Decision Making Drill Book

Presented by: Drew Hanlen
Decision Making Drill Book

Drills to improve your players ability to make plays & progressive reads
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Special Thanks
Special thanks to:
My family, Colleen Hanlen, Brady Hanlen, Ashley Hanlen, Maddie

Hanlen, LuLu Hanlen, Jane Corbett, Bob Corbett, Donna Hanlen, Dennis
Hanlen, along with all of my other family members, for always supporting me;
Jay Blossom, for contributing drills, and for his continued mentoring and
support, both on and off the floor;
Ross McMains for contributing a drill;
All of my coaches throughout my career: Rick Byrd, Casey Alexander,

Brian Ayers, Roger Idstrom, Mark Price, James Strong, Jay Blossom, Scott
Stallcup, Chris Neff, Joe Boeckman, Scott Gauthier, Sam Snelling, Corey
Frazier, Roy Pierce, Eric Long, Erwin Claggett, Dale Turner, Mylin Johnson, Rick
Maclin, Victor Cason, Charles Woods, Henry Rosehill, Tim Hill, Chris Cressler,
Rich Phillips, Fred Harrison, Mark Eason, and Vernon Hemphill;
Jason Fry and Kyle Gilreath for diagramming drills;
Rich Czeslawski and Jordan Delp for assisting with editing;
All of my clients and the entire Pure Sweat Family for trusting and
believing in me.
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Introduction
Dear Reader,
I would like to thank you for purchasing a copy of my Decision Making Drill Book. I put a lot of time and effort
into this book. In this book, you will find 38 purposeful drills that I have created or acquired throughout my career
as a player and skills coach. These drills will help you enhance your teams basketball IQ and ability to make
progressive reads, and will have your players making better decisions and more plays than ever before.
I cant put you in the game if I cant trust you
These are the famous words that most players that find themselves on the bench when it matters hear and
hate! But they are true. Coaches play players that give the team the best chance to win games and if players
cant consistently make the right play or turn the ball over too much, eventually they will lose their coachs trust to
execute down the stretch of close games.
Every competitive player wants to be on the court when the game is on the line and every player wants the
green light, but those are earned through consistent, steady play. Coaches LOVE low-risk, high reward players
that value every possession and make plays within their system.
As a coach/trainer, its our job to teach players how to work and how to play. Part of teaching them how to work
is teaching them what to work on. We live in a society where basketball workouts are dominated by flashy,
innovative drills, because that is what sells. Ill admit that when I started my career as a skills coach, I used tons of
clown drills (drills that look cool but lack substance) because I bought into the crap as well. But as Ive matured
and grown as a teacher of the game, I have become obsessed with helping players work on and master the skills
theyll need in games to help their team win.
But it cant stop there. After you help players master the skills theyll need in games, you have to ensure that they
are using those skills in games and the best way to do that is by repping game-like decision making drills that
force them to read and react just like they will in games. Now, you are teaching them how to play the game,
which is one of the greatest skills a coach can have.
When players learn how to make progressive reads and those reads become second nature, the game slows
down And when the game slows down, results go up!
Hopefully you enjoy the book and it helps your team improve their ability to make more plays and better
decisions. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected].
Please take the time to visit my website at www.PureSweatBasketball.com.
Sincerely,
Drew Hanlen
1v1 Wide Pindown Create Shot Without Dribble
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball at the top of the key. The
offensive player will start in the deep corner with a defender in a tag
and trail position.
Steps: Offensive player will change speeds, change angles and use
swipe and bump off techniques to get open and create enough
separation from the defender to get off a catch-and-shoot jump shot.
Additional Info: Offensive players are not allowed to dribble, but can
shot fake. If the offensive player scores, they will stay on offense. If the
defensive player gets a stop, they will move to offense and the
offensive player will move to defense. The first player to six scores wins.
1v1 Gap Stunt into Close Out
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball in the slot position. The offensive player will
start in the opposite slot with the defensive player in correct gap position.
Step 1: Coach will drive the ball to the middle. The offensive player will shift to
the wing to maintain proper spacing, while the gap defender will stay and
stunt at the coach to prevent a middle drive. Coach will pass the ball to the
offensive player and the defender must close out under control.
Step 2: Once the offensive player catches the ball it is live 1v1.
Additional Info: Offensive players are allowed three dribbles. If the offensive
player scores, they will stay on offense. If the defensive player gets a stop, they
will move to offense and the offensive player will move to defense. The first
player to six scores wins.
1v1 Veer Finishes
Set Up: Ball handler will start with a live dribble at the top of the key
and will be closely guarded by a defender that will start in a slightly
trailing position on the ball handlers inside hip.
Steps: Coach will yell, Go, to make the drill live. The ball handler will
try to veer in front of the defender and finish at the rim, while the
defender will try to sprint in front of the ball handler and square them
up or bump them off their straight line drive.
Additional Info: If the offensive player scores, they will stay on offense.
If the defensive player gets a stop, they will move to offense and the
offensive player will move to defense. The first player to six scores wins.
