Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema demonstrates a set play that utilizes a trail ball screen to create a scoring opportunity for your offense. This trail ball screen is part of a transition progression with 5 […]
One More Shooting Drill with John Calipari – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the One More Shooting Drill. This drill is a shooting drill but also emphasizes on how to pass the ball. The players must yell out “one more, one […]
Scripting Competitive Practice Drills with Players with Grant McCasland – Texas Tech Univ.
How much of your practice is competitive? Watch as Coach Grant McCasland explains how he scripts his practice drills to be competitive and what his focus is for each position group.
2-Man Ball Screen – Twist with Ryan Odom – Univ. Of Maryland Baltimore County
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 2-man ball screen – twist drill. The screener runs to set the screen with his outside hand up trying to influence the defense especially if they are […]
Mindfulness for Sport: Capture the Most Important Moment, the Present Moment
By: Danny Ourian Provided by: www.hoopsminded.com What is the most important play in any game? We often say “the next play.” Miss a lay-up, fumble the football, get out on a pop fly ball. As […]
Custom Communication
Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Defensive Philosophy: Shot Chart with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Do you have a priority list for your defense? Watch as Coach Dana Ford discusses the defensive philosophy for Missouri State that can be explained through their shot chart: 5. Layup 4. Open Shot by […]
Pack Line Shell Drill with Darian DeVries – Drake Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that everyone does some type of shell drill and they place emphasis on what they feel is important for their defense. On every pass the defense uses a stick hand that […]
Custom Communication
Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Shooting and Conditioning Drill with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this shooting and conditioning drill. The drill requires a shooter and a rebounder. The shooter must shoot until a there is shot made then switch to the next […]
3-Line Closeout Drill with Nathan Davis – Univ. of New Hampshire
Watch as Coach Nathan Davis explains, and players demonstrate this 3-line closeout drill. The defensive player will close out the wing players and force baseline. The defender will close out the player in the middle […]
Ideal Qualities of a Support Staff with Adam Cohen – Stanford Univ.
Do you know your strengths and weaknesses as a coach? Watch as Coach Adam Cohen discusses the ideal qualities of a support staff and the importance of finding coaches with strengths different from your own.
Reilly Defensive Skill Work Drill with Darian DeVries – Drake Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Reilly Defending the Post Drill. The defender can use their forearm while the offensive player’s back is to the basket. The offensive player takes two power dribbles […]
Box 4 with Joe Golding – Abilene Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Golding discusses this offensive set called Box 4 that will give you three different options for your three best players on the floor.
End of Clock Play with Ryan Odom – Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this end of clock play from the Horns Set. The ball handler will pick what screen he wants and then attack the basket. The screener away dives to […]
Personality Testing with Oliver Winterbone – Oklahoma City Thunder
Watch as Oliver Winterbone discusses utilizing personality tests to better understand your athletes and which characteristics he is looking for in a prospective player.
2 Dribbles Max with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington discusses his number one rule to help post players from holding onto the ball too long. Saddi Washington was previously at Univ. of Michigan.
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
How a Basic Shooting Philosophy Generates State Championships with Matt Garrett – Chapel Hill HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Matt Garrett discusses the importance of spending time on the fundamentals and how a basic offensive philosophy can generate state championships.
2-On-2 Reaction Defense with G.P. Gromacki – Amherst College
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate this reaction defense drill that focuses on defensive fundamentals and developing your players’ basketball IQ.
Motion Offense Spacing with Bob Huggins – West Virginia Univ.
Watch as Coach explains proper spacing for the motion offense and the importance of conveying that to your team. The proper spacing is 15-17 feet and is far enough that one defender can’t guard two […]
Shooting Drills with Vance Walberg – Clovis West HS (CA)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these everyday three player, two ball shooting drills. Coach covers the Olympic Shooting Drill and the 5-Spots Shooting Drill.
Defending the Best Player with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford discusses, and players demonstrate his defensive strategy for marking your opponent’s best perimeter player on the strong side.
Blocker Shooting Drill with Joe Kuhn – Joliet Junior College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this blocker shooting drill. This is a two-ball drill with a post feed and move to the 4. On the other side of the floor, 5 is setting […]
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 […]
Throw and Go Zone Shooting Drill with Porter Moser – Loyola University Chicago
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 […]
What Is Your Program About with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook discusses the importance of program priorities and asks the question, ‘what do you hang your hat on’? You can’t be everything to everyone, so it is important to find your […]
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 […]
Essential Post Play with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Saddi Washington was previously at Univ. of Michigan.
