Get The 2, Don’t Force A 3
Too many teams want to set up a 3-point play late in the game when trailing by 3 points when a quick 2-pointer allows you a better chance to score and extend the game. MORE
Offense drills
Basketball Offense
Paint Touch Produces 4 Ways To Score
There are so many screens, shifts and attacks in this single set that defenders simply cannot cover all the ground necessary to eliminate the four potential scoring options. MORE
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
in Basketball drills and skills, Offense drills
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
in Basketball drills and skills, Offense drills, Shooting drills
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’
in Basketball plays, Offense drills, Uncategorized
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
in Basketball coaching, Basketball drills and skills, Offense drills, Shooting drills
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
