Each athlete has a ball. One player will perform two inside out dribbles and then three quick crossover dribbles. The player dribbling should say "1-2 Cross, Cross, Cross" to themselves while executing the dribbles. The dribbling player will then make a one-hand pass off the dribble to their partner; at the same time the partner passing their ball to the dribbler. [More] [Less]

This is a great drill to work on going from creating space, reading the defence and attacking with the dribble. The defender is "guided" and will either play to one side or in the straight up on the dribbler with either foot high. The dribble will crab dribble two times forward and then pop back to a square position. As the dribbler goes back he/she must read the defender and attack appropriately. If a side is open go or a foot is up attack the top foot. [More] [Less]

Teresa holds the ball in her right hand and her left foot in the air. She then dribbles the ball so the ball lands at the same time as the left foot lands. A good teaching phrase is “to jump off one and land on two” – meaning you jump off the left foot and land on both. Teresa begins turning in the air as she jumps, pulling the ball aggressively from her right hand to her left. [More] [Less]

Juggles emphasize the importance of dribbling the ball hard. The player should position themselves near a wall with legs in staggered stance. The ball should start wide and high and then should be thrown hard into the floor directly between their feet simulating a between the legs dribble. The opposite hand must be positioned to control the ball as it comes off the floor. The ball is immediately brought back to the dribble hand and the drill is repeated. [More] [Less]

Juggles emphasize the importance of dribbling the ball hard. The player should position themselves near a wall. The ball should start wide and high and then should be thrown hard into the floor simulating a crossover dribble. The opposite hand must be positioned to control the ball as it comes off the floor. The ball is immediately brought back to the dribble hand and the drill is repeated. [More] [Less]

The first progression in teaching a step-back move is the footwork. Notice how the players step forward, into the lane, then go back at an angle to a 1-2 stop. The step forward will create an angle in the lower leg so the athlete can generate force to push back. The second progression is to add the dribble. The dribble should be an inside-out action to drive a defender back. The inside-out dribble occurs as the athlete steps forwards into the lane. [More] [Less]

A stands behind B and holds a tennis ball. B is in a good athletic stance. A will toss the ball over either shoulder of B. B must react quickly and catch the ball before it bounces twice.

The objective here is to teach a high shooting pocket. Start the athlete 2-3 feet away from the basket with their legs fully extended but not locked. The athlete holds the ball in a very high shooting pocket with their arms almost fully extended above and just in front of their head. This position is ‘over-teaching’, in reality the athletes, in almost all cases, will bend their arms to the correct position when they go up to shoot. By starting the arms almost fully extended the players shooting pocket will drop because they need the power generated by extending the arm. Without jumping, but starting with a slight bend at the hips the athlete extends up and shoots the ball. [More] [Less]

The objectives of this drill are to ensure the last dribble is hard and to teach the shooter how to take the ball off the floor. The hard dribble will help the shot become quicker because the ball simply gets from the floor into the hands faster. The key is to take the ball from the dribbling hand to the shooting hand quickly, and not pick the ball up low, with two hands and straight arms. The ball will be in both hands just above the waist and will be brought above the head prior to leaving the floor as was done in the previous drills. [More] [Less]

90s is a great drill to speed up shooting. One of common errors players make during shooting is a slow knee bend. A slow, and often, deep knee bend creates a slow shot. The proper action is a slow, quick knee bend with the hips going back and the knees tracking over the toes.

The player will toss the tennis ball in the air while executing ball circles with the other hand. This is a great hand quickness and coordination drill. Ensure you switch hands so both hands are developed.

Triple moves are three consecutive dribbles done in a confined space. The objective is to flow from one move immediately into the next one and the next one. Triple moves should be done from both sides of the floor and can finish with any kind of shot. Notice the angles of the lower legs will allow Teresa and Tara to move explosively into the next move. [More] [Less]