By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Miscommunication is repeatedly cited as the number one source of stress for coaches. Effective communication is a learned skill, and like […]
Deny the Post Drill
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics Setup Use four players and one basketball. There is one player on each wing outside the three-point arc and two players are on […]
Full Court Drill – Two Touches
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Focus Running hard and making those important layups. Procedure Players should be warmed up and loose for this full-court fast-break drill. Teach […]
Identifying and Coaching to Your Strengths
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The traditional approach to coaching is sometimes referred to as a deficits-based approach because coaches focus their energy on identifying and […]
Your Players Are Your Legacy with John Calipari – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach John Calipari explains how winning is always important, but the legacy you leave – that is your kids. If you put winning before your players, they will know.
Stand Still Screening Drill with Tim Miles – San Jose State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tim Miles explains, and players demonstrate this stand still screening drill. This is a 1 on 1 drill with the screener and offensive player lined up within touching distance of each other. […]
Screening and Sealing for the Point Guard with Terry Layton
Watch as Coach Terry Layton explains, and players demonstrate a screening technique that forces the defense to go over the screen but not under, cutting down the defender’s options.
Defining Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses defining commitment with your athletes and obtaining their feedback. It is important to question where they feel their commitment level is in regards to practice, social life, and acceptance of their role on […]
Advantage Transition Drill – Emphasizing Passing with a Purpose and Offensive Rebounding
By: Dale Wellman – Nebraska Wesleyan University Originally Published in: Time Out Magazine Provided by: National Association of Basketball Coaches At Nebraska Wesleyan we like to play fast and take advantage of transition opportunities. We […]
Special Situation: 3 Man Front with Joe Wootten – Bishop O’Connell (VA) HS
Watch as Coach Joe Wootten explains, and players demonstrate this 3 man front for when you are up at the end of the game and taking the ball out. Your opponent needs the ball and […]
Character – David Robinson
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, PH.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership When he entered high school no one would have guessed that David Robinson would become one of the greatest NBA centers in the history […]
Pack Line Defense: Shell Drill with Brian Field – Providence Day School
Watch as Coach Brian Field explains and players demonstrate this 4 around 0 no post player shell drill with towels. This drill emphasizes how to get into their triangles, closing the gaps and communication.
Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport is a popular athlete-centered coaching philosophy framework. Legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden […]
4 Out Ball Screen Offense (Slice) with Brian Field – Providence Day School
Watch as Coach Brian Field explains and players demonstrate this 4 out ball screen offensive option (slice). This option is used when the opponents are starting to take away options by denying ball reversal.
Humility – Kevin Durant
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided By: Character Development & Leadership “All you guys have made me a better player. I wish I had a Sharpie, so I could write all your names on here […]
Shots on the Move Drill with Jeremy Bialek – Indianapolis Homeschool HS
Watch as Coach Jeremy Bialek explains and players demonstrate this shots on the move drill. This is a one and two dribble ball screen shooting drill that emphasizes spacing and shooting. It’s also a great […]
Leadership – Mike Krzyzewski
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership “My hunger is not for success, it is for excellence. Because when you attain excellence, success just naturally follows.” For the first time in […]
Mastering Offensive and Defensive Fundamentals
By: Tony Bennett – University of Virginia Originally Published in: Time Out Magazine Provided by: National Association of Basketball Coaches At the University of Virginia we are committed to mastering the fundamentals of the game. […]
Defense: Switch All Screens with Paul Kelly – (Retired) De La Salle High School (LA)
Watch as Coach Paul Kelly explains that opponents try to exploit mismatches and, by switching all screens, it will disrupt their offense. Coach believes that this is the most effective method based on limited practice […]
Outside Foot Layup Drill
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics When I watch youth basketball practices, I am confused when coaches use only the inside-foot layup. There are many situations in the game […]
Defending Ball Screens with Frank Allocco – University of San Francisco
Watch as Coach Frank Allocco explains and players demonstrate this defending ball screens drill. The player defending the screener must call out the screen and the player being screened must fight over the top. Adjust […]
Post Player Chair Drills with JR Blount – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach JR Blount explains and post players demonstrate these chair progression drills with emphasis on ripping the ball below your knees with momentum and exploding on the finish.
Understanding Motivation and the Learning Process
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Effective coaches devote considerable time to identifying and creating training activities for their athletes. But even the most creative and engaging […]
The 20-Minute Basketball Strength Workout
Most basketball players spend plenty of time on the court during the summer. With schedules that include travel tournaments, pick-up games and other skills training, it can be hard to get to the weight room.
But strength training is essential…