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Help Defender Drill

Setup One player holds the ball as an offensive player in the wing position. A placeholder defender stands in front of him in a defensive position. The main player of the drill stands in the opposite block on the other side of the court. Purpose In a perfect w... Read More »

Star Pass Drill

Setup Players position themselves in preparation for an in bounds pass. The player with the ball lines up out of bounds on the beginning of one side of the key. The other players line up on each block and each elbow of the paint. Purpose The purpose of the Sta... Read More »

Knockout Game

Setup You need two balls to play Knockout. Everybody lines up in a straight line with the first player in line standing at the free throw line. The first two players in line hold the basketballs. Purpose Knockout is a popular game among basketball enthusiasts ... Read More »

Roller Derby Drill

Setup The coach stands behind the basket and on the baseline with a ball in his hands. Two players will stand on each side of the coach, behind the baseline, ready to run out onto the court. Purpose The Roller Derby Drill is a great way to instill the competit... Read More »

Ultimate Basketball Drill

Setup Players are divided up into two opposing teams and take the court as if they are preparing for a scrimmage. Purpose This is a creative and competitive way for your team to work on their teamwork and passing ability. It has all the same rules as normal ba... Read More »

Quick React Drill

Setup The player stands in the middle of the lane facing the coach who takes one or two basketballs and stands in the middle of the top of the key. Purpose This is an agility drill that incorporates the quick retrieval of basketballs in order to push the playe... Read More »

Hit the Deck Drill

Setup A coach gets in position to roll a basketball out in front of the player that is performing the drill. The player is facing the coach ready to break towards where the ball will roll. Purpose Throughout the course of any game there will be many instances ... Read More »

Closeout Drill

Setup A defender starts with the ball somewhere roughly in front of the basket. An offensive player stands out on the three point line. Purpose This drill teaches defenders how to closeout on an offensive player who has the ball. A closeout situation is when a... Read More »

Double Ball Dribble Sprint Drill

Setup Players need two basketballs in this drill. One basketball per hand because they will be dribbling both balls simultaneously. Purpose There are all kinds of ways to improve a player’s dribbling ability. Few drills, however, have a higher degree of ... Read More »

Around the World Drill

Setup Identify the 10 stations where players will need to shoot from in order to make it all the way “around the world” with their shots. The stations are as follows: 1 is from the right block; 2 is from the right elbow; 3 is a free throw; 4 is the... Read More »

Zig Zag Drill

Setup Players partner up with one ball per partner. The drill begins at one end of the court and will need a clear space all the way through to the end of the court. Purpose This drill focuses on the defender’s ability to shuffle his feet quickly, to cha... Read More »

Cage Fight Drill

Setup The whole time circles up around the mid-court circle. Two players are selected to enter into the middle of the circle where they will fight over possession of the ball. Purpose The Cage Fight Drill simulates a situation where two players on the court gr... Read More »