1v1 Transition Dribble into Post Up
Set Up: Ball handler will start with the ball on the wing and will be pressured by an on-
ball defender.
Step 1: Coach will yell, Go, to make the drill live. The ball handler will try to beat the
defender on a baseline drive, but will most likely be cut off because the defender
will start in an advantageous position.
Step 2: If the defender cuts off the baseline drive, the ball handler will use a transition
dribble to turn the drive into a backdown post-up.
Step 3: Once the ball handler transitions into their backdown post-up it is live 1v1.
Additional Info: Offensive players are allowed two dribbles after they initiate their
backdown post-up. If the offensive player scores, they will stay on offense. If the
defensive player gets a stop, they will move to offense and the offensive player will
move to defense. The first player to six scores wins.
1v1 Getting Downed
Set Up: Coach will start on the block and will be guarded by a defender. Ball
handler will start with the ball on the wing.
Step 1: Coach will sprint to set a step-up ball screen (butt-to-baseline) on the
wing and the defender will sprint into a drop coverage to simulate a ball screen
down coverage.
Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 1v1.
Step 3: If the screeners defender drops too far, the ball handler will attack and
shoot a pocket jump shot. If the screeners defender is too aggressive, the ball
handler will quickly snake the screen to the rim or use an inside out dribble to fake
a snake then turn the corner. If the screeners defender drops and is on their
heels, the ball handler will tight wrap the ball screen and create separation for a
jump shot.
1v1 Tag Roller then Close Out on Lift Man
Set Up : Coach will start with the ball on the wing and an additional coach will start on the
strong-side elbow (Coaches can be replaced by players or managers). The offensive player
will start in the deep corner with the defensive player in correct gap position.
Step 1: Coach at the elbow will sprint to set a ball screen for the coach with the ball. After
setting the screen, the screening coach will roll hard to the rim, while the offensive player in
the corner lifts from the corner to the angle.
Step 2: Gap defender will make a high tag (bump) on the roller to prevent an uninterrupted
roll to the rim. Coach with the ball will pass the ball to the offensive player that lifted to the
angle and the defender must close out under control.
Additional Info: Offensive players are allowed three dribbles. If the offensive player scores,
they will stay on offense. If the defensive player gets a stop, they will move to offense and
the offensive player will move to defense. The first player to six scores wins.
1v1 Pick and Pop
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball on the wing. The offensive player will start on the
strong side block and will be guarded by a defender.
Step 1: Offensive player will sprint to set an angled wing ball screen, while the defender
will try to stay attached to the screeners hip.
Step 2: Coach will use the ball screen and the defender will alter the coachs attack
angle off the ball screen by hedging with two big slides. The offensive player will pop
after the coach uses the ball screen.
Step 3: Coach will retreat dribble and briefly delay, then will pass the ball to the screener
that popped and the defender must close out under control with high hands.
Additional Info: Offensive players are allowed three dribbles. If the offensive player
scores, they will stay on offense. If the defensive player gets a stop, they will move to
offense and the offensive player will move to defense. The first player to six scores wins.
1v1 Wide Pindown with Screener - No Paint Scores
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball at the top of the key. One offensive player will start in the
deep corner with a defender in a tag and trail position and an additional offensive player will
start on the elbow as a screener.
Step 1: Offensive player will call for a wide pindown screen. (To encourage communication, the
screener should not sprint to set a screen until the offensive player in the corner calls for a screen.)
Step 3: If the offensive player in the corner uses the screen and the defender trails and goes
overtop the screen, the offensive player cannot score in the paint. In this situation, the offensive
player should look for a curl catch-and-shoot jump shot or a one-dribble jump shot. If the
defender goes under the screen, the offensive player can score however they want off the
screen, including paint scores. In this situation, the offensive player should look for a pop or fade
catch-and-shoot jump shot or a pop or fade sweep baseline attack.
Additional Info: Offensive players are allowed one dribble. If the offensive player scores, they will
stay on offense. If the defensive player gets a stop, they will move to offense and the offensive
player will move to defense. The first player to six scores wins.
1v1 with Ball Screener
Set Up: Coach will start at the elbow ready to set an angled ball screen at the top of the key. Ball
handler will start with the ball in the half-court circle and will be pressured by an on-ball defender.
Step 1: Ball handler will off-center the ball to either slot and call for an angled high ball screen at
the top of the key. (To encourage communication, the coach should not sprint to set a screen
until the ball handler calls for a screen.)
Step 3: If the ball handler uses the screen and the defender goes overtop the screen, the ball
handler cannot score in the paint. In this situation, the ball handler should look for a pocket jump
shot, a tight wrap jump shot, a bump off jump shot or dribble hold into a separation dribble jump
shot. If the ball handler uses the screen and the defender goes under the screen, the ball handler
can score however they want off the screen, including paint scores. In this situation, the ball
handler can call for a rescreen. If a rescreen occurs, the defender must go overtop the rescreen.
