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2 Dribble Elbow Shooting Drill
This is a simple 2-person shooting drill that is effective at practicing shots from an often open area against most defenses. This shooting drill creates repetition and helps the shooter become familiar at shooting off the dribble from the elbow areas. . . . Keep Reading

4-Across Stagger Curl
This is a great baseline out of bounds play out of the 4-across set. The inbounds passer becomes the potential shooter after curling around a staggered screen. . . . Keep Reading

3-on-3 with Open Post Drill
This drill is mainly used to focus on the defensive side, but is also good for teaching offensive movement. It teaches closing the gap defensively and reacting to post passes. Also places added pressure on the defense because of the extra offensive player. . . . Keep Reading

General Principles in Attacking the Zone Defense
These 7 strategic principles are necessary in attacking any zone defense formation. Have success in your zone offense by incorporating these strategies. . . . Keep Reading

2- and 3-Man Shell Blockout Drill
These simple 2-man and 3-man rebounding drills break down defensive rebounding. The defenders must work on the ballside blockout and the helpside blockout from the proper defensive positioning. . . . Keep Reading

3 Around 2 Middle Clear Through Offense
The 3 Around 2 Middle Clear Through Offense is designed to utilize a quickness advantage and mid-range game of your post players. It can be run as a set with options or as an offense in and of itself. . . . Keep Reading

Basket Cut Options
This sideline out of bounds play is designed as a last-second scoring play when there about 5 seconds left in the game. A quick shot may be possible with this play, but an open shot is usually attained after a second pass and cut. . . . Keep Reading

Multiple Screen Options Quick Hitter
This quick hitter utilizes multiple screens to create open scoring opportunities. It forces the defenders to fight through screens and contend with ball reversals. It is an effective play to lead into your offensive set as well. . . . Keep Reading

12 Tips to Being a Good Defender
These 12 tips will help you become a better man-to-man defender. The great players play great defense. Work at playing good defense and follow these tips to dominate on the defensive end of the court. . . . Keep Reading

One Shot and Leave Free Throw Drill
This is an end-of-practice free throw shooting drill for the entire team. Players are rewarded for making their shot or the team suffers the consequence if they miss their shot. . . . Keep Reading



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