When it comes to offensive rebounding, the ability to anticipate the ball coming off the rim can be just as important as length, or athleticism. That’s why I like to put my players through a series of drills that hone their offensive rebounding abilities specifically. 3 Man Weave Putbacks This is a great twist on [...]
If there is one thing that drives every coach crazy, it’s leaving points at the line. There’s nothing more frustrating than losing a game by 2-3 points, when your team missed 5-10 free throws that very game. Some players who are otherwise great shooters will sometimes struggle at the free throw line, due to a [...]
When dealing with a motion offense, your players’ ability to read and react to the defense is vital to success. I went over a couple of motion drills for your wing players a couple of days ago, and today I’m going to be showing you guys a couple like-minded drills – but for your post [...]
There is no denying it – athleticism is going to give you an advantage is basketball. And not every coach is blessed with having naturally athletic players, but any coach can use these drills and see great improvements in speed, quickness, and jumping ability in all of your players. Ball Drops This is one of [...]
One of the most important things you need to do as a coach is establish each and every player’s role and responsibility when he or she are on the floor. Teaching your players to play within themselves is your first step towards playing smart, efficient basketball. One of the tougher things to distinguish at times [...]
Hi Coach, Click on the play button below to watch this video on the “Eggbeater Drill.” This is a great way to get tons of reps in for your shooters, and improve your passing and on-court communication… and look GOOD doing it Once you’ve watched the video, I’d love for you to contribute back to [...]
Are you looking for youth basketball drills that will help your team get out in transition and score more points on the fast break? Then you will love these two practice ideas. The first one is called the “Celtics Layup Drill”, and it trains your kids to pass accurately and finish at high speed in [...]
It can be tough finding drills for basketball defense that teach the proper fundamentals and are actually FUN for your players to run in practice. Below are two of my all-time favorites. The first drill is called “The Gauntlet.” It’s primary goal is to teach proper defensive position, footwork and technique. Also, this helps players [...]
One of the most common issues kids basketball coaches face is how to introduce drills that are fun, keep players interested and increase practice intensity. Below are two of my favorite competitive drills. Each one of these drills is simple to learn and easy to teach. Try them out and let me know what you [...]
I recently had the pleasure of watching Hubie Brown’s Basketball Coaching Boot Camp as an online video clinic. In one of his segments, he outlines his 15 laws for basketball offense success. They are based on his own offensive philosophy, but as you’ll see, they will apply to just about any team at any competitive [...]
Basketball Practice Planning is both an art and a science. While there are some specific blocks that should be part of every practice, it’s up to you to structure the session to meet the needs of your individual team. Below is an A-B-C formula for planning a successful basketball practice to get you started. It’s [...]
Season planning is one of the most important – yet widely ignored – aspects of coaching basketball. In fact, I think it’s the #1 rule to having a successful season with your team. In this article, I provide some suggestions and templates for you to create your own plan for each phase of the season. [...]
The pick and roll is my favorite play in basketball – bar none. It’s combination of possibilities in the two-man game, combined with some good off-ball movement is close to unguardable. But if a defense gets a chance to load up and run the coverage of their choice, it’s to make things more difficult for [...]
Being able to see the pressure coming from the defense, calmly find the opening, and execute your offense is extremely valuable. Most players will panic when they see the double on the way, or throw up a wild layup if they feel the defense on their back. But if you put your players through these [...]
Reading the pick and roll may look like an art, with the array of beautiful passes and dribble moves guys masters like Steve Nash and Chris Paul use; but in reality, it’s more like a science or math. Each time you run the pick and roll the defense has to decide what they are willing [...]
Almost all teams run a three out, two in offense. Your point guard, shooting guard and small forward out on the perimeter, with the power forward and center down low on the blocks. This formation is wonderful if you’ve got traditional players at all five positions: big bangers down low and ball handlers who can [...]
One incredibly effective move, used by scoring aficionados from Paul Pierce to Kobe Bryant, is the pump fake. A good pump fake will not only free you up from the defense when used correctly, but even just having it in your arsenal will keep the defense wary. But executing the pump fake properly is just [...]
Watching the NBA playoffs begin, I can’t help but love watching Pau and now, Marc Gasol and their incredible passing prowess. Both the brothers have an innate sense of when and where to get their teammates the ball, and allowed their coaches much more flexibility than otherwise possible. Both Mike Brown and Lionel Hollins do [...]
There’s 10 seconds left in the game. You’re down 3, with no timeouts left, so you can’t set up an inbounds play. What do your players do? If you don’t have a play you can call from the sideline for a quick three, they’ll just come down the court and heave up a low percentage [...]
As a former power forward, I believe that toughness and aggressiveness can go a long way down on the block – especially when it comes to rebounding. That’s why I put a big focus on drills that I feel promote these characteristics in players – you’ll find out very quickly who the most competitive players [...]
While we had a chance recently to check out the art of passing into the post, it is just as important for our point guard to be able to get the ball to the wing. Your point guards ability to get your other players the ball in places where they are comfortable and have an [...]
As a coach who’s had the blessing of having some very talented wing players on my teams, but who believes the right way to play basketball is from the inside out, I sometimes have trouble getting my players to throw the ball into the post. Not only do they rarely throw it in, but because [...]
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