If the defender cheats the drill or beats the ball handler to the screen, the ball handler can reject
the screen at any time and attack in the opposite direction.
Additional Info: Offensive players are allowed one shot. If the offensive player scores, they will
stay on offense. If the defensive player gets a stop, they will move to offense and the offensive
player will move to defense. The first player to six scores wins.
2v1 Continuous Box Drill
Set Up: Two offensive players from the Black Team will start at half-court, while a
defender from the Red Team will start in the paint. Another player from the Red Team will
start at the angle on either wing.
Step 1: Offensive players will attack the defender and try to score in the 2v1 situation.
Offensive players are allowed two passes to attempt a shot. One shot per possession.
Step 2: Offensive player that shoots (or turns the ball over) must sprint and touch inside
the center circle, and then sprint back on defense, while the defender must secure the
rebound or get the made field goal out of the net and then outlet the ball to their
teammate at the angle. If the defender gets a steal, they can quickly outlet the ball to
their teammate at the angle as well. The offensive player that did not shoot will rotate to
either angle and become the next player that receives the outlet pass.
Step 3: Player at the angle that receives the outlet pass will pass the ball to one of their
teammates that is ready to attack at half-court. Continue this rotation until one of the
teams scores 12 baskets.
2v1 Ball Screen Turn Corner with Corner Stunter
Set Up: Coach will start at the elbow ready to set an angled ball
screen at the top of the key. Ball handler will start with the ball in the
slot, while the other offensive player will start in the weak-side corner
with the defensive player in correct gap position.
Step 1: Coach will sprint to the top of the key and set an angled high
ball screen. The ball handler will use the screen, turn the corner and
then attack downhill.
Step 2: Ball handler will read the stunting defender. If the stunting
defender slides over and cuts off their drive, they will kick the ball to
the shooter in the corner. If the stunting defender continues to bluff,
they will continue attacking the basket and finish at the rim.
2v1 Pick and Pop Drive Decision
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball and simulate the ball handler on a ball
screen. One offensive player will start on the weak-side elbow, while the
other offensive player will start in the strong-side corner with the defensive
player in correct gap position.
Step 1: Offensive player on the weak-side elbow will sprint to the top of the
key and set an angled high ball screen. Coach will use the ball screen then
hit the screener as they pop.
Step 2: Screener will catch the pass then immediately attack downhill.
Step 3: Attacking handler will read the stunting defender. If the stunting
defender continues to bluff, they will continue attacking the basket and
finish at the rim. If the stunting defender slides over and cuts off their drive,
they will kick the ball to the shooter in the corner.
2v1 Wide Pindown with Trailing Defender
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball at the top of the key. One offensive player will
start in the deep corner with a defender in a tag and trail position and an additional
offensive player will start on the elbow as a screener and will be closely guarded by
another defender.
Step 1: Screener will sprint to set a wide pindown screen for the offensive player in
the deep corner.
Step 3: If the offensive player in the corner uses the screen and the screeners
defender does not hedge, they will shoot a catch-and-shoot jump shot or attack the
basket. If the screeners defender hedges, they make a pocket pass to the rolling
screener or an overtop pass if the screener decides to pop. If the screeners
defender switches, the offensive player should assess the situation and take
advantage of one of the mismatches created from the switch.
2v1 Wing Drive with Trailer
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball at the top of the key. One offensive player
will start at the angle and will be closely guarded by a defender that will start in a
slightly trailing position, while another offensive player will start on the weak-side
block and will be closely guarded by another defender.
Step 1: Coach will pass the ball to the offensive player at the angle and the gap
defender guarding the offensive player at the angle will lunge out of position,
simulating a missed steal attempt.
Step 2: Once the ball is received at the angle it is live 2v2.
Step 3: Ball handler will read the post defender. If the post defender does not
rotate over to take a charge or alter their finish, they will finish at the rim. If the
post defender rotates over, the attacking handler will throw a lob to the post
player.
2v2 Top Drive with Defender on Hip
Set Up: Ball handler will start with a live dribble at the top of the key and will be
closely guarded by a defender that will start in a slightly trailing position on the
ball handlers inside hip, while an additional offensive player will start on the
block and will be closely guarded by a defender.
Step 1: Coach will yell, Go, to make the drill live. The ball handler will attack
downhill, while the on-ball defender will try to sprint in front of the ball handler
and square them up or bump them off their straight line drive.
Step 2: Ball handler will read the stunting defender. If the stunting defender
continues to bluff, they will continue attacking the basket and finish at the rim.
If the stunting defender slides over and cuts off their drive, they will pass the
ball to the offensive player on the block that space cut to the corner or circle
cut underneath the basket to the opposite side of the rim.
2v2 Baseline Drive Decision
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball in the slot. One offensive player will start at
the angle, while another offensive player will start on the block and their
defenders will start in correct gap positions.
