Watch as Coaches explains, and players demonstrate the Wildcat Shooting Drill. This is a five-minute drill with one-minute segments at five shooting spots. Work on shots that you normally take in your offense and adjust, […]
Self-Awareness vs. Self-Confidence with Greg White – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach explains that he and his staff put more value on players being self-aware than being self-confident. He wants his players to know who they are and who their teammates are. When coaches […]
Pocket Passing Drill with Liam Simmons – Colorado Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this everyday combo dribble pocket passing drill. The players will dribble and pass the ball to their partner using an inside hand to finish. After 2 reps, the […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years ago, I read this quote in […]
Essential Post Play with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington discusses post players and post skill development. Coach will explain as players demonstrate a series of pre-practice development drills starting out with two 20-second timed Mikan Drills and his 3 […]
Building Press Defensive Details and Competitive Shooting Drills with Vickie Benson – Westlake High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Vickie Benson explains the pre-season defensive drills used to build their press. She will also discuss shooting drills that work on creating game pressure and helping shooters become more efficient. Coach explains […]
Passing & Transition Drills, & Defensive 3v3 with Matthew Sandoval – Jack C. Hays High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Matt Sandoval explains some of the warmup drills used to focus on passing and layups that are designed to get his players ready for practice. He will cover some 3-on-3 drills that […]
Defensive Drills with Stephanie Desmarais – Claudia Taylor ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Stephanie Desmarais explains, and players demonstrate a series of defensive drills that focus on fundamentals. Coach wants the players staying low in a good defensive position with active hands and feet and […]
3-Person Shooting Drill with Cornelius Mitchell – Mansfield Legacy HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Cornelius Mitchell describes this 3-person shooting drill that emphasizes passing and driving.
Defense: Naked Side Ball Screen with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford discusses, and players demonstrate how to defend against a naked side ball screen.
2-on-2 Competitive Rebounding Drill with Kellie Harper – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach explains and diagrams this 2-on-2 competitive rebounding drill. Be sure to divide the squad evenly into two teams. The defenders will close out on the offensive players and box out after the […]
Post Feeds: Lobs with Dr. Klint Pleasant – Rochester Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate lobs to a post. He believes that when a defender has position on a post player, the lob is a low percentage play. The post must seal and […]
Networking
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The old saying that “it’s not what you know but who you know” doesn’t always hold true, but having […]
Kick-Step Closeout Drill in the Pack Line Defense with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach Jacey Brooks explains that she teaches a 3-step kick-step closeout drill, especially on ball movement to the baseline. Players demonstrate this movement in a shell drill.
Get Back Transition Drill with Ryan Cottingham – Spring Arbor Univ.
Need a new advantage/disadvantage drill? Watch as Coach Ryan Cottingham demonstrates this get back drill that focuses on developing transition play.
Wing Bullies Drill with Liam Simmons – Colorado Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Wing Bullies Drill. The wing player will catch the ball, rip with the bottom step, take three hard dribbles to the basket, finish with two and shoulders […]
The Importance of Mindset
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Confidence is a very fragile thing, and it certainly is something that has to start with your mental approach and your ability […]
Motion Offense: #3 Back Cut with Mark Kellogg – West Virginia Univ.
Make sure to set your screens near the free throw line to ensure that the three-point shooters are near the line. The wing will drive to the basket and get even with the screener and […]
Post Defense: Monster with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford discusses, and players demonstrate how to defend a dominant post player with a double team.
Two-Ball Finishing Drill with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and the Bigs demonstrate this two-ball finishing drill. The goal is to get 20 makes in 20 seconds. Although this drill involves the Bigs, it can be used for the entire […]
Are You Humble Enough to Admit You Were Wrong? with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale asks the question, “Are you humble enough to admit you are wrong?” Most coaches would answer yes to this question, but many have a hard time with it. Why? Undermining creditably […]
Optimism
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Confidence comes from an understanding of your own agency, your own influence, and your own ability to make things happen. Bob Rotella is a sports […]
Mental Toughness with Pete Jacobson – WinSmarter
Watch as Coach defines mental toughness as the ability to perform at or near full potential regardless of circumstances. A symptom of lack of mental toughness is an athlete choking in competition as many young […]
3 Ps for Building a Practice Plan with Krista Gerlich – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Krista Gerlich discusses the 3 Ps for building a practice plan: 1. Purpose 2. Plan to be Prepared 3. Persistent Passion for Perfection
End-of-Game Sideline Out-of-Bounds 3-Pointer with Brian Morehouse – Hope College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this sideline out-of-bounds play for a 3-pointer. Sell the skip pass to the weak side, then come back around with the double screen to get your best shooter […]
Low Post Passing Drill with Ric Wesley – (Retired) Grand Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ric Wesley explains, and players demonstrate this low post passing drill. The drill starts with the ‘angle pass’ which is a semi-lofted pass from the wing to the big. The big wants […]
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated”. If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for what your […]
Life – Love It…You’re Gonna Leave It
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You know something I used to be really guilty of doing? I was guilty of taking life for granted. I used […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
Pack Line Defense: Measurable Statistics with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach Jacey Brooks discusses the main measurable statistics that the pack line defense focuses on improving.