Women’s Basketball – Coaches Insider

Rebounding: Toss and Turn Drill with Jerry Krause

Watch as Coach Jerry Krause explains and players demonstrate this toss and turn rebounding drill. This drill can be used twice a week for a five-minute period. The rebounder must angle reach for the ball […]

Defense: Switch All Screens with Paul Kelly – De La Salle HS (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 […]

Overcoming Adversity On and Off the Court with Avery Johnson – Univ. of Alabama

Watch as Coach Avery Johnson speaks about overcoming adversity on and off the court. He encourages coaches to talk to their players about competitive spirit, being coachable, practice habits, and being a good teammate.

Post Player Chair Drills with JR Blount – Colorado State University

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…

Beilein’s Drill with Keith Dambrot – Duquesne University

Watch as Coach Keith Dambrot explains and players demonstrate Beilein’s pre-practice drill.

Free Throw Blockout with Bruce Weber – Kansas State Univ.

Watch as Coach Bruce Weber explains and players demonstrate this free throw blockout drill. The opponent’s best rebounder must be double-teamed and the player on the opposite side of the best rebounder blocks out the […]

Building a Culture of Self-Confidence with Stephani Gray – Lakeridge HS (TX)

Watch as Coach Stephani Gray discusses the importance of building self-confidence in her players. No matter what the home environment is, she wants her players to feel that they have a safe environment within the […]

3 Great Scoring Opportunities

By: Kevin Sutton – Georgetown Univ. Provided by: Basketball HQ Scoring on out of bounds basketball plays either from; Baseline Out of Bounds (BLOB) or Sideline Out of Bounds (SLOB) are a great potential scoring opportunities for […]

How to Create a Killer Crossover Without a Basketball

Perhaps no move in basketball is more devastating than the crossover. Players like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Derrick Rose consistently embarrass defenders with this one simple move. To build their crossover skills, most players focus on…

Finishing: Pro Hop with Joe Wootten – Bishop O’Connell HS (VA)

“Keep the ball high and your feet wide!”, says Coach Joe Wootten of Bishop O’Connell HS (VA) as he teaches two variations of the pro hop finishing move.

7 Point Defensive Drill with Vic Schaefer – MS ST. Univ.

Watch as Coach Vic Schaefer explains and players demonstrate this individual one on one drill with emphasis on the seven key points of defensive fundamentals.

3 on 3 No Dribble Drill – Mike Procopio

Watch as Coach Mike Procopio explains and players demonstrate this 3 on 3 no dribble development drill. Players must use ball movement, cutting, and screens to get a shot.

What is Your Team Known for? You Can’t Be Great at all Things.

By: Andy Bronkema – Ferris State Univ. Originally Published in: Time Out Magazine Provided by: National Association of Basketball Coaches One thing we choose to spend our time on at Ferris State is rebounding. We […]

Catch and Shoot Drill with Danielle Viglione – Sacramento Skills Academy

Watch as Coach Danielle Viglione explains and players demonstrate this catch and shoot drill with emphasis on movement, footwork, pullups, and catch and shoot.

Half Court Sets: Motion with Josh Gamblin

Watch as Coach Josh Gamblin explains and players demonstrate this motion set that generates ball movement and fake action when the offense is stagnant.

Inbounds: Box, Cross 2

By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Sometimes the simplest plays are the most effective ones. The box set can be highly successful and easily disguised. Players need to […]

Elizabethtown College – Flex Offense

Over the years the Flex offense has fluctuated in popularity among both high school and college coaches. We at Elizabethtown College have run the flex with a great deal of success for the past twenty-one years. As a head high school coach for…

2 Ball Single Move Box Dribbling Drill – Basketball HQ [VIDEO]

Watch as Coach Russ Willemsen (South Alabama) explains and a player demonstrates this 2 ball single move box dribbling drill.

Two-Ball Dribble and Shoot Drill with Kate Paye – Stanford Univ.

Watch as Coach Kate Paye explains and players demonstrate this two-ball dribble and shoot drill. This drill works on passing with both hands and catch and shoot jump shots.

Core and Balance Drills with Jason Papalio

Watch as Jason Papalio explains and players demonstrate a balance drill using a Waff balance pad that works on core stability as well as ankle strength and mobility.

Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style

Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Leadership is generally defined as a process of influence. A coach’s leadership style, then, comprises […]