defender guarding the offensive player at the angle will lunge out of position,
simulating a missed steal attempt.
Step 3: Offensive player that receives the pass will sweep baseline and attack the
rim, while the offensive player on the block will I-Cut to maintain spacing.
Attacking handler will read the post defender. If the post defender continues to
bluff or lifts with the I-Cutting big, they will continue attacking the basket and finish
at the rim. If the post defender slides over and cuts off their drive, they will pass
the ball to the I-Cutting big at the elbow.
2v2 Live Ball Screen
Set Up: Ball handler will start with the ball on the wing and will be pressured
by an on-ball defender, while an additional offensive player will start on the
Step 1: Offensive player on the block will sprint to set an angled wing ball
screen and their defender will sprint into any coverage that they have
communicated with their teammate (drop, blitz, hedge, switch, mush over,
mush under, up-to-touch, etc).
Additional Info: Offense has six seconds to score. If the offense scores, they
will stay on offense. If the defense gets a stop, they will move to offense and
the offense will move to defense. The first team to six scores wins.
2v2 Short Roll Attack
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball in the slot. One offensive player will start on the
weak-side block, while the other offensive player will start in the strong-side corner
and their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Offensive player on the weak-side block will sprint to the top of the key and
set an angled high ball screen, while their defender will sprint into a drop coverage.
Step 2: Coach will use the ball screen then hit the roller on the short roll.
Step 3: Screener will catch the pass then immediately attack downhill, while their
defender will sprint to recover as soon as the coach throws the short roll pass.
Step 4: Attacking handler will read the stunting defender. If the stunting defender
continues to bluff, they will continue attacking the basket and finish at the rim. If the
stunting defender slides over and cuts off their drive, they will kick the ball to the
shooter in the corner.
2v2 Getting Downed
Set Up: Ball handler will start with the ball on the wing and will be pressured
by an on-ball defender, while an additional offensive player will start on the
Step 1: Offensive player on the block will sprint to set a step-up ball screen
(butt-to-baseline) on the wing and their defender will sprint into a drop
coverage to simulate a ball screen down coverage.
Additional Info: Offense has six seconds to score. If the offense scores, they
will stay on offense. If the defense gets a stop, they will move to offense
and the offense will move to defense. The first team to six scores wins.
2v2 Post Up with Dig Defender
Set Up: Ball handler will start with the ball in the slot and will be pressured by an on-ball
defender, while an additional offensive player will start on the block and will be guarded
by a defender who is playing behind.
Step 1: Ball handler will improve their angle by dribbling the ball to the wing and then
make a post entry pass.
Step 2: On the post entry pass, the perimeter defender will dig at the post player with the
ball, while the passer will relocate or cut based on how their defender digs.
Step 3: Once the ball is received in the post, it is live 2v2.
Step 4: Post player will read the defense and will either try to score using a low-post
move or will pass the ball to their teammate if the dig defender commits or over-digs.
Additional Info: Offense has six seconds to score. If the offense scores, they will stay on
offense. If the defense gets a stop, they will move to offense and the offense will move
to defense. The first team to six scores wins.
3v2 Lob or Skip - Read Help When Fronted
Set Up: Ball handler will start with a live dribble at the top of the key
and will be closely guarded by a defender, while two additional
offensive players will start on the block and the opposite corner and
their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Ball handler will improve their angle by dribbling the ball to the
wing. The post defender will front the post and the defender guarding
the offensive player in the weak-side corner will be in correct help-side
position, ready to take away the lob or steal a skip pass.
Step 2: Ball handler will read the help-side defender and either make a
lob pass to the post player or fake the lob and skip the ball to the
shooter in the weak-side corner.
3v2 High Ball Screen - 6 Second Shot Clock
Set Up: Ball handler will start with the ball in the slot and will be unguarded. One offensive
player will start on the weak-side block, while another offensive player will start in the strong-
side corner and their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Offensive player on the weak-side block will sprint to the top of the key and set an
angled high ball screen, while their defender will sprint into a drop coverage.
Step 3: Ball handler will use the screen then read the screeners defender. If the screeners
defender does not alter their path to the basket, they will continue attacking the basket and
finish at the rim. If the screeners defender contains them, they will read the weak-side
defender. If the help-side defender does not rotate over and bump the roller, the ball handler
will hit the roller on a rim roll. If the help-side defender rotates over and bumps the roller, the
ball handler will throw a skip pass to the lifting player at the angle.
Additional Option: Ball handler can also hit the screener on a short roll. If this occurs, the
screener will immediately attack downhill while reading the help-side defender. If the help-side
defender continues to bluff, they will continue attacking the basket and finish at the rim. If the
help-side defender slides over and cuts off their drive, they will kick the ball to the shooter in
the corner.
3v2 Middle Drive with Trailer
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball. One offensive player will start at the angle and will be
