Watch as Stanford’s Coaching Staff explains and players demonstrate this Transition Into Triangle Drill.
3 Perimeter Basketball Drills for Guards
As a guard, your three most important skills are ball-handling, shooting and playing defense. Perimeter players who consistently get to where they want on the floor, put the ball in the basket and prevent their opponents from scoring are in high…
4 Ball Layups Drill – Mike Krzyzewski – Duke
Watch as Coach Mike Krzyzewski explains and players demonstrate this 4 Ball Layups Drill.
How to Shoot Free Throws Better
Free throw shooting is one of the most valuable skills you can have as a basketball player. Players who make free throws score points for their team while the clock is stopped and the opposing team can’t play defense against…
Guards – Stationary Ball Handling Drills – Jeff Walz – Louisville
Watch as Coach Jeff Walz explains and players demonstrate these Stationary Ball Handling Drills.
Defending the Post
Focus: Keeping the ball out of the middle while defending the high post. Procedure: Players begin five on five on the half court. Follow these steps: 1. A coach or one of the guards begins the drill by passing to either 03 or 04, both of whom a
Partner Flair Drill – Ganon Baker Basketball
Watch as Coach Ganon Baker explains and demonstrates this Partner Flair Drill.
CBA Shooting Drill with Andy Toole – Robert Morris Univ.
Watch as Coach Andy Toole explains and players demonstrate this CBA Shooting Drill.
Resistance Box Out Drill with Jackie Ansley
Watch as Coach Jackie Ansley explains and athletes demonstrate this Resistance Box Out Drill.
Close Out Cover Down Def. Drill – Pat Skerry – Towson Univ.
Watch as Coach Pat Skerry explains and players demonstrate this Close Out Cover Down Def. Drill.
Connective Tissue: The Key to Preventing ACL Injuries
The anterior cruciate ligament is the last thing you want to injure. If you need ACL surgery, you have a 6- to 12-month rehabilitation period ahead of you, and you may not return with the same speed and agility you once…
Off Hand Passing Drill – Drew Hanlen
Watch as Coach Drew Hanlen explains and players demonstrate this Off Hand Passing Drill.
Guard-Oriented Attack
This set begins in a balanced format with the two guards (01 and 02) above the three-point line approximately 20 feet (6 m) apart. Two forwards (03 and 04) should set up at the free-throw line extended and…
A Great Play Out of a Timeout – Sue Phillips – Archbishop Mitty HS (CA)
Watch as Coach Sue Phillips explains and players demonstrate this Great Play Out of a Timeout.
Pick and Roll Shooting Drill with Ganon Baker
Watch as Coach Ganon Baker explains and demonstrates this Pick and Roll Shooting Drill.
Defending Middle Pick-and-Rolls
The middle pick-and-roll is difficult to defend because the screener is typically a big man who screens and then rolls to the basket. Alternatively, the big man may be a good perimeter shooter who pops out for the medium-range jumper. Defending…
Shooting: The Grip with Herb Magee – Philadelphia University
Watch as Coach Herb Magee discusses and demonstrates the importance of the grip in successful shooting.
Quick Hitters vs Man – Jeff Walz – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Jeff Walz explains and players demonstrate these Quick Hitters vs Man.
Basketball Shooting Drill with Ganon Baker
Watch the explanation and demonstration of this point Guard shooting drill.
4 Zone Drill – Drew Hanlen
Watch as Coach Drew Hanlen explains and players demonstrate this 4 Zone Drill.
Blue Shooting Drill – Tara VanDerveer – (Retired) Stanford Univ.
Watch as Coach Tara VanDerveer explains and players demonstrate the Blue Shooting Drill.
Guard Play – Attacking Gaps Drill – Jeff Walz – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Jeff Walz explains and players demonstrate this Attacking Gaps Drill.
Catch and Face Drill – Duke Basketball
Watch as Former Assistant Coach Chris Collins explains and players demonstrate this catch and face drill.
One-on-One Basketball Defensive Drills
What athlete didn’t enjoy playing a little one-on-one basketball as a kid? This schoolyard favorite is actually a great way to improve your defense. That’s because playing one-on-one forces you to learn to stop an opponent without relying on help…
Jazz Play vs Man Defense – Greg McDermott – Creighton Univ.
Watch as Coach Greg McDermott explains and players demonstrate this Jazz Play vs Man Defense.
Hurry Up Offense – Fran Fraschilla
Watch as Fran Fraschilla explains and players demonstrate this Hurry Up Offense Play “Spurs”.
Defensive Shell Drill – Bob Starkey – Texas A & M Univ.
Watch as Coach Bob Starkey explains and players demonstrate this Defensive Shell Drill.
Set Play vs Man – 50 Pistol – Fred Hoiberg – Iowa St. Univ.
Watch as Coach Fred Hoiberg explains and players demonstrate this Set Play vs Man – 50 Pistol.
Chair Hand Off Shooting Drill – Ganon Baker
Watch as Coach Ganon Baker explains and demonstrates this Chair Hand Off Shooting Drill.
Setting Away Screens – Sean Miller – Univ. of AZ
Watch as Coach Sean Miller explains and wing players demonstrate this Setting Away Screens Drill.