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Skills basketball drills

Drills that teach other aspects of the game are collected here.

There are 32 individual basketball drills in this category.

Roll over

This will confuse your opponent but be sure to keep it simple and as fast as you can because it involes a little sneaky carrying.

Always-in-your-face shot

My own move(s) to take the shot at ease.

Tips on how to practice

This isn’t really a drill. This is for people who are really serious about this game.

Heel lifts

Helps build calves and makes you jump higher, trust me it works. I have played in the NBA and this REALLY WORKS. Email me for more tips and questions.

First, set up 3 cones on both of the elbows, and 1 in the middle of the lane. Start on the right/left baseline and dribble to the first cone then do a crossover or a spin move, then go to the center cone, and do the same, as for the other cone on the elbow. Then drive hard to the basket, and do a lay-up (you could do a jumpshot also). Do this drill 10 times with right and left handed lay-up and you’ll improve, in not only lay-ups, but in stamina, and conditioning

Dimension freethrow

Shoot with eyes closed.

Dimension free-throw

Free throw with eyes closed.

Basketball categories

Ballhandling 159Probably the most basic of basketball skills, but sometimes the most neglected. These drills will show you how to develop ballhandling skills. Remember that weak hand!
Big man 36Perhaps more than any other position on the team, the big man needs drills to perfect inside and post-up moves.
Combination 74Drills that combine other skills, and puts emphasis on technique and fundamentals.
Conditioning 159Basketball requires all around conditioning; stamina, strength, speed, jumping ability and more. These drills show you how to improve in all those areas.
Defense 112Offense wins games, defense wins championships. Playing defense is a skill like everything else. It requires skill, understanding of the game, and dedication.
Offense 79If you want to develop a sound offensive game, this category is for you. These are drills for the individual player and for the team.
Passing 74Another fundamental skill that is often overlooked. These drills will teach you everything from individual passing drills, to team passing drills.
Rebounding 77Like defense, rebounding takes dedication. But rebounding is easier if you understand the basics of boxing out, timing, and the importance of defensive positioning.
Shooting 258More than any other skill, shooting takes practice. Lot's of practice. Fundamentals include form, timing, and mental training.
Skills 32Drills that teach other aspects of the game are collected here.
Transition 47The transition from defense to offense can be a very effective weapon. Teams that know how to run the floor and establish a set offense quickly, have a powerful weapon for scoring easy points.
Warmup 24These drills cover everything from individual to team warmup drills, both for game and practice situations.
Wheelchair 10I'd like to have a lot more drills for wheelchair basketball, so please help me add more drills to this category!
Youth 23For those just starting out playing basketball, the game should be all about having fun. These drills will show you how to make sure the kids enjoy themselves while they learn the basics of basketball.