closely guarded by a defender that will start in a slightly trailing position, while two
additional offensive players will start in the strong-side slot and on the weak-side block and
their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Coach will pass the ball to the offensive player at the angle.
Step 3: Offensive player that receives the pass will sweep middle and attack the rim, while
the offensive player in the slot will shift along the three-point line to maintain spacing.
Attacking handler will read the gap defender. If the gap defender continues to bluff or
spaces with the shifting perimeter player, they will continue attacking the basket and read
the post defender. If the post defender does not rotate over to take a charge or alter their
finish, they will finish at the rim. If the post defender rotates over, the attacking handler will
throw a lob to the post player. If the gap defender slides over to cut off the middle drive,
the attacking handler will kick the ball to the shifting perimeter player.
3v2 Middle Drive with Trailer 2
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball. One offensive player will start in the slot and will
be closely guarded by a defender that will start in a slightly trailing position, while
two additional offensive players will start in the weak-side corner and on the weak-
side block and their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Coach will pass the ball to the offensive player in the slot.
Step 3: Offensive player that receives the pass will sweep middle and attack the rim.
Attacking handler will read the post defender. If the post defender does not rotate
over to take a charge or alter their finish, they will finish at the rim. If the post
defender rotates over and the corner defender does not drop and cover the
offensive post player, the attacking handler will throw a lob to the post player. If the
post defender rotates over and the corner defender drops and covers the offensive
post player, the attacking handler will kick the ball to the shooter in the corner.
3v2 Dribble Hand-Off with Trailer
Set Up: One offensive player will start with the ball on the elbow and will be pressured by
an on-ball defender. Another offensive player will start in the strong-side corner and will
be closely guarded by a defender that will start in a slightly trailing position, while an
additional offensive player will start in the weak-side short corner and their defender will
start in correct gap position.
Step 1: Ball handler will dribble at the offensive player in the corner and complete a
dribble hand-off.
Step 2: Once the ball is received it is live 2v2.
Step 3: Offensive player that receives the pass will attack the rim. Attacking handler will
read the screeners defender. If the screeners defender does not alter their path to the
basket, they will continue attacking the basket and read the help-side defender. If the
help-side defender does not rotate over to take a charge or alter their finish, they will
finish at the rim. If the help-side defender rotates over, the attacking handler will pass the
ball to the offensive player in the short corner. If the screeners defender stops their path
to the basket, the attacking handler will throw a lob or pocket bounce pass to the roller.
3v3 Baseline Drive Decision
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball in the slot. One offensive player will start on the
strong-side angle, one offensive player will start in the weak-side slot and another
offensive player will start on the block, while their defenders will start in correct gap
positions.
defender guarding the offensive player at the angle will lunge out of position, simulating
a missed steal attempt.
Step 3: Offensive player that receives the pass will sweep baseline and attack the rim,
while the offensive player on the block will I-Cut to maintain spacing. Attacking handler
will read the post defender and the nail defender. If the post defender continues to bluff
or lifts with the I-Cutting big, they will continue attacking the basket and finish at the rim.
If the post defender slides over and cuts off their drive, they will read the nail defender to
decide if they will pass the ball to the I-Cutting big at the elbow or skip the ball overtop
to the player in the opposite slot.
3v3 Short Roll Attack
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball in the slot. One offensive player will start in the weak-
side slot, one offensive player will start on the weak-side block and one offensive player will
start in the strong-side corner, while their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Offensive player in the weak-side slot will sprint to the top of the key and set an
angled high ball screen, while their defender will sprint into a drop coverage.
Step 2: Coach will use the ball screen then hit the roller on the short roll.
Step 3: Screener will catch the pass then immediately attack downhill, while their defender
will sprint to recover as soon as the coach throws the short roll pass.
Step 3: Attacking screener will read the stunting defender. If the stunting defender continues
to bluff and does not cut off their drive, they will continue attacking the basket and read the
help-side defender. If the help-side defender does not rotate over to take a charge or alter
their finish, they will finish at the rim. If the help-side defender rotates over, the attacking
handler will throw a lob to the post player on the opposite block. If the stunting defender
slides over and cuts off their drive, they will kick the ball to the shooter in the corner.
3v3 Getting Downed
Set Up: Ball handler will start with the ball on the wing and will be pressured by an on-ball
defender, while two additional offensive players will start on the strong-side block and the
weak-side slot and their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Offensive player on the block will sprint to set a step-up ball screen (butt-to-baseline)
on the wing and their defender will sprint into a drop coverage to simulate a ball screen
