Drills to help develop the skills necessary to having solid, if not dominant offensive players.
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To work on and improve shooting with the variety of shots and moves in this shooting drill that can be performed alone or with a partner. Drill: You need a partner, a basketball, and a basket. The drill is performed as follows: First 5: Layups off of one or two feet guarded by teammate....
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To work on offensive ball handling and scoring ability. This drill helps to develop offensive ball skills and dribble moves that are required in order to score against two defenders. Drill: Three players per basket; one offensive player and two defensive players. A defender starts with the basketball. The drill begins with one of...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To develop ballhandling skills and change of direction moves when dribbling, specifically in a transition situation. Drill: Form two lines of players at midcourt as shown in the diagram. At least the first 2 players in each line should have a basketball. (This drill can also be performed during an individual workout). O1 starts...
Purpose: To work on the skill of posting up to receive a pass from the perimeter and then scoring against a defender. Drill: O5 starts under the basket with a defender behind (X5). Each M in the diagram stands for a manager (could also be coaches and/or additional players). Each manager has a basketball as...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To learn the triple-threat position and to practice getting into the triple-threat from a V-cut. To practice making a move out of the triple-threat position. Drill: Form a line on the right wing with the coach or passer at the top of the key. Use more than one basket and/or place a line and...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To learn how to make a fundamentally sound V-cut. This drill incorporates footwork, 1-on-1 moves, and shooting useful in developing the ability to get open and being able to make an scoring move once you have the basketball in your hands. Drill: The player begins in one of the corners. Cones can be placed...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To work on moving into the pass, pivoting away from the defense on the reception, making a move and scoring. Drill: Three lines, or three players, as shown in the diagram. O1 line is the passer, O2 is the receiver, and X is the defender. O2 moves in the direction of the pass from...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: This drill helps the offensive player work on scoring from the elbow area while being closely defended. The defensive player works on closing out effectively and defending on-ball scoring moves. Drill: O1 begins on a low block and X1 starts on the opposite low block. O1 rolls the ball out at a diagonal angle...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To work on scoring in an open court, one-on-one situation. Also simulates the point guard being tightly defended in a half-court situation. This is an excellent fast break drill, dribbling drill, and breakdown drill teaching the dribbler to make quick and effective moves to score. Drill: Begin with a line for dribblers at...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: Learning the Crossover Step Layup move will help to create strong shot opportunities when a player drives to the basket. Drill: Players will line up on the wing, as shown. (If you have several baskets at your disposal, use them.) At least one ball per group. The first player begins by dribbling hard to...
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