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 […]
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.
Half-Court Offense: 1-4 High Sets with Felisha Legette-Jack – University of Buffalo
In this session, University of Buffalo Head Women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack demonstrates several 1-4 high half court offensive sets that have worked for her program. Coach Legette-Jack also spends time discussing her philosophy on […]
Pack Line Defensive Drill Work with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
In this session, SUNY Cortland Head Coach Jacey Brooks shares why it is important for teams to have a defensive philosophy and why her teams run the pack line defense. In addition to showing several […]
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 – Central Michigan 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…
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 […]
The Point Guard Off-Season Workout Plan
Basketball point guards are some of the best athletes in all sports. They possess incredible speed, quickness and jumping ability, yet they have the physical strength to battle with bigger and strong defenders. To improve at this position, you…
Defensive 50 Drill with Steve Schmidt – Mott CC
Watch as Coach Steve Schmidt explains and players demonstrate this half court form and technique defensive drill.
The Best Two-Ball Dribbling Drills
Dribbling with two basketballs at a time is a useful way to improve your handle and expose potential weaknesses in your off-hand. Two-ball dribbling drills…
Defending Stagger Screens – Tim Jankovich – SMU
Watch as Coach Tim Jankovich explains and players demonstrate the techniques used for defending stagger screens.
Pocket Passing Drills – JR Shumate
Watch as Coach JR Shumate explains and players demonstrate these pocket passing drills.
Three Spot Closeout – Carla Berube – Tufts Univ.
Watch as Coach Carla Berube explains and players demonstrate this three spot closeout drill.
The Benefits of Practicing with a Weighted Basketball
A weighted basketball, sometimes called a heavy ball, is a basketball that is regulation size (29.50 inches in circumference) but weighs 3 pounds…
Reasons to Play 2-3 Zone Defense – Alan Marshall
Watch as Coach Alan Marshall discusses the advantages of zone defense and the reasons he has been successful running it.
5 Tips for Better Basketball Ball Control
Basketball ball control is an important skill to teach. The ability to dribble the basketball well is critical at every level of the sport. But it’s a skill that…
Baseline Out of Bounds “One” – Jeff Walz – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Jeff Walz explains and players demonstrate this baseline out of bounds play “one”.
Morningside Competition Drill – Greg Lansing – Indiana State University
Watch as Coach Greg Lansing explains and players demonstrate this offensive and defensive competitive shooting and rebounding drill.
Finishing Drill – Danielle Viglione – Sacramento Skills Academy
Watch as Coach Danielle Viglione explains and players demonstrate this middle finishing drill.
Pick and Roll Drills – Jamie Dixon – TCU
Watch as Coach Jamie Dixon explains and players demonstrate these pick and roll drills that will give them more effective scoring options inside the paint.
NCAA Eligibility Center
When the goal is college athletics, the secret to success for many student-athletes often comes down to a simple premise: Knowing what…
Jay Wright – Villanova – Rules for Pressure Defense
Watch as Coach Jay Wright explains the rules for his 1-2-2 and 1-1-2-1 three-quarter court pressure defense.