Elbow Attack Pull Back Basketball Drill
Great ball handlers in basketball recognize that it is not always about going full force forwards. Sometimes with an aggressive defender, you have to create space with a pullback dribble (also known as a retreat dribble) first to create space, and then you can make a move to get past the defender. The retreat […]
Georgetown Warm Up Basketball Shooting Drill
Footwork and proper shooting mechanics play a huge role in shooting the basketball at a high percentage. It takes countless repetitions of doing something the right way to really develop a great shooting motion. Sometimes it is important to breakdown these motions and really lock in on the details of shooting a basketball. This […]
Nuggets Basketball Shooting Drill
It is not just enough to make shots at half speed and a standstill when you do basketball drills. During the course of a game, shooters will get multiple different looks as they come into their shot. Whether it is running the floor in transition, drifting to the baseline on a penetration, etc. There […]
Crossover Rhythm Basketball Dribbling Drill
If you watch good ball handlers in basketball, you will recognize that they do a great job staying low while dribbling the ball. They can change the ball from hand to hand quickly and with ease. All of this comes from being comfortable with the basketball and being equally confident with both hands. This […]
Drop Step Gather Finish Basketball Drill
Being able to catch the ball in the post and finish with a drop step is all about finding a good angle and then making an explosive, strong move to the basket. It takes practice to develop the correct footwork and body positioning to really master this move. This basketball drill will allow the […]
Recruiting With Less in College Basketball
The basketball coaching article was written by USC Upstate Associate Head Coach Kyle Perry. He has been with the program for 6 years (14-15) and has been a big part of the team’s recent success. Coach Perry also spent some time at South Carolina State, College of Charleston, and several other programs. He is one […]
Around the Horn 3 Point Basketball Shooting Drill
There will be multiple times during a game when a wing player needs to fill up along the perimeter. Whether it is a guard using a ball screen and having to fill up or a cut and replace action (to name two examples), there are going to be times where the wing fills up […]
Beat the Pro Three Point Basketball Shooting Drill
Ever wonder how a good basketball shooter can miss five shots in a row but then come back in the same game and hit multiple shots in a row? It is all about having mental toughness and continuing to shoot, knowing that you will hit the next shot. This catch and shoot basketball shooting […]
33 Basketball Shooting Drill
Anytime that you can do basketball shooting drills that put pressure on the shooter you are working on the mental side of shooting as well. You will never be able to fully simulate the feeling of shooting a big shot in a real game but if you can train your mind to be mentally […]
Reverse Between the Legs Behind the Back Basketball Dribbling Drill
This basketball dribbling drill will work on a specific move, but it will also help develop overall hand quickness and the player’s ability to handle the basketball. Combo moves force the player to have quick hands because the ball is constantly going back and forth between both hands. This one ball stationary basketball dribbling drill […]
Defender Goes Under Game Situation Scoring Basketball Drill
If you look at some of the best scorers in basketball, you will quickly realize that they can score in a variety of ways. They find different scoring opportunities within the offense, and then they make the defense pay. This combination basketball shooting drill will focus on three different types of shots that a […]
Reverse Between the Legs Two Ball Basketball Dribbling Drill
It is important to be able to handle the basketball with either hand comfortably. You don’t want the defense to be able to force you to your off-hand, and then you not be able to take advantage of it. Unfortunately, though, sometimes basketball players avoid their weaknesses instead of focusing on them and developing […]
Taking Over a New Basketball Program
This basketball coaching article was written by University of Southern California men’s basketball coach Chris Capko. Coach Capko has been a part of the Trojans staff for two years now. Previously to coaching at USC, he also coached at Georgia Southern University and Stetson University. Every year around this time, college basketball coaching job […]
Championship Basketball Shooting Drill
Being able to shoot the basketball at a high level has a lot to do with mental toughness and being able to lock in even when you are tired. During a game, you may miss a couple of shots in a row, or you may be tired from the course of the game, but […]
Between the Legs Competition Basketball Dribbling Drill
A great way to get out of your comfort zone when doing different basketball drills is by adding a competition aspect to the drill. This will force the player to go as hard as they can or lose the drill. Another benefit of adding a competition aspect is that it picks up the energy in the […]
Relocation Post Scoring Basketball Drill
Getting your basketball post players the ball in scoring position can really help to improve your team’s offense and scoring production. It doesn’t have to be all back to the basket post-ups either. You can get them the ball off of ball screens, penetration dump-offs, etc. This basketball post move drill is going to […]
50 Makes Basketball Shooting Drill
Shooting a basketball in a game requires you to practice your shot with game speed and game pressure. This basketball shooting drill requires you to make shots in a specific amount of time, which puts pressure on you as a shooter, and it also helps you focus on your form. As you go through […]
8 Keys to Becoming a Great Shooter in Basketball
This article was written by Basketball HQ co-founder Kyle Ohman. Coach Ohman is a skill development trainer, high school basketball coach, and camp director/instructor worldwide. Kyle also has a background in playing as well. He was a 1,000 point scorer at Liberty University and was ranked the 19th best shooter his senior year by Fox […]
Combination Post Scoring Basketball Drill
There are going to multiple different scoring situations for a post player during the course of a game. Depending on the versatility of the post player, these scoring options really increase. There will be options to strictly post up, but you are missing out on so much if that is all you do. This […]
Rip Through Basketball Drill
Being able to be explosive and athletic has a lot to do with technique and form. It comes from playing low and then pushing off and driving in the direction you want to go. Whether you are attacking out of the triple threat, making a move off of the dribble, or doing a defensive […]
15 and 3 Pressure Shooting Basketball Drill
