CLA Youth Basketball Drills

With State Champion Coach Dave Lepisto

Modern Basketball Coaching For Smarter, More Skilled Players

Hey Coach, let me ask you something...

Ever been here?

• A player flies down the court out of control, tries to stop, travels... turnover.

• Another drives wildly into the lane, chucks up a prayer... bad shot.

• A kid picks up their dribble, freezes, and throws a lob pass to no one... turnover.

Thats 3 possessions...

2 turnovers

1 terrible shot

Sound familiar? If youve coached youth basketball for more than 10 minutes yeah, youve probably lived this.

Why is youth basketball so chaotic?

Because its supposed to be. Kids are learning. Mistakes happen. Growth takes time.

But... What if you could speed the learning curve?

That's where CLA expert and State Champion Coach Dave Lepisto comes in.

Using CLA From Feeder Program to State Title -

Meet Coach Lepisto

Stats from his 2024-25 team that he used CLA with include:

• 29-1 record

• 70% of baskets were assisted

• 1.09 point per possession...that's the same as the #1 team in the WNBA.

• 53% eFG%

You see, Coach Lepisto is special.

Anyone who listens to him teach youth players or high school players will tell you, it’s no fluke that his HS girls won a state title in the third year he took over the program.

And what is the foundation of his teaching?

In a nutshell it is CLA!

He uses it in almost every drill…from his youth feeder programs to Varsity State Champions.

Introducing CLA: The Constraints-Led Approach

CLA (Constraints-Led Approach) is a modern, proven way to coach smarter, not harder. Instead of barking out instructions or endlessly repeating drills, CLA lets players learn by doing in game-like situations.

How? You tweak the environment, rules, or task to shape learning. Its simple. Its fun. And it works.

For example:

• You might change the playing space for a drill to make it more challenging

• You might change the number of defenders on the court to give the offense an advantage

• You might require the offense to get a paint touch before they are allowed to shoot during a drill

What does CLA look like in action?

• → Problem solving

  They learn how to create space and scoring opportunities when the offense breaks down

• → Improved decision-making

  Players learn to drive to space which creates easier scoring opportunities

• → Developing game-ready skills and less turnovers

  Players develop skills that carry over to games...real skills they need!

  • They handle the ball well with both hands

  • They dribble with their eyes up looking for teammates

  • They learn to create passing angles

  • They attack space aggressively

  • They learn to use multiple footwork options to finish better at the rim

  Basically, it develops players who can have success come game time!

8 Immediate Benefits You'll See When Using CLA

Below are 8 Benefits we are sure you’ll see using CLA!

1. Creates Problem Solvers & High IQ players

• CLA is designed to help players think for themselves.

• They don’t rely on robotic instructions — they become smart, instinctive athletes who stay a step ahead of the defense.

• CLA players can make plays when the offense breaks down because they can solve problems on the go.

2. Reduces Turnovers

• Coach Lepisto teaches you how to use CLA drills to create players who have elite footwork and pivoting skills which equals less turnovers

• Players learn how to create better passing and receiving angles which equals less turnovers

• CLA directly addresses the biggest cause of turnovers — poor choices under pressure.

3. Creates Better Offensive Flow

4. Makes Every Drill More Versatile

• CLA allows you to take one drill and change the constraint — instantly turning it into something new and focused on a different skill.

• No need to change every drill in every practice. The drill structure can stay the same — only the constraint changes, keeping players engaged and learning fast.

• Less time creating new drills. More time coaching real improvement.

5. Use More Game-Like & Competitive Play

CLA promotes small-sided, competitive games — which means:

• More touches for players

• More decisions in game-like drills for players and…

• More doing for players….they are standing and listening, they are playing and learning!

6. Makes Practice More Dynamic & Enjoyable

CLA practices are:

• Fast-paced - players learn through the drills so less stoppage for correction and instructions

• Competitive - small sided games of 1v1, 2v1, 3v3 etc are used throughout CLA

• FUN! - kids are playing and learning, which keeps them engaged and having fun

7. Works for All Offenses, All Players

• CLA doesn’t rely on any specific system or player type.

• It simply makes every player better at basketball — no matter your offense, philosophy, or level.

