Deuce: A Stupid Simple Ball Screen Play

By Joe Haefner

Deuce: A Stupid Simple Ball Screen Play

Here is the most common ball screen play that Jay Wright used during Villanova’s 2016 & 2017 national championship seasons. It’s really simple, yet…

Basketball Shooting Drills Under Pressure: 1 on 1 Away Screen Drill

By Joe Haefner

Basketball Shooting Drills Under Pressure: 1 on 1 Away Screen Drill

If you want to improve your shooting during games, you must use…

Basketball Shooting Drills with Defense – 1v1 Fill Cut

By Joe Haefner

Basketball Shooting Drills with Defense – 1v1 Fill Cut

When it comes to improving your 1v1 skills in a common offensive situation…

30 Basketball Dribbling Drills – For Coaches

By Joe Haefner

30 Basketball Dribbling Drills – For Coaches

Below are 30 dribbling drills for basketball coaches to use during practice. The drills require anywhere from 1 to 5 players.

Each drill has unique purpose and emphasis — but with all dribbling drills you want to emphasize:

Stationary Pivots – Step Through and Rip for Ball Security

By Joe Haefner

Stationary Pivots – Step Through and Rip for Ball Security

Improve ball security by teaching players to use a “space step” (aka: step through pivot) when pressured and to rip the ball low (below knees) or high (above head).

Drills With No Defense Are Pointless? Use Small-Sided Games Or Drills With Defenders Instead?!?

By Joe Haefner

Drills With No Defense Are Pointless? Use Small-Sided Games Or Drills With Defenders Instead?!?

In regards to this recent drill Partner Pass and Pivot we posted, a coach a replied with this…

21 Basketball Passing Drills – For Coaches

By Joe Haefner

21 Basketball Passing Drills – For Coaches

Below you’ll find 21 very effective passing drills for basketball coaches to use during practice. But first, let’s cover the fundamentals of passing…