1) Purpose: To develop and improve shooting in a game-like situation utilizing passing, screening, rebounding, and patterned movement. Drill: As the drill name states, this is a 12 player, 4 ball … [Read more...]
1 on 1 Defense Series
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Purpose: To teach an individual defender the proper movements, footwork, and defensive techniques as he defends his opponent on the basketball court. Series Setup: This series of drills requires an … [Read more...]
11 Man Fast Break
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Purpose: To develop fast break skills, both offensively and defensively. The 11 Man Fast Break Drill teaches the players to make smart, quick decisions. It also teaches the defenders to work together … [Read more...]
Jump Stop Series
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1) Basic Jump Stop Drill (without basketball) Purpose: To learn how to effectively perform a jump stop with proper footwork and balance. Drill: Have the players begin on the … [Read more...]
Box – Screen the Screener
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This out-of-bounds play can create a layup opportunity by setting a screen on the initial screener. If the defense over-helps or does not help at all, one of two players should be open for an easy … [Read more...]
1-on-1 Help Blockout Drill
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Purpose: To teach helpside defense but at the same time not forget rebounding responsibilities. Drill: O1 begins by passing to O2. The defender, X1, should go from deny position to helpside … [Read more...]
1-3-1 Double Stack Flash
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1) The Doublestack Flash is a good zone offense set play to run against a 1-3-1 zone defense. The play begins with O1 dribbling toward O3. O3 cuts through the lane and out to the weakside … [Read more...]
1-2-3 Skying Drill
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Purpose: To improve and develop explosive leg strength, conditioning, and reaction time. Drill: This drill requires a coach or additional person who can give the verbal commands. Position 1 - is … [Read more...]
How to Break Pressure Defenses
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:: From the Hoops U. 'How-To' Series :: The purpose of this article is to help the basketball player by giving specific tips, techniques and an understanding of how to beat pressure defenses such … [Read more...]
7 / 7-Up
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7 (and the 7-Up variation) are simple baseline inbounds plays you can run against a zone defense. The hard flashes often create open layup opportunities and once the defense sags to stop that, an … [Read more...]
Turnover Play
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The Turnover Play is a nice play to run when you have just committed a turnover the previous time on offense. The intent of this quick hitter is to get a good shot by one of your best players. The … [Read more...]
UCLA Series
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Purpose: To teach and improve footwork needed in offensive and defensive skills; to improve the athlete's ability to execute the basic types of dribbles. Drill: This drill is performed the length … [Read more...]
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