Drills
Attacking
Defending
Shooting
Ball Handling
Activities
Turn Shots
Attacking footwork, shooting, ball handling
Shots where the shooter has to turn to face the basket, as they receive the ball.
Behind Post Cross Shots
Short shots, warm-ups
Shots from behind the post, with a sideways motion and defender.
Back Turned Interceptions
Defending, ball handling
Practice intercepting passes at the last moment
Penalty Killer
Penalties
Add a little pressure to penalties by trying to be the last player standing!
Get Ahead Shooting Race
Penalties, short shots, mid-distance shots, drop-off shots, runners
Compete for a 3 goal lead
Post to Post
Mid-distance shots, rebounding, fun
Team shooting game for ending a session
Attack/Defend 1-on-1 shots
Short shots, one-on-one
One on one shots into opposite posts
Behind Post Short Shots
Short shots, warm-ups
Short shots from behind the post, an ideal warm up.
Team Short Shot Race - Dizzy
Shooting pressure, fun
Lots of quick shots under pressure, with a fun twist!
Zig-Zag Shots
Mid-distance, runners, warm-ups
A warm up that practices sidestep shots and running in shots.
Juggling Circle
Ball Handling
A fun warm up that practices receiving and handing off a ball quickly.
Three Assist Quick Passes
Two handed passes, free passes
Quick two-handed passes from one player to another.
Boomerang - Sidestep Shots
Direction changes, attacking footwork, mid-distance shots
Mid-distance shots that can progress to a running-in shot drill.
Circle To Center Passes
Passing, passing footwork
Passing drill good for getting beginners used to passing.
Boomerang - Runners
Direction changes, attacking footwork, runners
Runners drill that can progress to a sideways mid-distance shot.
Concepts
Running the Block
Rebound, tactics
Technique for getting a difficult rebound/collect position.