Carolina Fast Break Drill
Competitive transition game that can be played for an allotted time or to a particular score
1 on 1 Toughness Drill
1 on 1 toughness drill for handling man to man pressure. Simple but effective way to get players to play through the bumps and slaps that come with aggressive man to man defensive pressure.
Analyzing Players’ Defensive Values
In a previous article, “The True Value of a Basketball Player”, we discussed how John Hollinger’s PER (Player Efficiency Rating) is a great place to start for statistically evaluating players’ overall value. We also pointed out that the PER system only utilizes box-score stats. Consequently, PER doesn’t include important offensive Read More
Basketball Strength and Conditioning | Above the Rim with Camp Sanderson
Basketball Strength and Conditioning, above the Rim with Camp Sanderson is a basketball specific training book written by Jon Sanderson. Jon is a former Ohio State basketball player and is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Michigan Basketball. The book includes an overview of philosophy, Strength/Power development, Read More
Rebounding Drills taught by San Jose State Coach Time Miles
Former University of Nebraska basketball coach and current San Jose State University basketball coach Tim Miles teaches a few different rebounding drills with emphasis on things like tipping the basketball to keep it alive for teammates to rebound it. proper balance, rebounding with two hands and being active.
1-3-1 Zone Press Break
Zone Press Break for a 2-2-1 full court zone press. This zone press break uses a 1-3-1 initial set. The focus of the press break is, like most others, to get the ball in to the middle of the zone press but it also has an option to catch a Read More