Core Practice Drills

Defensive Cutthroat
Drills

3 1 2
Coach
x2 x3
x1

2 3

1
Coach

Defensive Cutthroat.

Start with the offense on the perimeter and the

defense in the paint. Coach underneath basket
throws ball out to an offensive player. Defense
closes out to proper positions. On catch, the ball
is live.

If the offense scores, defense goes off, offensive

player immediately gets ball and outlets to coach
on perimeter. The offense then becomes the
defense and new offense comes on. Coach
passes ball in and play is live. Keep pace and
energy high.

Defense Rules:
1. Must be communicating.
2. Must have ball pressure.
3. Must be in proper positioning.
4. Must contest shot.
5. Must "attempt" to blockout.

If they fail to do these, blow the play dead and

they are off).

Game Rules:
1. Get a stop, stay. Get scored on- off.
2. Limit offensive dribbles. 2-3 max.
3. No ball screens.
4. Charge wins the drill.
5. Each stop is worth 1.
6. Foul- off.

*Can add players- 4 v 4, 5 v 5.

 Core Practice Drills
Kill Drill
Drills
1 2 3 4 5

x4 x5
4 5
x2
x3 2
3

x1
1

3 teams of 5.

Defense stays until they get a "kill." A "kill" is 3

stops in a row.

The coaches will coach the offense and leave the

defense alone, allowing the players and internal
leadership crop up.

Call "ticky-tack" fouls to make it even more

difficult for the defense.
 Core Practice Drills
Laker Break Laker Break Laker Break
Drills Drills Drills
2 4 5 3 2 4 5 3 2 4 5 3

1 1 2
1 1

1 2 1 2

3 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 4
Starts with a 2 v 1 situation. Other players wait 2 v 1 attack. Once the ball changes possession, 2 more
on the baseline. players come on for Team 2 (black circles) and
attack the other way making it a 3 v 2 situation.
 Core Practice Drills
Laker Break Laker Break Laker Break
Drills Drills Drills
4 5 4 5 4 5

3 3 4
2

1
2 1

1
1

1 2 3
2
3
2 1
2

3 5 4 3 5 4 5
Once ball changes possession, team 1 adds 2 The drill continues until it is 5 v 5. You can decide
more players and attack the other end making it on how many possessions of 5 v 5 to play or just
a 4 v 3 situation. reset the drill. Play to a certain score or time.

*BYU rules- play with a 7-10 sec shot clock in

advantage situation.
 Core Practice Drills
FIBA 3 v 3
Drills

x2 x3
2 3

x1
1

FIBA 3 v 3 Rules:

-Play to a set score and/or time limit

-Check ball up on dead ball
-12 second shot clock
-On made basket, the defense takes ball out of
net and immediately clears the ball beyond the
arc- no check-up or taking ball out of bounds.
They can either dribble or pass to clear the ball.
-After the score, the "new" defensive team may
pressure the clearing of the ball
-After a steal or defensive rebound, the new
offense must clear the ball behind the arc
 Core Practice Drills
10 Seconds "Fix It" Drill 10 Seconds "Fix It" Drill 10 Seconds "Fix It" Drill
Drills Drills Drills

x1 1 x2 2 x3 3 x4 4 x5 5 x1 1 x2 2 x3 3 x4 4 x5 5

x5 x4
x2 4
2 5 x3
x1
3
1
C C C

All players start along the baseline. Does not The coach has the ball at the top. On his Once the ball is in, the offense will have 10
matter what order they stand. "GO"...the offensive players will sprint up above seconds* to get spaced properly and attack the
the FT line extended. defense.

The coach will throw a player the ball. It can be a *The coach may change the amount of time on
primary ball handler or anyone else depending the clock or may dictate if certain actions need to
on what the coach wants to achieve. occur (ex. pick and roll vs switch)

The defense will come out and cover the offense.

10 Seconds "Fix It" Drill

Drills

2
x2 x4 4

x5
x3
5
x1 3
1
C

This type of drill forces the offense to think

quickly and develops proper decision making.
 Core Practice Drills
1 v 1 Full Court
Drills
3 x3
2 x2

1
x1

Defense (x1) hands offense (1) the ball when

ready. Offense must stay in "chute". Defense
works offense and tries to turn as many times as
possible. If ball goes out of bounds/stolen-
defense wins and rep is over. Play through the
rebound.

Next pair in line goes when group is finished.

Switch offense and defense and come back

other way.

*Texas rules- cannot shoot ball until it touches

the paint.
 Core Practice Drills
Olympic Drill Olympic Drill Olympic Drill
Drills Drills Drills

X X X X X
X
X X X

X
X X
X
X X X X

X
X X X X X X
X X
X X X

X X X

Continuous 3 v 2. Made or missed basket- whoever gets the

rebound is now on offense going the other way
(no matter if they were on offense or defense).

The rebounder will be joined by two players

coming from the sideline (one from each
sideline).

One will cal for outlet (primary guard) and will

attack the other end.

2 of the remaining 4 players will stay on defense

and the other 2 will go to the lines on the
sidelines.
 Core Practice Drills
Full Court Shooting Full Court Shooting Full Court Shooting
Drills Drills Drills

6 7 6 7 6 7

1 1
2 3 2 3 1

2 SHOT
4 5 4 5 4 5

4:15- 100 baskets. Team counts makes out loud.

5:00- 275 points

Communication- call outlet and names when

passing.
 Core Practice Drills
Full Court Shooting Full Court Shooting
Drills Drills

6 7 6 7
SHOT
5

SHOT SHOT

SHOT SHOT

3 1

4 2
2
5
3 1