From the simple to the advanced ... the team that can pass effectively is difficult to beat.
By Wes Kosel
This 3 Line Pick Drill is great at getting a good number of game shots at game spots. This drill has 3 lines (1 with guards, 1 with wings, and 1 with post players).A Coach is set on the wing with a ball. The drill starts with G passing to W. G then cuts through...
By Wes Kosel
Here is a nice layup drill that can be useful as a warm-up such as in early practice or pre-game. It incorporates finishing with a layup, obviously, but also helps with passing and outlet passing. 1 passes to 2, 1 and 2 cannot start running until after passing the ball 3 can start running after...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To practice getting open in the low and high post areas to receive a pass. The defensive player will practice defending the offensive post player. The passers will work on making good, accurate passes into the post. Drill: 2 teams of 5 per basket (you can use less players if necessary). Each player should...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To teach the concept of passing the basketball by the ear and to develop the basketball players ability to make the pass through defensive pressure. Passing by the ear works nearly every time if performed correctly. For example, a low ball fake gets the defender to drop his arm. Bringing the ball back and...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To build confidence, reaction, hand-eye coordination, and improve bad hands. Passes into the lane rarely go uncontested and the Bad Pass Drill helps the players learn to catch a bad pass and turn it into a basket or free throw opportunity. Drill: O2 starts on the low block. O1 (or a coach or manager)...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To practice throwing and catching the long baseball pass. This is a pass that can be used against pressure defense and may be necessary in a late-game situation. This drill also teaches the flyer or receiver to bounce out and shoot a 3-pointer or long jump shot. Drill: Split the team so there is...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To improve passing, communicating, and conditioning. Drill: Players form three lines; one at a baseline and two lines at about the free throw line extended on the same side of the court. The 4 Passes Drill is performed as follows: O1 tosses ball off backboard, rebounds it, throws an outlet pass to O2, then...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To work on short passes and long passes in a game speed setting. Also develops concentration and focus. Drill: Form two lines on the baseline at the lane lines as shown. Each player in one line has a basketball. The first two players begin by passing the ball back and forth without dribbling or...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: To develop the chest pass, overhead pass, and baseball pass. Also develops and improves hand/eye coordination, wrist and arm strength, quickness in passing, and catching hard passes. Drill: The drill begins with the player standing about 2 feet away from a wall or toss-back machine. The player throws a hard chest pass against the...
By Tony Alfonso
Purpose: Develop post passing skills and teach patience with the basketball. Drill: When a player receives the basketball, he has a total of 12 seconds until he must get rid of it. He has 4 seconds once he catches the ball, 4 seconds to dribble the ball, and 4 more seconds after he picks up...
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