If your team can't perform the core skills of the game it's going to be extremely tough for them to win. Take the time to master these mechanics though and they'll have the perfect platform from which they can go forward to develop their game and find success.
To help your players significantly reduce turnovers the 7 drills in this session cover the correct dribbling technique, working on body position and finger control, whilst also ensuring your players focus on their footwork - avoiding Travelling and Double Dribble violations.
What's in the Session?
This easy to coach session is divided into four sections and starts off with a running warm up before then moving onto proper dribbling technique. Once your players have reviewed their technique it's time to start running with the ball! before finishing with a final half court game.
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.
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