Basketball Plays + Drills for Basketball

A Plan For Handling Double Teams

In a previous article, “Pivoting: Basketball’s ‘Stepchild’ Fundamental”, we discussed the various pivots a player has at his disposal, how to drill them and we […]

Cincy – Man Baseline Play

April 17, 2026 hoopcoach

Cincy is a man baseline out of bounds play that starts with a four low set and operates out of a 5 out set after […]

Basketball Plays

Tips for Basketball Players

April 17, 2026 Don Sicko No comments

Every player can be part junkyard dog. Be your team’s best practice player; it will pay dividends. Don’t specialize yourself so much that you become […]

“One-offs”- Plays That Often Fall Through the Cracks

April 17, 2026 Don Sicko 3 comments

One of the challenges we face as coaches is organizing our pre-season practices so that we don’t skip or gloss over any facet of the […]

Hesitation Dribble Layups

April 17, 2026 Assistant Coach

Long time college and NBA Assistant Coach, Vance Walberg, takes a group through Hesitation Lay-ups. Coach Walberg puts specific attention on things like keeping the […]

Zipper Up – Sideout Play

April 17, 2026 hoopcoach

Zipper UP – sideline out of bounds play with a pin down, high ball screen and options for the ball handler to penetrate and pitch or finish on their […]