down coverage.
Step 3: Ball handler will read the screeners defender and the nail defender. If the screeners
defender does not alter their path to the basket, they will continue attacking the basket and
finish at the rim. If the screeners defender contains the ball handler, they will read the nail
defender to decide if they will make a pocket bounce pass to the roller at the elbow or skip
the ball overtop to the player in the opposite slot.
Additional Info: Offense has six seconds to score after the screen occurs. If the offense
scores, they will stay on offense. If the defense gets a stop, they will move to offense and the
offense will move to defense. The first team to six scores wins.
3v3 Tight Pindown Attack Read
Set Up: Ball handler will start with a live dribble at the top of the key and will be pressured by
an on-ball defender, while another offensive player will start under the rim with a defender in a
tag and trail position and another offensive player will start in the weak-side corner with a
defender in their correct gap position. Coach will start in the mid-post area.
Step 1: Coach will set a screen for the offensive player under the rim, who will curl around the
tight pindown screen.
Step 2: Ball handler at the top of the key must complete a pass to the curling player.
Step 3: Once the ball is received it is live 3v3.
Step 4: Offensive player that receives the pass will attack the rim. Attacking handler will read
the nail defender. If the nail defender does not alter their path to the basket, they will
continue attacking the basket and read the help-side defender. If the help-side defender
does not rotate over to take a charge or alter their finish, they will finish at the rim. If the help-
side defender rotates over, the attacking handler will pass the ball to the offensive player in
the corner. If the nail defender slides over and cuts off their path to the basket, the attacking
handler will pass the ball to the shifting offensive player in the opposite slot.
3v3 Wide Pindown Attack Read
Set Up: Ball handler will start with a live dribble at the top of the key and will be pressured by
an on-ball defender, while another offensive player will start in the corner with a defender in
a tag and trail position and another offensive player will start in the weak-side corner with a
defender in their correct gap position. Coach will start in the mid-post area.
Step 1: Coach will set a screen for the offensive player in the corner, who will curl around the
wide pindown screen.
Step 2: Ball handler at the top of the key must complete a pass to the curling player.
Step 3: Once the ball is received, it is live 3v3.
Step 4: Offensive player that receives the pass will attack the rim. Attacking handler will read
the nail defender. If the nail defender does not alter their path to the basket, they will
continue attacking the basket and read the help-side defender. If the help-side defender
does not rotate over to take a charge or alter their finish, they will finish at the rim. If the help-
side defender rotates over, the attacking handler will pass the ball to the offensive player in
the corner. If the nail defender slides over and cuts off their path to the basket, the attacking
handler will pass the ball to the shifting offensive player in the opposite slot.
3v3 Low-Post Double
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball on the wing. One offensive player will start on the
strong-side block, one offensive player will start at the top of the key and another
offensive player will start near the weak-side block, while their defenders will start in
correct gap positions.
Step 1: Coach will make a post entry pass.
Step 2: On the post entry pass, the on-ball defender will shade the post player with the
ball in one direction and the off-ball defenders will dig, trap and/or rotate
appropriately.
Step 3: Once the ball is received in the post it is live 3v3.
Step 4: Offensive player at the top of the key can basket cut and the offensive player
in the opposite corner can lift to create more realistic reads. The offensive player with
the ball will read the defense and will either try to score using a low-post move or will
pass the ball to one of their teammates if the defense traps, commits or over-digs.
3v3 Post Double
Set Up: Ball handler will start with the ball in the slot and will be pressured by an
on-ball defender. An additional offensive player will start on the block and will
be guarded by a defender who is playing behind, while another offensive
player will start in the opposite slot and their defender will start in correct gap
position.
Step 1: Ball handler will improve their angle by dribbling the ball to the wing and
then make a post entry pass.
Step 2: After completing the post entry pass, the passer will cut through the
elbow or below the block to the weak-side corner, looking for the ball at all
times.
Step 4: Off-ball defenders will look to trap the post, while the post player will
read the defense and will either try to score using a low-post move or will pass
the ball to one of their teammates if they are doubled.
3v3 Mid-Post Double
Set Up: Coach will start with the ball on the wing. One offensive player will start on
the strong-side block, one offensive player will start at the top of the key and
another offensive player will start near the weak-side block, while their defenders
will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Coach will make a post entry pass and the post player will separate to
catch the ball in the mid-post.
Step 2: On the post entry pass, the on-ball defender will shade the mid-post player
with the ball in one direction and the off-ball defenders will dig, trap and/or rotate
appropriately.
Step 4: The mid-post player will read the defense and will either try to score using
a mid-post move or will pass the ball to one of their teammates if the defense
traps, commits or over-digs.
3v3 Hit and Get Ball Screen
Set Up: Ball handler will start with the ball in the slot and will be pressured
by an on-ball defender. Another offensive player will start at the strong-
