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 […]
Up Shooting with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey discusses this fast-paced shooting drill that forces athletes to focus on passing and off-ball movement before taking a shot.
Developing Culture with Adam Cohen – Stanford University
Watch as Coach Adam Cohen discusses how he believes it is important to have core values that everyone believes in. At Stanford, those core values are invested, tough, and selfless. Coach encourages you to be […]
Got to Grind with Felisha Legette-Jack – Syracuse Univ.
Watch as Coach Felisha Legette-Jack (previously at the University at Buffalo) discusses that excellent talent level exists in New York State and she encourages coaches to grow and develop this talent. Coach believes that anyone […]
Take the Charge with Paul Kelly – (Retired) De La Salle High School (LA)
Watch as Coach Paul Kelly explains that his team works on how to take a charge every day at practice. Coach attributes winning to his team having that hardcore mentality with emphasis on the importance […]
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Sideline Out of Bounds Play with Mike Fratello – Former NBA Coach
Watch as Coach Mike Fratello explains, and players demonstrate this last-second sideline out of bounds play. #5 sets the pick and yells switch then slips the screen for the basket. It is important that the […]
Jammer Safety with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford explains, and players demonstrate this jammer safety pressure defense. They want to defend the entire floor and place the offense in an uncomfortable position exposing ball handling skills.
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Defense: Little Big with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey explains, and players demonstrate this little big screen. It is important that the player being screened does not contact the screener first, but they hit and peel with their player […]
Having Poise on the Bench with Oliver Winterbone – Oklahoma City Thunder
Watch as Oliver Winterbone explains that having poise on the bench has an impact on the players as it displays confidence and preparedness. Poise is also key in dealing with referees during a game.
Using the Clock: Three Man Triangle
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Focus To gain control of the game by using the clock to advantage. Procedure Players begin on the half court. Follow these […]
Improving Communication
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Miscommunication is repeatedly cited as the number one source of stress for coaches. Effective communication is a learned skill, and like […]
Deny the Post Drill
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics Setup Use four players and one basketball. There is one player on each wing outside the three-point arc and two players are on […]
Zone Out of Bounds Play with Kurt Guelsdorf
Watch as Coach Kurt Guelsdorf explains, and players demonstrate this zone out of bounds play.
Full Court Drill – Two Touches
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Focus Running hard and making those important layups. Procedure Players should be warmed up and loose for this full-court fast-break drill. Teach […]
Screening and Sealing for the Point Guard with Terry Layton
Watch as Coach Terry Layton explains, and players demonstrate a screening technique that forces the defense to go over the screen but not under, cutting down the defender’s options.
Two Person Triangle Shooting Drill with Katie Smith – New York Liberty
Watch as Coach Katie Smith explains, and players demonstrate this two person triangle shooting drill. This is a half-court drill that involves multiple players revolving through the drill. A player takes a shot from the […]
Identifying and Coaching to Your Strengths
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The traditional approach to coaching is sometimes referred to as a deficits-based approach because coaches focus their energy on identifying and […]
Your Players Are Your Legacy with John Calipari – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach John Calipari explains how winning is always important, but the legacy you leave – that is your kids. If you put winning before your players, they will know.
Offense: Hit the Cutter with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy explains that there are two types of players that are hard to defend: really good players and players that concentrate and execute. He explains this post entry and players […]
Defense: Packline Positioning with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach Jacey Brooks explains proper positioning for both on and off the ball with the packline defense.
Defining Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses defining commitment with your athletes and obtaining their feedback. It is important to question where they feel their commitment level is in regards to practice, social life, and acceptance of their role on […]