Watch as Coach Andrew Secor explains, and players demonstrate this elbow throws shooting drill. This is a 3-player drill with the offensive player receiving the ball from the top, letting it bounce once then catching […]
My Take on Leadership
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “If you expect people to follow you, you have to be willing to be the first to get dirty.” – John Klessinger […]
Full-Court Press Drills with Andy Bronkema – Central Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema explains, and players demonstrate these full-court press drills. The drills start with the 1-on-1, Full-Court Z Pressure Drill emphasizing pressuring and beating the offensive player to the spot. Back Tips […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Pick and Roll Post Moves with Porter Moser – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach Porter Moser explains and demonstrates how he teaches pick and roll post moves. The post must quickly take the screen to the defender then open up with the focus on winning the […]
Develop Relationships with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses the importance of developing relationships with your players. Know your personnel and play to their strengths. Work with the players on their fundamentals and basics. Develop relationships with the […]
Put It Into Practice
By: Dr. Colleen Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaches and sport leaders cannot control athletes’ feelings of confidence; however, they oversee the environment in which athletes perform. The following suggestions […]
63 Shooting Drill with Brad Brownell – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach Brad Brownell explains, and players demonstrate the 63 Shooting Drill. This is a run and gun drill simulating game situations. The drill can have 2 or 3 shooters, and each player will […]
Ball Handling Warmup Routine with Tara VanDerveer – (Retired) Stanford Univ.
Watch as Coach Tara VanDerveer explains, and players demonstrate this ball handling warmup routine. She suggests developing your own ball handling routine starting with 1 ball and using the offhand. The players start with tapping, […]
Rising Above the Noise: Six Ways Student-Athletes Can Overcome Online Bullying
By: Chris Szabo – Rewild Coaching and Consulting After a Tough Loss for student-athletes, the aftermath of a tough loss can be emotionally challenging, especially when the pressure to perform is amplified online. Social media […]
1-on-1 Full-Court Man-to-Man Drill with Wes Miller – Univ. of Cincinnati
Watch as Coach Wes Miller explains, and players demonstrate this 1-on-1 full-court man-to-man drill. This an offensive and defensive drill. The offensive player is in a race to get the ball down the court without […]
Intentionally Missing Free Throws with Rob Senderoff – Kent State Univ.
Watch as Coach Rob Senderoff explains a situation when his team will intentionally try to miss a free throw. The rule is: if the clock is under 4 seconds and you are down by 3 […]
A Cornerstone of Effective Coaching: Mastering EQ
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a cornerstone of effective coaching. It directly influences a coach’s ability to manage emotions under pressure, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment […]
Circle-Up Scramble Drill with Bryan Smothers – Wayne State Univ.
Watch as Coach Bryan Smothers explains, and players demonstrate this timed circle-up scramble drill. The drill involves 3 defenders positioned under the basket with 4 offensive players on the perimeter. The defenders will move in […]
Motion Offense: Reading the Defense with Mark Kellogg – West Virginia Univ.
Thinking about implementing a motion offense? Watch as Coach Mark Kellogg discusses, and players demonstrate a ‘Reading the Defense’ drill that forces athletes to slow the game down and communicate.
Post Moves: Ooo-Wee and Roll Hook with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington explains, and players demonstrate the Ooo-Wee and Roll Hook Drill. In this drill the post player receives the pass and gets to the middle of the paint and fakes the […]
TABC Exclusive Interview Series: Defensive Verticality Drill & Alley Drill with Brandon Bourg – Flour Bluff High School (TX)
The TABC Exclusive Interview Series, partnered with Basketball Coaches Insider, is for TABC Members ONLY! Watch as Coach Brandon Bourg shares two essential defensive drills that are crucial for the team’s success. He highlights the […]
Finish the D Drill with Wes Miller – Univ. of Cincinnati
Watch as Coach Wes Miller explains, and players demonstrate the Finish the D Drill. This is an offensive and defensive drill focusing on angles, contesting, boxouts, and going after the ball. The drill starts in […]