side angle and an additional offensive player will start in the opposite slot,
while their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Ball handler will pass the ball to either of the offensive players then
immediately follow their pass and set a ball screen.
Step 3: Ball handler will read the screeners defender and the nail
defender. If the screeners defender does not alter their path to the
basket, they will continue attacking the basket and finish at the rim. If the
screeners defender contains the ball handler, they will read the help
defender to decide if they will make a pocket bounce pass to the roller or
pass the ball to the other offensive perimeter player.
3v3 Pinch Post
Set Up: Ball handler will start with a live dribble in the slot and will be pressured by an on-ball
defender. Two additional offensive players will start on the strong-side block and in the strong-
side corner, while their defenders will start in correct gap positions.
Step 1: Offensive player on the strong-side block will cut to the elbow and receive a pinch post
entry pass from the ball handler.
Step 2: After completing the pinch post entry pass, the passer will sprint and set a low-split screen
for the offensive player in the corner.
Step 3: Offensive player in the corner can tight curl the screen and make a basket cut or bump
off the screen to the angle. If the offensive player in the corner tight curls the screen and makes
a basket cut, the screener will pop back to the angle, while the cutter will continue their cut and
clear out to the opposite corner. If the offensive player bumps off the screen to the angle, the
screener will slip to the basket then clear out to the opposite corner.
Step 4: Offensive player with the ball at the elbow will dribble at the offensive player at the angle
and complete a dribble hand-off.
Additional Info: The drill is live from the start and players should try to create scoring opportunities
off of each action.
Combination Screen Drill
Set Up: Ball handler (Player 1) will start with the ball at the top of the key and will be pressured by an
on-ball defender (x1), while an offensive (Player 4) and defensive (x4) post player will start on the
wing and an offensive (Player 2) and defensive (x2) guard will start on the strong-side block.
Step 1: Offensive post player on the wing (Player 4) will set a pindown for the offensive guard (Player
2), who will use the pindown and pop to the wing and receive a pass from the ball handler (Player 1).
Step 2: Offensive post player (Player 4) will then set a UCLA screen (up screen) for the offensive player
at the top of the key (Player 1). The defender guarding the player using the UCLA screen (x1) will
jump to the ball then get through the UCLA screen, while the screeners defender (x4) will provide
help if necessary.
Step 3: After setting the UCLA screen, the screener (Player 4) will pop to the three-point line and
receive a pass from the ball handler (Player 2). The offensive player on the block (Player 1) will
immediately set a back screen for the offensive player on the wing that just made the pass (Player 2).
The defender guarding the player using the back screen (x2) will jump to the ball then get through
the back screen, while the screeners defender (x1) will provide help if necessary.
Step 4: After setting the back screen, the screener (Player 1) will pop to the wing and receive a pass
from the offensive post player (Player 4), who will follow their pass and set an on-ball screen. The drill
becomes live 3v3. The defenders should guard the ball screen using their teams defensive principles.
High Ball Screen into DHO with Weak-Side Pindown
Set Up: Ball handler will start with a live dribble in the slot and will be pressured by an on-
ball defender. Two additional offensive players will start in each corner and the fourth
offensive player will start on the weak-side elbow, while their defenders will start in
correct gap positions.
Step 1: Offensive player on the weak-side elbow will sprint to the top of the key and set
an angled high ball screen, while their defender will sprint into a drop coverage.
Step 2: Ball handler will use the screen trying to make a play. If there is not an easy
scoring opportunity, they will throw the ball to the popping screener in the opposite slot.
Step 3: Screener will catch the pass then will dribble at the offensive player in the corner
and complete a dribble hand-off.
Step 4: As the dribble hand-off is occurring, the offensive player in the weak-side slot will
sprint to set a wide pindown screen for the offensive player in the weak-side corner to
get the weak-side defenders moving.
Additional Info: The drill is live from the start and players should try to create scoring
opportunities off of each action.
Combination Screen Drill 2
Set Up: Ball handler will start with a live dribble at the top of the key and will be pressured by an
on-ball defender, while another offensive player will start under the rim with a defender in a tag
and trail position and two additional offensive players will start on each block and will be closely
guarded by their defenders.
Step 1: Offensive player under the rim will use either screener trying to make a play. If there is not
an easy scoring opportunity, they will pop to the wing and receive a pass from the ball handler.
Step 2: Screener that was used will sprint to set a cross-screen on the offensive player on the
opposite block who will sprint to set a step-up ball screen (butt-to-baseline) on the wing and their
defender will sprint into a drop coverage to simulate a ball screen down coverage.
Step 3: Ball handler will use the screen trying to make a play. If there is not an easy scoring
opportunity, they will pass the ball to the offensive player that lifted on the roll and replace.
Step 4: Offensive player that receives the pass will pass the ball to the offensive player on the
opposite wing then immediately follow their pass and set a ball screen.
Additional Info: The drill is live from the start and players should try to create scoring opportunities
off of each action.

