Shoot & Hustle
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
‘Partner Passing’ encourages shooters to hustle after their own shots as the partner sprints to a perimeter shooting spot. WHY USE IT Teach players to follow their own shots as they know where the ball is going better than anyone. This drill also gets players hustling and dealing with some chaos while trying to focus. SET UP Place two sets of partners at each hoop. The under-the- hoop players are holding basketballs. HOW TO PLAY The players with the basketballs pass to their partners on the perimeter. After making the pass, the players relocate to the perimeter in preparation for the n ..read more
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10+10+10+10
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
Divide the court into four quadrants, require the shooter to make 10 shots from each area with a partner rebounding and passing. WHY USE IT Get players lots of reps from various areas on the floor. Don’t allow shooters to get too comfortable in a single spot on the floor. SET UP Divide the court into quadrants. Split the court down the middle of the lane out to mid-court while also splitting it across the free- throw line. Inform players if you want them shooting all 3-pointers, mid-range jumpers or if they can work in layups. HOW TO PLAY The shooter’s partner starts under the hoop and ..read more
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‘Big Space’ Drill Sharpens Long Passes
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
Long passes are a necessity when your offense is spaced wide, ensure these passes are crisp and sharp, and don’t result in turnovers. WHY USE IT Navigating large spaces on the floor requires long passes. But, with the ball in the air for that amount of time, the defense has a better opportunity to create turnovers. This drill provides the necessary repetitions for players to understand how to throw these passes in a game. SET UP Place one player in the left corner and another on the left wing. A player with a ball is on the right wing with a line of players holding basketballs behind ..read more
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Start Shooter In Corner, Create Top 3-Pointer
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
The initial movement starts right then utilizes ball reversal and a well-timed downscreen to free the shooter coming high at the top. WHY USE IT Horns plays are great for any offense as they work well again man or zone defenses, plus the player positions keep the defenders guessing. SET UP Start from a standard Horns set with a post player near each elbow and a shooter in each corner. HOW TO PLAY The point (1) passes to the right-side elbow (5), then relocates to the right corner as 3 cuts under the hoop. 2 (who is the shooter) moves from the left corner and curls around a downscreen s ..read more
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Create Mismatch, Instill Confidence
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
When a player is struggling offensively, create a mismatch in open space and allow him to drive at the hoop. WHY USE IT Simply seeing the ball go through the hoop is key to getting a struggling player going. Use this set for an easy scoring opportunity. SET UP The player you want to score is on the right wing with the ball. Have one player on the opposite post. HOW TO PLAY A pass is made to the top and the intended scorer moves low to screen. The new ball handler dribbles left as the left wing moves high. The right corner sprints toward the opposite corner [1]. The two players on the ..read more
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Near-Side Screen Sets Up Rim Lob
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
Run fake action coming toward the sideline inbound to create space and set up a backdoor lob at the rim for a game-winning shot. WHY USE IT In a tie game, 89-89, with the Orlando Magic earlier this season, the Washington Wizards ran this sideline out-of-bounds play with just 0.8 seconds remaining to earn a victory. SET UP Position two players on the ball side with another two at the weak-side elbow. HOW TO PLAY The higher of the two ball-side players screens down for the lower one, who curls around the screen and heads for the opposite side. The weak-side players space out with the low ..read more
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Downscreens, Ball Reversal & Lob
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
Shift the defense with downscreens, then work the ball across the top of the set to clear space for a well-timed backscreen leading to a lob. WHY USE IT The best time to catch a defense off-guard for a backdoor scoring opportunity is when you are moving the ball from one side of the court to the other. SET UP Start in a box formation, then send the elbow players low to set screens for the players on the post. HOW TO PLAY The right-side player flashes hard to the wing and receives a pass as the left-side player fakes high, then curls back low [1]. Begin ball reversal by dribbling from r ..read more
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‘Chase’ Drills Focus, Speed Dribbling
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
It’s a game of tag but players must dribble the entire time — see who has the speed and ability to shift direction quickly in this competitive drill. WHY USE IT Drive home the point about purposeful dribbling with the Chase Drill where players must go fast or get knocked out of the game. SET UP In the half-court, one player is in the middle and is “it.” Decide how many others players you want to participate and spread them around the court. Every player has a ball. You stand out of bounds. HOW TO PLAY On your whistle, everyone starts dribbling. The “it” player is trying to chase down a ..read more
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‘Trap Drill’ Forces Fast Decisions
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
Prepare your players for the chaos and frustration of facing a double team by having them execute smart passes, which lead to fast breaks. WHY USE IT Double teams frustrate ball handlers. Give them the confidence to break them by drilling the importance of smart decision making. SET UP One offensive player with a ball is at one end of the floor. There are two defenders close. At the other end of the court are two offensive players spaced on opposite sides with a defender between them. HOW TO PLAY The ball handler dribbles toward the two defenders, who attack and trap. The opposite- sid ..read more
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Clear, Drive, Kick & Shoot
Basketball Coach Weekly
by Basketball Coach Weekly
4y ago
Move your best shooter into a clear window as the point guard attacks and draws the defense, which sets up the kick-out pass. WHY USE IT This is a great play to use late in a game whether you need two or three points. The initial and third actions net two points while the second creates a 3-pointer. SET UP The point guard (1) has the ball on the right side with 5 on the ball-side block. The best shooter on the floor (2) starts deep on the opposite wing. HOW TO PLAY 5 comes high and fakes setting a ball screen for 1. 5 then sprints to the top of the key as he gains position for the upco ..read more
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