By: Danny Ourian Provided by: www.hoopsminded.com What is the most important play in any game? We often say “the next play.” Miss a lay-up, fumble the football, get out on a pop fly ball. As […]
Bear Shooting Drill with Fred Castro – Mississippi State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates the Bear Shooting Drill. This is a non-timed, no dribble drill with the best complete score of 38. There are six cones to shoot from and the […]
3-Line Closeout Drill with Nathan Davis – Univ. of New Hampshire
Watch as Coach Nathan Davis explains, and players demonstrate this 3-line closeout drill. The defensive player will close out the wing players and force baseline. The defender will close out the player in the middle […]
Custom Communication
Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Offensive Set: Hang Loose Down with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
Need a new look for your offense? Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey discusses, and players demonstrate this offensive set called Hang Loose Down that will get the ball to your post or guard depending on […]
2 In and 2 Out with Sue Guevara (Retired)
Watch as Coach Sue Guevara discusses, and players demonstrate this 1v1 rebound and score drill to promote competition and toughness with your entire team.
Energy and Championships with Stephani Gray – Lake Ridge HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Stephani Gray discusses an interview she watched with Gary Blair after his championship season and the importance of consistency and setting a standard for your team.
Motion Offense: Read and React with Mark Kellogg – West Virginia Univ.
Looking for a new motion offense set play with a variety of different looks? Watch as Coach Mark Kellogg discusses, and players demonstrate this read and react concept that utilizes a flex cut and circle […]
Dribble Drive False Motion with Kurt Guelsdorf
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this dribble drive false motion. With false motion the ball moves from one side to the other which then flattens out the defense and makes getting to the […]
Shooting Drills with Vance Walberg – Clovis West HS (CA)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these everyday three player, two ball shooting drills. Coach covers the Olympic Shooting Drill and the 5-Spots Shooting Drill.
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
Practice Plan: Transition and Full Court Drills with Krista Gerlich – Texas Tech Univ.
Looking for transition drills to increase practice tempo and energy? Coach Krista Gerlich discusses some of her favorite full court drills that require athletes to use a variety of skills.
Say Please and Reward What You Want with Sue Guevara (Retired)
Watch as Coach Sue Guevara discusses the benefits of developing a positive culture that athletes want to be a part of. Coach Guevara also explains why she says please so much to her athletes and […]
2-On-2 Reaction Defense with G.P. Gromacki – Amherst College
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate this reaction defense drill that focuses on defensive fundamentals and developing your players’ basketball IQ.
Throw and Go Zone Shooting Drill with Porter Moser – Loyola University Chicago
Watch as Coach Porter Moser explains, and players demonstrate this throw and go zone shooting drill with emphasis on building habits. The strong side starts with a throw and go while the weak is executing […]
Catch the Cutter Drill with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico demonstrates this defensive drill progression to practice defending in the lane, keeping your head on a swivel, and communication.
Nickel and Dime Drill with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
How often do you use competitive drills in practice? Coach Nancy Fahey demonstrates this nickel and dime drill to work on team offense and defense with some added pressure.
Pack Line 3 on 3 Positioning Drill with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this pack line 3 on 3 positioning drill. The drill emphasis closing out on the ball, gap and midline position. Each player’s position changes as the ball is […]
Turning Today’s Kids Into Champions Quickly
I was talking to a coach I mentor last week and he said something that stopped me dead in my tracks. This is a guy who invests a ton of time and effort into becoming […]
Talking on the Court
Originally Published in and Provided by: Raise Your Game Good teams talk. Great teams communicate. Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley often closes his eyes for a minute in the middle of practice so he […]
Why Functionally Fast with Mike Neighbors – Univ. of Arkansas
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Hit Series with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey discusses her system for calling plays called the “Hit Series” that continually rotates throughout the game.
Secondary Offense Curl with Brooke Atkinson – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Watch as Coach Brooke Atkinson explains, and players demonstrate this secondary curl play. The intent is to get your best player the ball and create mismatches.
Ball Spins Drill with Travis Ford – Saint Louis University
Watch as Coach Travis Ford explains, and players demonstrate this ball spins drill. This is an everyday drill ran in either individual or team sessions. The offensive player will ball spin rip and the sweep […]
Special Situations: Box-and-One
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics The box-and-one is designed to guard one player man-to-man and to defend the rest of the team in a zone. The intent […]
Team Building Activity Instructions
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]
Daily Performance Evaluation Rating with Sue Guevara (Retired)
Watch as Coach Sue Guevara discusses the performance evaluation rating system that she used for every single practice to help her set the lineup on game days and keep her athletes accountable.
3 on 3 on 3 End Line Drill with Charli Turner Thorne – Arizona St. Univ.
Watch as Coach Charli Turner Thorne explains, and players demonstrate this 3 on 3 on 3 end line drill. This is an out of bounds offensive and defensive fundamentals drill. This is an aggressive offense […]
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
Practice Plan: Defensive Fundamentals and Position Work with Krista Gerlich – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Krista Gerlich explains how she has a drill bank written down and encourages coaches to do the same. This is not only for practice but also for camps and JV and Middle […]