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Interesting Big Man Workout from a FIBA Clinic by former Serbian player and OKK Beograd coach Vlade Djurovic’. The Big Man workout is heavy on finesse and skill drills but there are certainly things you can take out and apply to your big man workouts. Coach Djurovic’ focuses on building skills in Read More
Simple drill for working on finishing at the basket. Obviously your best bet is to pair your players up by athletic ability. My team would not have this many dunks but I still think there could be some value in finishing under duress. I have not tried this drill yet but Read More
Really nice shooting workout for guards with several progressive drills and a mix of running as a “consequence” to add some pressure. Could be done with a rebounder, which is probably ideal, or individually by having the player spin the ball to themselves. The video uses a handful of orange Read More
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meMkaQW6nAk?wmode=opaque&w=853&h=480] Chasing, contested lay-up and two on one drill taught by Hall of Fame High School Coach Bob Hurley. The drill incorporates finishing a lay-up under pressure while “hearing foot steps” and also has a run out, baseball pass element. Take a look at the video. Coach Hurley explains Read More
Force your players to focus on their free throws by making practice competitive.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiAmTd4Xkbc?wmode=opaque&w=560&h=315] Dayton Coach Archie Miller with some off-season skill development drills.