Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of accountability for individuals and a team.
Continuation Passing Drill
Our drills at Dalton State are designed for us to specifically work on fundamentals that we actually use in games. We feel it is vital for every player to maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses. However, with…
Defense – Three Man Closeout/Negaunee Drill – Tom Izzo – MI ST.
Watch as Coach Tom Izzo’s Squad executes this Three Man Closeout Drill.
Defensive Recovery and Transition Drills
We have all heard the phrase, “defense wins championships.” if that is the case then it makes sense to spend the needed time doing drills that are going to work on individual and team defensive…
Timed Shooting Drill – Drew Hanlen
Watch as Drew Hanlen explains and a player demonstrates this 30 second Timed Shooting Drill.
Set Play vs Man – Horns – Larry Brown – SMU
Watch as Coach Larry Brown and staff runs the squad through this Set Play vs Man Defense – Horns.
Team Shooting Drill – Ray Giacoletti – Drake Univ.
Watch as Assistant Coach Jeff Rutter explains and players demonstrate this Team Shooting Drill.
Defending Cross Screens
The cross screen occurs when a small guard screens for a big center or power forward low on opposite blocks. Both NBA finalists used this offensive set: Miami had Bibby screening for James, and Dallas had Kidd and others screening…
Press Offense with Archie Miller
Watch as Coach Archie Miller explains and players demonstrate Press Offense (Carolina).
Back Door Quick Hitter
Quick hitters – sometimes called “set plays”- are strategically planned and choreographed sequences designed to get open shots and score points for your team. While these plays are not typically part of your regular half court…
Defense – Jump to the Ball Drill – Tom Izzo – MI ST.
Watch as Coach Tom Izzo’s Squad executes this Jump to the Ball Drill.
Set Plays – Full Court 5 on 0 – Fred Hoiberg
Watch as Coach Fred Hoiberg explains and players demonstrate these Full Court 5 on 0 Set Plays.
Set Play – Pitch Ahead – Bill Self – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Bill Self runs his squad through this Set Play vs Man Defense – Pitch Ahead.
Straight Line Cuts Drill – Bob Huggins – WVU
Watch as Coach Bob Huggins and assistants explain and players demonstrate this Straight Line Cuts Drill.
Shooting – Cone Drill – Ganon Baker Basketball
Watch as Coach Ganon Baker explains and demonstrates this Shooting – Cone Drill.
Rebounding Drills – Michael Lang
Watch as Coach Michael Lang explains and players demonstrate these Rebounding Drills.
3 Keys to Success from Legendary Coach John Wooden
Coach John Wooden is one of the most widely respected and admired coaches in history. Over a 27-year tenure at UCLA, Coach Wooden led his basketball teams to 10 national championships in 12 years (including seven in a row), a record 88-game…
5 Spot Shooting Drill – Tom Blackford – Fayetteville Manlius High School (NY)
Watch as Coach Tom Blackford explains and players demonstrate this 5 Spot Shooting Drill.
Set Play vs Man Defense – Bill Self – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Bill Self explains and players demonstrate Regular (Stagger) vs Man Defense.
Out of Bounds Play – Bob Hoffman – Mercer College
Watch as Coach Bob Hoffman explains and players demonstrate this Out of Bounds Play.
Corners Ball Handling Drill – Ben Jacobson – Northern Iowa Univ.
Watch as Coach Ben Jacobson explains and players demonstrate this Corners Ball Handling Drill.
Blitz – Set Plays vs. Man Defense – Greg McDermott – Creighton Univ.
Watch as Coach Greg McDermott explains and players demonstrate these Blitz – Set Plays vs. Man Defense.
3 Scoring Plays From the Backcourt
Scoring off a play from the backcourt against pressure late in the fourth quarter is challenging. Specifically, getting the ball inbounds in this situation can be a problem for teams at all levels. To be successful, players who inbound the…
Transition Offense with Archie Miller
Watch as Coach Archie Miller explains and players demonstrate this Transition drill.
5 on 0 with 5 Shots – Bob Hoffman – Mercer College
Watch as Coach Bob Hoffman and staff explain and players demonstrate this 5 on 0 with 5 Shots drill.
3 Perimeter Basketball Drills for Guards
As a guard, your three most important skills are ball-handling, shooting and playing defense. Perimeter players who consistently get to where they want on the floor, put the ball in the basket and prevent their opponents from scoring are in high…
Pin Down Screen – Drew Hanlen
Watch as Coach Drew Hanlen explains and players demonstrate this Pin Down Screen Drill.
How to Shoot Free Throws Better
Free throw shooting is one of the most valuable skills you can have as a basketball player. Players who make free throws score points for their team while the clock is stopped and the opposing team can’t play defense against…
4 Ball Layups Drill – Mike Krzyzewski – Duke
Watch as Coach Mike Krzyzewski explains and players demonstrate this 4 Ball Layups Drill.
Defending the Post
Focus: Keeping the ball out of the middle while defending the high post. Procedure: Players begin five on five on the half court. Follow these steps: 1. A coach or one of the guards begins the drill by passing to either 03 or 04, both of whom a