Struggle with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses mental toughness and how today’s environment and culture do not value and respect the struggles and difficulties that athletes encounter. Not achieving in any form of athletics may be […]
The Team! The Team! The Team!
By: Jamy Bechler Originally Published in The Leadership Playbook The old acronym of T.E.A.M. in which together everyone achieves more is true more often than not. Players need teammates that are willing and able to […]
Create Space So Guards Can Make Plays with Dr. Klint Pleasant – Rochester Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Klint Pleasant explains, and players demonstrate the actions of their base offense. The focus is on spacing and filling spots. The players are making hard cuts and creating space so the guards […]
Mental Conditioning Tools with Cori Close – UCLA
Watch as Coach Cori Close explains that when it comes to the mental conditioning of your team, which enables individuals to grow, it is too important not to have a plan. She will discuss specific […]
Dribbling Warmup with Christina Camacho – Antonian College Preparatory High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Christina Camacho explains, and players demonstrate this dribbling warmup. This stationary drill requires players to maintain an athletic stance with knees bent, eyes up, and ready to pound the ball. The warmup […]
Pick and Roll Twist Turndown with Shaka Smart – Marquette Univ.
Watch as Coach Shaka Smart explains and demonstrates this pick and roll twist turndown which involves changing the angle of the pick. The Big runs up to set the pick and at the last moment […]