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4 half-court denial drills to clamp down on offenses
Denying the pass takes a tremendous amount of athleticism, focus and preparation on a defender’s part. Here are four half-court denial drills that prepare your players for game action. Cut the cutter This drill develops the proper techniques used i...
Grinnell’s 7 drills to improve 3-point shooting
[caption id="attachment_11842" align="alignleft" width="321"] Photo: Lorie Shaull, Flickr[/caption] When deploying the 3-point shot as a specific offensive tactic, a team realizes significant statistical gains that can lead to success on the scorebo...
Reinforcing fundamental movements on offense
A couple years ago, I decided to coach a young girls basketball team. I was happy to see that these kids were athletic, eager to learn, and understood the value of teamwork. [caption id="attachment_11775" align="alignright" width="341"] Photo: Nate ...
Drills for teaching the hook shot
Though I’ve coached basketball for more than 40 years at multiple levels, it still amazes me that players cannot execute the Mikan Drill or a hook shot. Growing up in the 1960's, watching the sport’s college and pro players, the hook shot was the...
Progressions to build your full-court man defense
The full-court, defensive slide zigzag drill is a program staple. It works on proper defensive ready positions, drop-step footwork, slides, and hand and body location. Here are some suggested progression to get even more out of the zigzag drill and ...
Nate McMillan’s ‘gimmick’ to stress rebounding in practice
The Indiana Pacers ranked 27th in team rebounding during the 2016-17 NBA season, a dismal showing that was second worst among teams that made the postseason. [caption id="attachment_11440" align="alignright" width="338"] Photo: Matt Velazquez, Flick...
Position shooting drills for youngsters
Here are four drills for young basketball players that can help work players in your middle school or feeder programs. Two are designed for forwards, and two are for guards. Follow the Leader DIAGRAMS 1-3: This is an excellent shooting drill to get ...
7 defensive drills that produce results
If your team wants to protect the basket this season, you'll need some effective, efficient defensive drills that produce in-game results. Here is a listing of our most popular drills that can easily be installed in your practices. 1. 'Guard the Yard...
