Watch as Coach Anthony Medina explains how players’ minutes are determined by the following categories: shooting percentage, turnover rate and breakdown rate. When dealing with your players you can be very specific with them on […]
So Now You’re A Head Coach, Now What? with Mark Soto – Judson High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Mark Soto explains in detail the 3 core principles of being a coach, especially a head coach: Never promise what you can’t deliver. Don’t make decisions in an emotional state. Fairness and […]
How Coaches Can Develop an OUTSTANDING Working Relationship With Your AD
By: Kevin M. Bryant, CMAA Many times, in my 35-year career in college and high school athletic administration I have heard coaches share their frustrations about their athletic director. While I would like to […]
System Shooting Warmup with Andy Bronkema – Central Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema explains, and players demonstrate this system shooting warmup drill. The drill starts with fast break shooting with rip drives, jab steps, catch and shoot, then shot fakes. The players move […]
Defensive Rebounding Toughness Drill with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico explains and players demonstrate this defensive rebounding toughness drill. The focus is on toughness, rebounding, and put-backs under pressure. The ball must be rebounded in the air, and it […]
Educating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume with Kim Karr – ICANHELP
Watch as Kim Karr emphasizes the importance in communicating with your athletes and parents that their posts on social media represent their life resume. Colleges and athletic departments are checking potential recruits and applicant’s social […]
Finishing Drills with Zak Boisvert – Saint Louis Univ.
Watch as Coach Zak Boisvert discusses essential basketball drills designed to strengthen both offensive and defensive skills. The session features one-on-one exercises, finishing techniques, and insights into positioning and timing. It also explores player development […]
Building Your Offense with Concepts, Drills for Ball Screen Offense with Mark Montgomery – Univ. of Detroit Mercy
Watch as Coach Mark Montgomery shares strategies to help coaches find what works best for their team when building a system. He introduces the Star Passing drill, where players are grouped in threes at different […]
Offense Advantage Drills with Brad Wilson – Rockford Girls
Watch as Coach Brad Wilson explains drills such as the Blind Tap 1v1 drill, a skill-building exercise ideal for the off-season. In this drill, players focus on scoring, and once the ball is tapped off […]
Drills for NO Middle Defense with Shane Lawal – Detroit Country Day
Watch as Coach Shane Lawal breaks down defensive fundamentals and guides players through drills designed to reinforce a “no middle” defensive approach. He demonstrates a drill called Four Spot, which emphasizes getting plenty of single-rep […]
Pre-Season Drills to Form Team Identity with Ken Flowers – Detroit Ford Boys
Watch as Coach Ken Flowers discusses drills he uses in his program to help develop the team’s identity. One of the drills that they demonstrate is called Run and Catch Up, which helps build character […]
Culture and 3-Point Shooting with Leigh Ann Roehm – Saline High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Leigh Ann Roehm discusses how her program is based on three core values, including being fiercely united, intentionally inspired, and having gratitude. She has them do shooting drills that require them to […]
Beilein Shooting with John Beilein – Big Ten Network
Watch as Coach John Beilein discusses the importance of a culture and how it can be like your team’s immune system and help them get through tough losses and player problems that may arise.
Team Practice with Cornell Mann – Grand Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach Cornell Mann discusses drills and techniques, with a focus on encouragement and feedback during practice. The structure of practice includes open access to drills and participation. Key elements like the zigzag drill, […]
Western Defensive Concepts and Drills with Kate Achter – Western Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Kate Achter emphasizes her defensive strategy, particularly pack line defense, aimed at protecting the paint. Key goals, including defending without fouling and effective rebounding, are discussed. Kate teaches specific techniques and highlights […]
1-3-1 Zone Defense Breakdown with Greg Kampe – Oakland Univ.
Watch as Coach Greg Kampe explains the chaos created by zone defense and provides detailed instructions on alignment and player positioning, while also discussing accountability and teamwork in defensive tactics.
Maximize Basketball Practice for Game Transfer with Chris Oliver – Basketball Immersion
Watch as Coach Chris Oliver explores essential basketball coaching techniques, including player positioning, transitioning between defense and offense, and the importance of communication. He teaches about offensive strategies focused on scoring and decision-making, as well […]
Team Practice with Ryan Cottingham – Spring Arbor Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan Cottingham discusses the difference between transformational and transactional methods, focusing on legacy and personal growth. He states that kindness and respect are essential, with character development being crucial for effective coaching. […]
Offensive Concepts and Favorite Practice Drills with Chris Holtmann – DePaul Univ.
Watch as Coach Chris Holtmann emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and establishing a strong culture in basketball programs. He says core values like toughness and respect shape the team’s identity. He goes over offensive […]
Team Practice with Mike Williams – Grand Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Williams showcases the dedication and effort that define high school coaching. Drawing from personal experiences, he underscores the importance of structured, purposeful practices. Players are encouraged to focus on making plays, […]
Pursuing Competitive Excellence with Robyn Fralick – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Robyn Fralick discusses the importance of self-care, mental training, and adaptability in coaching. She highlights how humor and relatability strengthen team dynamics and how effective game preparation and system adjustments align with […]
The Gun by Shoot-A-Way
Watch a demonstration of new technology that automatically passes the ball to players, allowing them to run shooting drills from various spots on the court, such as the three-point line, mid-range, and other key areas.
Point to Post Drill with Sean Miller – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Sean Miller explains, and players demonstrate this “point to post” drill. This drill is part of a series focused on emphasizing tempo and spacing. The post is the rim runner, and as […]
Alley Drill with Brandon Bourg – Flour Bluff High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Brandon Bourg explains and shows practice video of this alley drill. The drill is 1 on 1 and works both offense and defense. The offensive player is attacking the defender working on […]
On-Court Conditioning Drills
By: Eric Foran Provided by: Human Kinetics ON-COURT CONDITIONING DRILLS The following on-court conditioning exercises comprise linear and curvilinear sprinting, speed and agility, and basketball-specific drills. In basketball, sprints will rarely be perfectly linear. Players […]
Cone Touch 1-on-1 Drill with Dusty May – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Dusty May explains, and players demonstrate the Cone Touch 1-on-1 Drill. The offensive player is watching the defender while dribbling. When the defender moves laterally to touch a cone, the offensive player […]
Unique Layup Drill with Carrie Lohr – Wayne State Univ.
Watch as Coach Carrie Lohr explains, and players demonstrate this unique layup drill. This drill incorporates passing, pivoting, sprinting, and communication. She believes that the pivot sometimes gets overlooked, and it is important to stay […]
Create a Positive Self-Talk Routine with Zack Etter – Univ. of Massachusetts
Watch as Zack Etter discusses creating a positive self-talk routine when communicating with players. He recommends sharing positive information everyday as today’s players are surrounded by negativity. Create an environment that focuses on the positive […]
3 Press: Defensive Matchups with Bucky McMillan – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Bucky McMillan explains that the most important thing to their 3 press is how they match up. This is called the deny press, and the objective is to not let the opponent […]
Training and Stimulating Tendons and Ligaments with Cristian Plascencia – The Durable Athlete
Watch as Cristian Plascencia explains and players demonstrate these five warm-up exercises that train and stimulate a player’s tendons and ligaments. Cristian states that 85% of basketball injuries involve connective tissue injuries (tendons and ligaments). […]