Offense drills

Spin The ‘Wheel,’ Confuse The Defense

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Shift the defense one way, drop a low screen in the lane and free a shooter coming to the top as the opposition scrambles to cover multiple areas of the floor. MORE

‘Fist’ Punches Defense Where It’s Weak

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A handoff at the top with a ball screener coming high leads to a perfect pick-and-roll opportunity as your shooters move free for possible 3-pointers in opposite corners. MORE

‘Viking’ Gets The Post More Involved

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Pull the big defender away from the hoop and take advantage of the mismatches this creates with pick-and-roll action after ball reversal MORE

‘Zag’ Relies Upon Spacing, Ball Movement

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The main continuous motion creates close-out situations, driving lanes and open shooting opportunities for your guards MORE

Shooter Steps High, Cuts Backdoor

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When defenses are fixated on overplaying your scorer, have the player take a step high, receive a backdoor screen and score on an over-the-top lob pass at the hoop. MORE

2 Flashes To The Hoop To Net 2 Points

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This play provides you with two chances to score near the hoop … and still has a 3-point option if you are so inclined. MORE

Carve The Defense With ‘Slice’

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This popular play requires several movements, screens, handoffs and passes to set up a passer outside the arc throwing a leading pass to a player cutting to the hoop. Why use it The constant movement in this play forces the defense to cover a lot of areas and eventually breaks down after multiple screens and... MORE

5-Ball Shooting’ Is Controlled Chaos

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Your players are forced to communicate, hustle, shoot and score all while multiple basketballs are flying around the court and multiple players are participating. Why use it This drill combines outlet passing, sprinting the length of the floor, scoring on the move, following your own shot and keeping the pace moving. What’s also great about... MORE

‘Take It’ Teaches Toughness

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From Basketball Coach Weekly   Post players get used to aggressively taking the ball away from an opponent, getting in proper position and scoring against contact in this competitive drill.   Why use it   Post players always aren’t going to receive a perfect entry pass on the block. The game requires them to track... MORE

Score On The Move

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From Basketball Coach Weekly   Get players continuous reps of running in one direction, then cutting toward the hoop, catching a leading pass and scoring at the rim without putting the ball on the floor.   Why use it   Players need to get into the routine of scoring without constantly dribbling as they are on... MORE