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Presented by: Drew Hanlen

Decision Making Drill Book

Special thanks to:

My family, Colleen Hanlen, Brady Hanlen, Ashley Hanlen, Maddie

Ross McMains for contributing a drill;

All of my coaches throughout my career: Rick Byrd, Casey Alexander,

Jason Fry and Kyle Gilreath for diagramming drills;

Rich Czeslawski and Jordan Delp for assisting with editing;

I cant put you in the game if I cant trust you

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Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 1v1.

Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 1v1.

Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 1v1.

Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 2v2.

Step 2: Once the ball is received at the angle it is live 2v2.

Step 2: Once the ball is received at the angle it is live 2v2.

Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 2v2.

Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 2v2.

Step 3: Once the ball is received in the post, it is live 2v2.

Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 3v2.

Step 2: Once the ball is received at the angle it is live 3v3.

Step 2: Once the ball is received at the angle it is live 3v3.

Step 2: Once the ball is received it is live 2v2.

Step 2: Once the ball is received at the angle it is live 3v3.

Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 3v3.

Step 3: Once the ball is received it is live 3v3.

Step 3: Once the ball is received, it is live 3v3.

Step 1: Coach will make a post entry pass.

Step 3: Once the ball is received in the post it is live 3v3.

Step 3: Once the ball is received in the post it is live 3v3.

Step 3: Once the ball is received in the post it is live 3v3.

Step 2: Once the screener is set it is live 3v3.

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