Players needed: 1 A great drill to practice continuous hook shots with both hands. Similar to the mikan drill but you start the drill further out (about 3 feet from the basket) Instead of layups, you do hook shots on each side of the basket Shoot 10 hook shots from each side Repeat 3 times
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Big Pick Ups
Players needed: 2 A two player drill that helps with footwork and power moves around the rim. Start with two balls at each block First player grabs a ball and makes a strong power move to the rim Do the same power move with the other ball The second player rebounds the ball and places [...]
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Cooks Drill
Players needed: 2 The cooks drill is great for taking contact while making a strong move to the basket. Have a teammate, coach, parent or friend hold a punching bag or some other soft object (i.e. pillow) Start with the ball at one side of the free throw line Take a couple hard dribbles to [...]
January 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Low Post Pivot with a Chair
Players needed: 1 An individual post drill that will help with your movement in the low post area. Place two chairs on each sides of the foul line where you normally post up (approximately 3 feet from the lane). Put a basketball on each of the chairs You start underneath the basket Cut as hard [...]
November 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
High Jump Workout
Players needed: 1 A conditioning drill that will help you extend yourself for a rebound and to run back on D. Start at the foul line and run up to the basket. Immediately, jump with two hands up and hit the backboard. If you cannot reach the backboard, try to jump as high as you [...]
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Mikan Drill
Players needed: 1 The Mikan drill works on your moves around the rim and actually works out your arm strength at the same time. Start under the basket, as if you were going to take a layup. Jump off your left leg and shoot a right handed shot against the backboard. Retrieve the ball and [...]