Basketball Tryout Drills
This basketball coaching article was written by Basketball HQ Co-Founder Kyle Ohman. Basketball tryouts typically only last for 1-3 days, and during this time, you are challenged with finding the roster that you are going to have for the entirety of the season. In most cases, you have a pretty good idea of who […]
The Value of Communication in Basketball
This basketball coaching article was written by Basketball HQ Co-Founder Kyle Ohman. Let’s keep this simple. Have you ever seen a great basketball team that wasn’t also great at communicating on the floor? The answer is no because elite teams communicate at a high level, with no excuses. So if this is true, how […]
Basketball Drills to do at Home
This article was written by Basketball HQ Co-Founder Kyle Ohman. It seems like there are always excuses that we can come up with when we aren’t fully committed to something; some excuses may even seem legitimate. One of the biggest excuses that comes up when basketball training is mentioned is not getting access to […]
Basketball Conditioning Drills
There are basketball drills for all types of purposes. Some are used to improve a specific skill like basketball shooting form. Others might be designed to work on hand-eye coordination, and so on. Basketball conditioning drills are a little bit different, though. They are going to work on multiple skills at the same time. […]
Becoming a Great Scorer in Basketball: A Complete Guide for Players
This article was written by Basketball HQ co-founder Kyle Ohman. 1. Score Within the Offense Set Plays Master your team’s set basketball plays and recognize when and where there are great scoring opportunities for yourself. It could be a play designed specifically for you or for another teammate, but you always need to be ready […]
8 Keys to Playing Defense in Basketball
This article was written by basketballhq.com co-founder Kyle Ohman. Playing Defense in Basketball: Focusing on Technique and Mindset Playing defense in basketball is an interesting skill. It is interesting because it requires technical skills and a passion and desire to compete at a high level. Basketball players that want to be great on 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 […]
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 […]
College Basketball: Getting Your Foot in the Door
This basketball coaching article was written by University of Nevada assistant men’s basketball coach Jay Morris. Coach Morris has been a part of the Matadors coaching staff since 2015. Before joining the Wolf Pack, Jay was an assistant coach at Cal State Northridge, Director of Basketball Operations at Long Beach State, and an assistant coach for […]
Reading Ball Screens in Basketball
This basketball coaching article was written by Kyle Ohman. Coach Ohman is the co-founder of basketballhq.com and is a private basketball trainer located in Tampa, FL. Kyle also has collegiate and professional playing experience as well. Having a point guard or wing player that can successfully navigate a ball screen in basketball and then […]
What You Need to Know About Playing College Basketball
The difference between high school and college basketball can be quite a shock for some players. This change can sometimes affect a player well into their freshmen year and beyond. It has also led to players transferring schools or dropping down to a lower division. So what can you do as a player to make […]
The Basketball Recruiting ABCs
This basketball coaching article was written by University of Pikeville Assistant Coach Tigh Compton. Ask any college basketball coach, and they will tell you that successful recruiting is critical if you want to have a successful program. Often, success is less about the X’s and O’s and more about “Jimmy’s and Joe’s.” As a […]
Best Social Media Basketball Resources
One of the best ways to get information today is through social media. Unfortunately, it can be tough to search through all of the different information to find exactly what you are looking for and make sure that it is reliable. As a basketball player or coach, it is no different. That is why […]
10 Ways to Earn More Playing Time in Basketball
This article was written by Eric Werntgen, the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. One of the biggest issues between coach and player is PLAYING TIME. Players want to know why they are not playing more and what they can do to earn more playing time on the […]
Basketball Shot Fake: How to Coach the Perfect Shot Fake
One of the most overlooked characteristics of any good offensive basketball player is efficiency. Webster defines efficiency as “the ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort.” For any offensive player in basketball, the “job” at hand is to score. A coach’s worst nightmare is the proverbial “volume scorer” who […]
Breaking Down the Back Cut in Basketball
A back cut in basketball can be a great tool to help relieve pressure defense, get easy baskets, and help keep the defense honest. It is something that every basketball player should learn how to do, especially if you are used to playing out on the wing. If you don’t use the back cut, […]
3 Great Scoring Opportunities in Basketball
This basketball coaching article was written by Georgetown University assistant men’s basketball coach Kevin Sutton. Coach Sutton is in his first year with the Hoyas (13-14) but has been in coaching for over 25 plus years. He has held jobs at George Washington University and was the head coach at national high school powerhouse Montverde […]
Fun Basketball Drills
Whether it is a basketball camp or in training, you may need a few fun basketball drills to keep your younger players excited about getting better and working hard. These drills will help to break up the monotony of the workout. This doesn’t mean that the entire basketball workout needs to all be fun basketball […]
5 Things Every Basketball Wing Player Should Know
Wing players are usually the leading scorers on their team – they normally get the most shots, and there are a lot of basketball plays run specifically for them through the offense. On the defensive end, a team’s “defensive stopper” is usually a wing as well. They can guard the other team’s best scorer […]
5 Things Every Basketball Post Player Should Know
