There are many different things coaches must focus on during basketball practice–shooting, dribbling, techniques, plays…the list goes on and on. But how often to you spend on getting your team to play more up-tempo? These drills will help to get…
The Carolina Break for Middle and High School Teams [ARTICLE]
Middle and high school basketball coaches who prefer an up-tempo style have several options when using the Carolina Break. The offense works well because you can run the options against either man-to-man or zone defenses.
Develop Your Team’s Fast Break Skills With the Four-Pass Drill [ARTICLE]
The Four-Pass Drill calls for four quick bullet passes leading to a layup without dribbling. It teaches players to run and pass the ball at top speed. Too many times, we allow players to play at 80% effort in practice, yet we expect them to…
Shooting Drills from the University of New Mexico’s Women’s Basketball [ARTICLE]
Yvonne Sanchez, coach of the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team, emphasizes proper footwork at all times. That’s why she has her players perform shooting drills that require them to be fundamentally sound. Sanchez says, “You have to…
Principles & Drills to Improve Your Three-Point Shooting [ARTICLE]
Today, we’re going to discuss some basketball practice principles and drills that will help improve your 3-point shooting performance.
A Unique Approach to Proper Shooting Technique [ARTICLE]
From a pick-up game to a professional one, it’s easy to see there are multiple ways to shoot a basketball. Most players believe that if they take a shot and the ball goes in, they must be shooting well enough. But with repetition and practice, any…
2 Drills to Increase Your Basketball Shot Quickness and Accuracy [ARTICLE]
It’s said that the game of basketball is won with defense, but the final result usually reflects the ability to score points and shoot consistently. Honing this skill takes time and commitment to practicing your shots during the off-season.
3 Secrets For Increasing Your Offensive Rebound Total [ARTICLE]
When it comes to offensive rebounding, the ability to anticipate the ball coming off the rim can be just as important as length, or athleticism. That’s why I like to put my players through a series of drills that hone their offensive rebounding…
Creating Power and Balance in Women’s Basketball [ARTICLE]
As the old saying goes, “basketball is basketball.” True, but there are some differences in teaching the game between men and women. The main difference is due to body structure, because in general women players do not use their hips as much…
Basketball Passing Drills That Teach the Fundamentals [ARTICLE]
Basketball would be boring without the simple art of passing. Passing drills are crucial for young players who are learning the game. Do you really know the best situation to use a bounce pass or a chest pass?
WBCA Drills and Plays [ARTICLE]
“Thumbs Down” Offensive Continuity
By Mike Bowden – Video Director, University of Maryland..and other plays
Backdoor Cut [ARTICLE]
The backdoor cut is used when an offensive player overplayed by a defender who is trying to prevent the player from receiving a pass. The backdoor cut takes place when the offensive player makes an initial cut to receive a pass from a teammate…
Developing a Selfless Effort [ARTICLE]
Selfishness is usually an idea that is focused on the offensive end of the floor – and rightly so. However, we think that defensive selfishness is just as relevant and detrimental to our overall success as a team. Some defensive players only worry…
Effective Pregame Drills to Get Your Players Ready for Game Time [ARTICLE]
These drills will help getting them ready and get them to the proper mental focus so that they can be at their best.
Give Your Offense A Helping Handoff [ARTICLE]
We had a dilemma one season in that our center was not a conventional scoring threat (we liked it so much we kept using it), so we began to use him as a handoff man in our UCLA offensive set. Since his defender was always sagging to help defend…