8. Scales to Any Coaching Level

CLA adapts easily to the team in front of you:

• Youth players just learning the game

• High school athletes building IQ

• College players preparing for complex systems

You simply are changing the constraints as your team grows. CLA is for ALL LEVELS OF COACHES!

Coach Smarter, Not Harder

Let’s be honest — coaching youth basketball isn’t easy

But what if there were a way to simplify your practices, reduce frustration, and actually see better results?

That’s exactly what CLA can do.

Here are 3 ways CLA will make your life easier!

1. Fewer Drills, More Results

You don’t need 100 drills — you just need one smart drill with 10 variations.

With CLA, you take a drill your players already know… and tweak a constraint (like time, space, or number of dribbles). Suddenly, it’s a brand new challenge — focused on a different skill.

• Less explanation

• More reps

• Faster learning

And you’ll create problem solving players who know How To Make Plays, not just how to run plays.

2. Less Talking, More Learning

Tired of stopping drills every 30 seconds to correct mistakes?

With CLA, the drill teaches the skill. You become a designer, not a dictator — setting up the environment so players naturally adjust, solve problems, and grow.

This means:

• More time observing and giving targeted feedback

• Smarter players who learn by doing…which reinforces their learning!

3. More Player Engagement

Less stress for you.

More engagement for your players. And if you can keep players engaged in practice, you know life is easier and players learn more.

And most importantly — better basketball on game day.

You Don’t Have To Go All In To See A Big Impact

Not sure if CLA is right for your team?

Here’s the beauty of it: You don’t have to use it in every drill to see real results.

Start with just one drill. One constraint. One small tweak in practice.

Watch your players respond.

Then try another. And another.

Before you know it, you’ll be building a smarter, more skilled team — without overhauling your entire system overnight.

Or, if you're ready to go all in? Great!

CLA works whether you take it slow or jump in full throttle. Either way, it’s designed to develop adaptable players who can thrive in any system, any offense, any level.

Here’s What You Get In This Package

Ready to transform your team?

This isn't just drills — it’s a step-by-step blueprint to modern, game-like coaching that gets real results. Here’s what’s inside the CLA Youth Basketball Drills Program:

Video #1: CLA Masterclass with Coach Lepisto (21 Minutes)

This is your blueprint — a deep dive into the why and how of CLA.

You’ll discover:

• Why traditional drills fall short — and how CLA bridges the gap between practice and performance

• How to use constraints to create smarter, faster decision-makers

• The power of building Gravity Players — athletes who attract defenders and open up the floor

You’ll also get a Q & A session with Coach Lepisto to answer questions like:

• What ages should I start using CLA with?

• What will be the first benefits I see when using CLA?

• What does CLA do for a player's future?

• What does your offense look like?

Video #2: CLA Drills With On-Court Demonstration (2 Hours 40 Minutes)

Coach Lepisto is giving you 45+ drills for your Coaching arsenal with all of the constraints and progressions he teaches you.

You’ll see CLA in action as Coach Lepisto coaches real players through live, game-like drills learn things like how to…

• Train movement, footwork, and pivoting through constraint-based activities

• Use Chaos 1v1-4v4 to teach transition and full court offense

• Use multiple spacing games to improve off-ball IQ

• Run 1v1 and small-sided games that sharpen decision-making and finishing

• Apply the “High 5 Drill 1v1” — a creative, constraint-rich drill with massive skill payoff (and build it to High 5 2v1 and High 5 2v2 - same drill new layers!)

• Teach “wiggle” — how players change speeds and become tough to guard

• How to get player to move the ball and play as a team

• Use drills like Blind 1v1 to teach how to finish efficiently

• Use 3v1 and 2v1 drills to teach players to “take space”

And remember, he teaches you how to change the constraint to focus on an area of improvement that you want to see with your team!

*** BONUSES INCLUDED***

CLA Quick Start Guide

Not sure where to start? This guide walks you through exactly how to begin using CLA in your next practice — even if you’ve never done it before.

2 Free eBooks!

Deepen your understanding of game-based learning and explore even more constraints, drills, and coaching strategies to grow smarter players.

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