There are plenty of basketball players out there that can make shot after shot in practice but struggle to take and make big shots in a game because of the added pressure. The pressure causes the shooter to second guess themselves because they are not used to shooting with that type of pressure on […]
Accountability in your Basketball Program
This basketball coaching article was written by Northern Arizona Suns G Leagues Assistant Coach Brandon Rosenthal. It’s no secret the best teams in the world, in athletics or business, have a culture of accountability. For numerous reasons, you could argue that accountability is the most important ingredient for a team’s success. I’ve heard […]
3-2-3 Basketball Shooting Drill
Great shooters in basketball can shoot under pressure; they step up to the big shot in a game and shoot the ball with confidence. That is why it is important to practice shooting with pressure on the shooter when doing different basketball shooting drills. You can never really fully replicate game pressure, but you […]
Tough Basketball Players
This article was written by the University of Texas Arlington’s assistant men’s basketball coach Zak Buncik. What separates a good player from a great player and a great player from an elite player? The answer…toughness! Tough players play and play effectively, no matter what! Plays Through Bad Calls A tough guy plays through […]
Flat Switch Game Situation Scoring Basketball Drill
Great offensive players in basketball can score in a variety of different ways. They are also able to do a great job of scoring within the offense. Whether it is with a ball screen, a down screen, spacing to the right spot on the floor, etc., they can find quality shots within the team’s […]
Combo Dribble Partner Passing Basketball Drill
This is a great basketball drill to work on both ball-handling and passing at the same time. It will focus on the player’s ability to handle the basketball with different combo moves, and then it will challenge them to be able to make a one-handed pass off of the dribble to their partner. Depending […]
Vanderbilt Post Transition Basketball Shooting Drill
A post player in basketball that can spread the floor and make shots at a high level adds a lot of value to a team. It puts the post defender in a mismatch situation by requiring them to guard further out on the floor than they are used to. This is also great for […]
Behind the Back Two Ball Basketball Dribbling Drill
Working on ball handling is something that every player should be spending time on, even if you are not a primary ball-handler. This two ball basketball dribbling drill is great because it allows the player to work on their ball handling, but it also practices a specific move and works on overall hand coordination. […]
Frank Martin Basketball Coaching Clinic Notes
These basketball coaching clinic notes are from when Frank Martin spoke in 2014. Coach Martin is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of South Carolina and is in his 3rd year with the program. Before coming to South Carolina, Frank Martin coached at Kansas State University for 5 years. Coach Martin has also […]
Leadership Within Your Basketball Program
This basketball coching article was written by University of Southern California associate head coach Tony Bland. Coach bland has been a part of the USC Trojans program since 2013. Before that, he was a part of Steve Fisher’s staff at San Diego State University. Tony does not only have coaching experience; he has playing experience […]
Wrap Around Pass Basketball Drill
Passing is a very underrated part of basketball, but it should be stressed more, especially to younger kids learning the game. If you look at some of the great passers in the game today, they can make passes in different ways to make sure that the ball gets to where it is supposed to […]
Off of the Dribble Bounce Pass Basketball Drill
The bounce pass off of the dribble basketball passing drill is a great drill for point guards to work on their passing skills off of the dribble. You will use this type of pass if a teammate pops open or back cuts. You may not be able to pick the ball up and take […]
Pressure Partner Passing Basketball Drill
Many basketball players struggle with feeding the post, and the reason is that they are not used to doing it, and also, most likely, no one has ever taught them the right way to do it. Once they have learned the correct way to feed the post and have practiced it a few times, […]
Group Discussion Coaching U Basketball Coaching Clinic Notes
These basketball coaching clinic notes are from an overtime group discussion at the 2014 Coaching U Clinic in Indianapolis. They feature George Raveling, Lawrence Frank, Shaka Smart, and Kevin Eastman. The questions will cover a wide variety of topics and, hopefully, help you in some area of coaching. Basketball Coaching Clinic Notes […]
Taking Advantage of ATO’s in Basketball
This basketball coaching article was written by USC assistant men’s basketball coach Chris Capko. Special situations in basketball are an integral part of any game. They are generally very well-rehearsed on both sides of the basketball. For each team I scout, I will specifically clip up anything a team does from a baseline-out-of-bounds perspective […]
Ray Allen Curl Cut Basketball Shooting Drill
This basketball drill is called the Ray Allen shooting drill because Ray Allen is one of the best shooters at coming off of different types of screens and knocking down a shot. To be a great shooter on the move, you need to make sure that your footwork is right, you get your body […]
High Low Pound Two Ball Basketball Dribbling Drill
For this two ball basketball dribbling drill, you will train your mind to do two different things at the same time. One ball will be dribbled high and the other low. This will develop your ball handling and make your mind work. The goal is to be able to train your mind to think […]
Side Windshield Wipers Two Ball Basketball Dribbling Drill
This is a beginner two ball basketball dribbling drill that develops ball control and improves both hands simultaneously. A basketball player needs to be able to drive in either direction with confidence. Basketball dribbling drills like this will force the player to spend time working on their weak hand because they cannot transfer the […]
Windshield Wipers Two Ball Basketball Dribbling Drill
The windshield wipers two ball basketball dribbling drill is a great ball handling drill for improving your ball control and touch. Some basketball dribbling drills are meant to work on a specific move, but this basketball drill is all about developing your hands and working on ball control. It is a great dribbling drill […]
Billy Donovan and Gregg Marshal Coaching U Basketball Clinic Notes
Billy Donovan is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Florida and has established himself as one of the elite coaches in basketball today. The Florida Gators have recently been a staple of the NCAA tournament. Gregg Marshall has been receiving a lot of recognition for what he has accomplished at Wichita […]