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All of these basketball competition drills come in high quality video and text format, so that you will be able to maximize your learning time. Also all of the basketball drills are instructed by an expert basketball coach or trainer and then is demonstrated by a basketball player. This will allow you to be able to see how to do the drill, while also receiving coaching instruction at the same time. Basketball HQ holds all of its content to the highest standard of quality, so you can know that you are getting the best possible basketball training information.

 

Why Use Basketball Competition Drills?

Basketball competition drills are a great way to practice what your players have been learning and working on in a live situation, but it is also a great way to teach your players how to compete and to get the most out of them. Anytime that you put competition in the mix you are creating an atmosphere where no one wants to lose. This challenges the players and then in return allows the players to challenge each other and make themselves better.

All of these basketball competitions drills will help be able to help you kick start your practice or basketball workout, and also help you separate the players that want it from those that don’t. Learning to compete is a skill just like shooting or dribbling a basketball is. Some players are better off at the start, but every player can become a better competitor by working on it. Hold each player to a high standard and require their best in everything that they do.

If your team is able to compete in every circumstance no matter what, then they are going to have a chance to win a lot of games. The reason why is because everybody on the team has the desire to do whatever it takes to get the job done. This is not something that just happens on its own. You have to be willing to put the time in to develop this type of culture as a basketball coach. It comes through conditioning, basketball drills, workouts, etc. To achieve a high level of team competitiveness you must work on it regularly.

 

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List of All Basketball Competition Drills

Beginner Drills

Intermediate Drills

  • 1 on 1 Chairs Wing Closeout Drill

    The 1 on 1 chairs wing closeout basketball drill is a great offensive and defensive drill for your basketball team, because the drill allows you to put together all of your offensive scoring moves and practice them against a defender.

  • 1 on 1 Dribble Line Drill

    The dribble line basketball defensive drill will show you right away which players want to play defense and which ones aren't, because there is no help defense.

  • 1 on 1 Hawk Defensive Drill

    The hawk basketball defensive drill is going to work on the players ability to guard one on one from the wing position.

  • 1 on 1 Help Side Wing Closeout Drill

    This 1 on 1 basketball closeout drill is designed to simulate going from being in the help side, to closing out, and guarding your man in a 1 on 1 scenario.

  • 1 on 1 Plug & Closeout Drill

    This closeout basketball drill is designed to work on plugging the gap , recovering out to your man, and then playing 1 on 1 defense, without fouling.

  • 1 on 1 Post Flash Drill

    This 1 on 1 post drill is great for working on developing both offense and defense in the post and will allow for some quality reps with competition.

  • 1 on 1 Spot Triple Threat Drill

    The 1 on 1 spot triple threat basketball drill is going to allow the players to play 1 on 1 from anywhere on the floor (3 point line area and in). It will help them to practice scoring out of the triple threat and being strong with the ball.

  • 1 on 1 Wing Closeout Drill

    The one on one wing closeout basketball drill allows you to work on individual man to man defense as well as the different offensive basketball moves the players have been working on.

  • 2 on 2 Help and Recover Defensive Drill

    This help and recover defensive drill is going to breakdown being in the help, and closing out on the catch. It is also great for competing in practice.

  • 2 on 2 Wing Closeout Drill

    The 2 on 2 wing basketball closeout drill allows you to teach your players the basics of defense while also being able to determine which basketball players can guard and which can't.

  • Bulldog Rebounding Drill

    The bulldog rebounding drill is going to teach your player to compete and fight on the boards and when finishing in the paint.

  • Full Court Chaser Finishing Drill

    This finishing drill is going to work on finishing in a full court transition situation where a defensive player is trying to run you down.

  • Georgetown Multiple Effort Drill

    This Georgetown multiple effort drill is going to simulate some great in game actions that a player will go through. 

  • Georgetown Multiple Effort Drill #3

    This Georgetown drill is going to work on being able to quickly transition from offense to defense and vice versa. Great for teams who like to play fast.

  • Georgetown Multiple Effort Drill #4

    This Georgetown multiple effort drill is great for working on scoring and then immediately jumping into a full court defense.

  • Lane Line 1 on 1 Defensive Drill

    This 1 on 1 defensive drill is going to work on pressuring the ball full court. It is also going to really help the ball handler learn to handle pressure.

Advanced Drills

  • 1 on 1 Help Side Recovery Drill

    The 1 on 1 help side recovery basketball drill breaks down the help side defense, works on closing out your defender, and then playing 1 on 1 defense.

  • 1 on 1 Middle Channel Hawk Defensive Drill

    This defensive drill is going to work on being able to guard the ball from the top of the key and also being able to keep the ball out of the paint.

  • 1 on 1 Three Chairs Basketball Drill

    This basketball drill will allow the players to learn how to read their defender, sell their move, and practice making their moves at game speed.

  • 1 on 1 Zig Zag Triplets Defensive Drill

    This 1 on 1 zig zag drill is going to help the player work on closing out and then playing live defense. It is also great for competing.

  • Advanced 2 Ball Mirror Drill

    The two ball mirror drill is great for working on handling the basketball on the move. This drill will really force the player to adapt quickly.

  • Between the Legs Two Ball Mirror Drill

    This two ball mirror drill is going to force the players to develop both hands at the same time and also keep their eyes up the whole time.

  • Crossover 2 Ball Mirror Drill

    The crossover 2 ball mirror drill is great for working on ball handling at a high speed and helping players get out of their comfort zone.

  • Tennis Ball Toss Between the Legs Competition Drill

    This tennis ball toss basketball competition drill will help you do that because you are trying to win against your other teammates.

  • Two Ball Mirror Drill

    The two ball mirror drill is going to work on being able to comfortably handle the basketball with either hand on the move.