Watch as Coach Matt Woodley discusses using the opponent’s shot chart to dictate his pick and roll defense.
5 on 4 Scramble
We use 5 on 4 Scramble with a 15-second shot clock to work on long recovery closeouts driving shooters off the arc; to alert help defenders…
Defending the Cross Screen – Screen the Screener Sets
Focus: Execution, communication, and techniques versus cross-screen, screen-the screener sets. Procedure: When offensive teams see the defense…
Full Court Shooting Drill – Archie Miller – Indiana Univ.
Watch as Coach Archie Miller explains and players demonstrate this full court shooting drill.
Using an Off-Ball Screen
When executed the right way, an off-ball screen can create enough space for an offensive player to get an open shot or layup, making it a very effective…
Situational Play Late Clock – Wizards Special – Austin McBeth
Watch as Coach Austin McBeth explains and players demonstrate this full court late clock shadow play.
Fastbreak – Pipe Cut with Tom Billeter – Augustana University SD
Watch as Coach Tom Billeter explains and players demonstrate this fastbreak – pipe cut.
Half Court Step & Snap Back Pull Ups – Shooting in Transition – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Vince Walden explains and players demonstrate these half court step & snap back pull ups – shooting in transition drill.
Curl Cut Drill – Joe Abunassar – Impact Basketball
Watch as Coach Joe Abunassar explains and players demonstrate this curl cut drill.
Dribbling – Full-Court Zig Zag Drill
Setup: Use one basketball and one player. The player starts on the baseline with the ball. Execution: 1. The player takes two dribbles to the right…
Alley Dribbling Drill – Cuonzo Martin – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Cuonzo Martin explains and players demonstrate this alley dribbling drill emphasizing switching ball hands and keeping the head up.
ACL Injury Prevention – Assessment – Jake Moore – DPT; APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Watch as Coach Jake Moore explains and an athlete demonstrates these ACL injury prevention – assessment exercises.
1 on 1 Post Feeding Drill – Will Wade – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Will Wade explains and players demonstrate this 1 on 1 post feeding drill.
Primary Break Drill
Setup: Use five players and one basketball. All five players are lined up across the baseline. As soon as everyone is in place, the coach takes a shot. Player…
End Game Vs. Man or Zone – “Gun”
It’s the end of the game. You are behind one, two or three points with no time outs. The play must work vs. man or zone. The following play will work in…
Defensive Shell – Box Drill – Steve Bergman – Iowa City West HS (IA)
Watch as Coach Steve Bergman explains and players demonstrate handling down screens with this box drill.
Down Screen to a Flair Drill – Bruce Weber – Kansas State
Watch as Assistant Coach Chris Lowery explains and players demonstrate this down screen to a flair drill.
Situational Play Late Clock – Shadow – Austin McBeth
Watch as Coach Austin McBeth explains and players demonstrate this full court late clock shadow play.
Shooting – Warm Up Drill – Lon Kruger – Univ. of OK
Watch as Oklahoma coaches explain and players demonstrate this shooting warm up drill.
Offense – Perimeter Skills – Finishing – Mike Neighbors – Univ. of AR
Watch as Coach Mike Neighbors explains and players demonstrate these finishing drills.
How to Set a Perfect Basketball Screen
Setting a good basketball screen or “pick” is a critical, but often overlooked fundamental skill. A screen occurs when an offensive player attempts to use their…
Big Man Offensive Skills – Pick and Pop – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Nate Vander Sluis explains and players demonstrate this pick and pop shooting drill.
Building Relationships with Your AD
Don’t wait until you need something to communicate with your administration. Get to know your administrator in a respectful way. If your administrator…
Slide Dribble Shooting Drill – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Vince Walden explains and players demonstrate this slide dribble shooting drill.
Offense – In The Pit Drill – Dixie Jeffers – Capital Univ.
Watch as Coach Dixie Jeffers explains and players demonstrate this in the pit drill.
Ball Reversal Shooting Drill – Norm Persin – Oak Hill Union High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Norm Persin explains and players demonstrate this ball reversal shooting drill.
Rebounding Drills
Rebounding Overload Drill – Setup: 1) Use 12 players and one basketball. 2) Five defensive players are inside the lane and seven offensive players are…
1 Handed – Passing – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Shell Dailey explains and demonstrates 1 handed passing.
Defense – Drop and Shape Technique Drill – Dawn Staley – Univ. of South Carolina
Watch as Coach Dawn Staley explains and players demonstrate this drop and shape technique drill.
Encourage Athletes
Another major role of the coach during competitions is to recognize and praise athletes. According to world-renowned soccer coach Sir Alex…