Watch as Coach Kate Achter emphasizes her defensive strategy, particularly pack line defense, aimed at protecting the paint. Key goals, including defending without fouling and effective rebounding, are discussed. Kate teaches specific techniques and highlights […]
Watch as Coach Greg Kampe explains the chaos created by zone defense and provides detailed instructions on alignment and player positioning, while also discussing accountability and teamwork in defensive tactics.
Watch as Coach Chris Oliver explores essential basketball coaching techniques, including player positioning, transitioning between defense and offense, and the importance of communication. He teaches about offensive strategies focused on scoring and decision-making, as well […]
Watch as Coach Ryan Cottingham discusses the difference between transformational and transactional methods, focusing on legacy and personal growth. He states that kindness and respect are essential, with character development being crucial for effective coaching. […]
Watch as Coach Chris Holtmann emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and establishing a strong culture in basketball programs. He says core values like toughness and respect shape the team’s identity. He goes over offensive […]
Watch as Coach Mike Williams showcases the dedication and effort that define high school coaching. Drawing from personal experiences, he underscores the importance of structured, purposeful practices. Players are encouraged to focus on making plays, […]
Watch as Coach Robyn Fralick discusses the importance of self-care, mental training, and adaptability in coaching. She highlights how humor and relatability strengthen team dynamics and how effective game preparation and system adjustments align with […]
Watch a demonstration of new technology that automatically passes the ball to players, allowing them to run shooting drills from various spots on the court, such as the three-point line, mid-range, and other key areas.
By: Eric Foran Provided by: Human Kinetics ON-COURT CONDITIONING DRILLS The following on-court conditioning exercises comprise linear and curvilinear sprinting, speed and agility, and basketball-specific drills. In basketball, sprints will rarely be perfectly linear. Players […]
Watch as Coach Carrie Lohr explains, and players demonstrate this unique layup drill. This drill incorporates passing, pivoting, sprinting, and communication. She believes that the pivot sometimes gets overlooked, and it is important to stay […]
Watch as Zack Etter discusses creating a positive self-talk routine when communicating with players. He recommends sharing positive information everyday as today’s players are surrounded by negativity. Create an environment that focuses on the positive […]
Watch as Coach Ryan Pannone discusses assisted layups and increasing offensive efficiency. The drill focuses on screening, cutting, and back cutting. Coach Pannone emphasizes that the players must have a mentality of extreme pace, and […]
Watch as Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson explains, and players demonstrate this Big Dogs rebounding drill that is run from both sides. The post player will hop, hop, step, boom, gaining position to receive an entry pass. […]
The TABC Exclusive Mini Sessions, partnered with Basketball Coaches Insider, is for TABC Members ONLY! Watch as Ronnie Raines, Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Longview, TX, shares […]
Watch as Coach Greg Gard explains, and players demonstrate this “man in the middle” passing drill. The defender lines up between two offensive players and focuses on trying to get deflections. The offensive players can’t […]
By: Hunter Glascock Originally Published in: Complete Conditioning for Basketball Provided by: Human Kinetics Mental and emotional recovery are often overlooked and neglected. The stigma behind mental and emotional health, especially in sports, can leave […]
Watch as Coach Dwayne Stephens explains, and players demonstrate, how to defend a lob pass to the post. The post defender’s positioning is 3/4 to the top side of the center, and they are not […]
Watch as Coach Brian Blackburn explains and shows practice video of the “5 Ways Competitive Practice” drill using constraints. The drill is a 5-on-5 transition drill consisting of five total possessions. The offense inbounds the […]
By: Dan Gould and Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The coaching process has been increasingly recognized as a complex social and cognitive system. In this context, the quality […]
Watch as Coach Brian Morehouse explains that you may not face much zone defense and you can’t assume that your players will know how to handle it. Coach emphasizes positioning and ball movement with players […]
Watch as Coach Fred Williams explains, and a player demonstrates this post play drill: toss back post pass and layups. This is a 35-second, timed high rep drill that works on footwork, timing, passing, catching, […]
Watch as Coach Andrew Secor explains, and players demonstrate where your shots should start. There are 3 key steps to a shot: the height of the ball, how tight the ball is held, and the […]
Watch as Coach Mike Brey explains, and players demonstrate the Great Cuts Drill. This is a 5 player half-court drill with the goal of making 7 cuts and finishing with a layup. Coach aligns the […]
Watch as Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites […]
Watch as Coach Tyler Coston explains that he created this defense to create mini decisions for the opponent. The defender wants to make the ball handler make a decision at speed, in limited space with […]
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “When evaluating your team, look first in the mirror with honest intent.” What is your mental approach to coaching? By your mental approach, I’m not asking […]
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington explains and demonstrates these essential moves for post players around the rim. Coach will cover in detail the following post moves: Quick Hook, Shot Fake & Go, Quick Spin, Ooo-Wee, […]
Watch as Coach Amanda Levens explains, and players demonstrate this transition shooting drill. A player receives a pass, as in transition, and gets the ball on the floor, freezes at the 3-point line, then makes […]
Watch as Coach Kyle Lintelman explains and shows practice video of this 2-side cutting and driving drill. This is a great, effective drill for teams with a 5-out offense with no post player, teaching players […]
Watch as Coach Drew Valentine explains, and players demonstrate switching on a dribble handoff. Coach does not want to pressure the ball but make the ball handler uncomfortable by having a hand up. The off-ball […]