Playing in the post can be hard work and is not always the most glamorous position. You have to work hard to get a catch on the block and then hope that one of the guards passes the ball into you. Along with battling in the post, you have to be willing to set […]
The Habits of Success in Basketball
This article was written by Georgia State University Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Kreider. The Importance of Great Habits in Basketball When it comes to having success (both on and off the court), I believe that the number one determining factor in this process is our habits. In basketball, there is always a winner […]
How to Down a Ball Screen in Basketball
This article was written by Coach Norman De Silva. It is known by many different names. Blue, Ice, and Down are all examples. No matter what you call this type of ball screen defense, several important concepts remain the same for the coverage to be successful. The origins of blue-ing ball screens are not […]
Developing Your Basketball Players in the Offseason
This basketball coaching article was written by Basketball HQ Co-Founder Kyle Ohman. Having been blessed with the ability to play basketball in college (Liberty University) and professionally overseas has allowed me to be able to be around some excellent basketball coaching. During my playing career, I have had my fair share of offseason basketball […]
Building up Man to Man Defense in Basketball
This article was written by Chris Capko, who is on the men’s basketball coaching staff at the University of Southern California. Coach Capko was previously an assistant coach at Georgia Southern and Stetson University. He was a member of the All-Academic Big East team in his junior and senior years as a player for the […]
Best Summer Basketball Camps
With summer right around the corner, now is the time to start figuring out which basketball camp you should attend this offseason to work on your game. There are plenty of basketball camps out there, and some are better than others. You want to find a camp that will challenge you with great basketball drills, […]
Taking Advantage of the Off Season in Basketball
Tim Kaine is an assistant men’s basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University (Sun Belt Conference). Coach Kaine has coached at several different levels of basketball and has been able to learn a lot about the game as he has. Tim is constantly growing as a basketball coach and has been able to help FAU continue […]
Setting Screens in Basketball
This basketball basics article will cover the basics of setting screens in basketball during the course of a game. It will cover some of the basics, teaching points and cover the four basic types of screens that most players will encounter throughout the course of a basketball game. Getting Set on the Screen […]
Non-Traditional Basketball Stats that Impact the Game
This article was written by University of Pittsburgh assistant men’s basketball coach Kevin Sutton. What are the stats that you look at when you first look at a stat sheet? Traditionally everyone looks at the following stats in this order: Points Rebounds Assist Steals Turnovers Shooting percentages Points in the paint Points off transition  […]
Houston Rockets: Post Dive Hand Off Basketball Play (10-11)
These types of basketball plays are all about misdirection and spacing. All the action before the handoff is to make sure that defense isn’t sitting in help for the handoff. You always want to cut to score so if a player is wide open before the handoff you are going to hit them for a […]
Houston Rockets: Handoff Ball Screen Backdoor Basketball Play
Receiving a handoff and then coming off a ball screen is very similar to getting a staggered double ball screen. It is a lot for the defender to have to guard and navigate through, and this means that there is a potential for the defenders to blow an assignment. However, this basketball play is going […]
Scoring Out of the Triple Threat in Basketball
Being able to score out of the triple threat in basketball accomplishes two important things. One, it allows you to make an offensive move past your defender, and second, it keeps your defender from getting up and pressuring you. Here is a quick explanation for those who are not quite sure what the triple […]
Pitt Panthers: 3-2 Zone Baseline Double Screen Basketball Play (11-12)
This 3-2 zone basketball play is designed to attack the weak points of the zone. The baseline and corners are where you are going to find openings for shots against the 3-2. Keep moving the basketball and good things will usually happen against the zone. Don’t become stagnant and just settle for outside 3 pointers. […]
How to Increase Your Vertical in Basketball
During my basketball playing career and even playing now, I will get asked the question, “how can I increase my vertical or how can I dunk better?” Everyone wants to be able to dunk and jump higher. They see players like Blake Griffin almost hitting their head on the rim and how much attention […]
How to Score Against a 2-3 Zone in Basketball
A basketball team will run a 2-3 zone defense for several different reasons. It could be because they don’t think that your team shoots well, they might be undersized, it also could be what they do well, or maybe it could be to take you out of your normal man-to-man basketball plays. Whatever the […]
Becoming a Great Rebounder in Basketball
When you think about great rebounders in basketball, the top players that probably come to mind are Kevin Love, Joakim Noah, Dwight Howard, and a few others. What makes these guys so good at rebounding the basketball? Size and athleticism can help in rebounding, but there are lots of players that are 7 feet […]
Vanderbilt: 2-3 Zone BLOB Four Low Lob Basketball Play
Great basketball out of bounds plays can be the difference between winning and losing in a close game. Develop 5-6 really good BLOB’s basketball plays that you know will work during a game. It is important to have out of bounds plays for all the defenses you might face during a game. Don’t show up […]
How to Develop Confidence in Basketball
At a loss for how to instill confidence in your basketball players? Confidence comes with repetition. All good shooters have the confidence that each shot they attempt will go in. 10,000 Hours I recently heard an NBA coach speak at a basketball coaching clinic, and he said that it takes 10,000 hours of […]
