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Drill Library

36 drills • 8 categories • 6 collections

Total Drills

36

Collections

6

Favorites

5

Training Tools

10

36 drills found

Demo
ShootingBeginner 1 tool

Form Shooting (One Hand)

Pure shooting form drill from close range using only the shooting hand. The foundation of every great shooter.

5 min 5 spots x 20 makes
97%
BasketballHoop
Demo
Ball HandlingBeginner 1 tool

Stationary Pound Dribble Series

Foundation ball-handling drill focusing on dribble strength and control. The series includes right hand, left hand, alternating, and crossover patterns.

4 min 4 sets x 30 seconds
95%
Basketball
Demo
DefenseBeginner

Zig-Zag Defensive Slides

Full-court defensive slide drill in a zig-zag pattern. The gold standard for defensive conditioning.

5 min 4 full-court trips
94%
Full court
Demo
ShootingIntermediate 1 tool

Spot-Up Shooting (5 Spots)

Catch-and-shoot from 5 spots around the arc. Simulates game-like receiving and shooting.

10 min 5 spots x 5 shots (3 makes to advance)
93%
BasketballHoopPartner (optional)
Demo
ShootingBeginner

Mikan Drill (Close Range Finishing)

Classic close-range finishing drill alternating layups on each side of the basket. Builds touch and footwork.

3 min 3 sets x 20 makes
92%
BasketballHoop
Demo
Ball HandlingIntermediate 2 tools

Cone Weave Dribble

Dribble through a line of cones using crossovers, between-the-legs, and behind-the-back moves.

6 min 4 trips (one per move)
91%
BasketballCones (8-10)
💪
ConditioningBeginner

Suicide Sprints (Lines)

Sprint to each line on the court and back. The ultimate basketball conditioning test.

8 min 4 full suicides (90 sec rest)
91%
Full court
🎯
ShootingBeginner

Free Throw Routine

Develop a consistent pre-shot routine and practice free throws under simulated pressure.

10 min 2 sets x 10 free throws
90%
BasketballHoop
Demo
FootworkIntermediate

Euro Step Finishing

Master the euro step — the most effective finishing move for guards attacking the basket.

8 min 5 each side x 3 sets
90%
BasketballHoop
🛡️
DefenseIntermediate

1-on-1 Containment

Defensive 1-on-1 drill focused on staying in front and forcing tough shots without fouling.

10 min Play to 5 (switch roles)
89%
BasketballHoopPartner
Demo
Ball HandlingIntermediate 1 tool

Figure 8 Dribble

Weave the ball through your legs in a figure-8 pattern to build coordination, hand speed, and ambidexterity.

3 min 3 sets x 45 seconds
88%
Basketball
Demo
ShootingIntermediate 1 tool

3-Point Shooting: Around the World

Shoot from 7 spots around the 3-point arc. Must make each spot before advancing.

12 min 7 spots (make to advance)
88%
BasketballHoop
Demo
DefenseBeginner 1 tool

Defensive Slide Ladder

Lateral defensive slides through an agility ladder to build quickness and proper defensive stance.

5 min 6 trips through the ladder
87%
Agility ladder
Demo
ShootingIntermediate

Pull-Up Jumper Off Dribble

Attack off the dribble and pull up for a mid-range jumper. The most important shot in basketball.

8 min 5 each side x 3 sets
86%
BasketballHoop
Demo
FootworkBeginner 1 tool

Ladder Quick Feet Series

Agility ladder footwork patterns that translate directly to basketball movement.

6 min 4 patterns x 3 trips
86%
Agility ladder
Demo
FinishingIntermediate

Reverse Layup Package

Master the reverse layup from both sides — essential for finishing against shot blockers.

8 min 5 each side x 3 sets
86%
BasketballHoop
Demo
Ball HandlingAdvanced 1 tool

Tennis Ball Reaction Dribble

Dribble with one hand while catching and tossing a tennis ball with the other. Elite hand-eye coordination drill.

5 min 2 sets x 1 min each hand
85%
BasketballTennis ballPartner (or wall)
Demo
FootworkBeginner

Triple Threat Jab Series

Master the triple threat position and jab step series to create space for drives and shots.

6 min 5 each read x both sides
85%
BasketballHoop
Demo
PassingIntermediate

Dribble Drive & Kick

Practice driving into the lane and kicking the ball out to an open shooter. Essential guard skill.

8 min 5 reps each side
85%
BasketballHoop2+ Players
Demo
ShootingIntermediate 1 tool

Catch & Shoot Off Screen

Simulate coming off a screen and shooting. Builds the muscle memory for game-speed catch-and-shoot.

8 min 5 each side x 3 sets
84%
BasketballHoopCone/Chair+1
👁️
Court VisionBeginner 1 tool

Numbers Dribble Drill

Dribble while a partner holds up fingers. Call out the number without looking at the ball.

4 min 2 sets x 1 min each hand
84%
BasketballPartner
Demo
DefenseIntermediate

Close-Out & Contest Drill

Practice closing out on a shooter with proper technique — high hand, choppy feet, no fouling.

8 min 5 spots x 3 reps
83%
BasketballPartner
💪
ConditioningIntermediate

17s (Sideline Sprints)

Classic basketball conditioning drill — sprint sideline to sideline 17 times in under a minute.

5 min 3 sets (1 min rest between)
83%
Full court
Demo
Ball HandlingIntermediate

Full Court Speed Dribble

Push the ball up the court at maximum speed while maintaining control. Essential for fast-break situations.

5 min 8 trips
82%
BasketballFull court
🤝
PassingIntermediate

Partner Passing on the Move

Two players pass back and forth while running up the court. Builds passing accuracy while moving.

6 min 4 trips (vary pass types)
82%
BasketballFull courtPartner
Demo
FinishingAdvanced

Contact Finishing Drill

Finish through contact at the rim. Builds toughness and the ability to complete plays despite physicality.

10 min 5 each side x 3 sets
82%
BasketballHoopPad holder/Partner
Demo
ShootingAdvanced

Floater Package

Master the floater/runner from various angles. Essential for guards finishing over big men.

8 min 5 makes each angle (3 angles)
81%
BasketballHoop
🤝
PassingBeginner

Wall Passing Series

Solo passing drill using a wall to practice chest, bounce, and overhead passes with both hands.

5 min 4 pass types x 20 reps
80%
BasketballWall
Demo
FinishingAdvanced

Spin Move Finish

Drive, spin off the defender, and finish at the rim. A devastating move when mastered.

8 min 5 each side x 3 sets
80%
BasketballHoop
Demo
Ball HandlingIntermediate 1 tool

Dribble Stick Attack

Use a dribble stick to simulate a defender and practice attacking moves off the dribble.

8 min 10 reps each side
79%
BasketballDribble stickHoop
👁️
Court VisionAdvanced

Read & React Passing

Advanced court vision drill where the passer must read defensive positioning before making the pass.

10 min 2 min rotations x 4
79%
Basketball4+ Players
Demo
DefenseIntermediate 2 tools

Reaction Cone Defense

React to visual cues and slide to different cones. Builds defensive reaction time and lateral speed.

6 min 6 sets x 30 seconds
78%
Cones (4)Partner
👟
FootworkIntermediate

Drop Step & Power Finish

Post footwork drill for finishing strong around the basket with a drop step and power move.

8 min 5 each side (baseline + middle)
77%
BasketballHoop
Demo
Ball HandlingAdvanced

Spider Dribble

Advanced stationary drill that rapidly alternates hands in front and behind, creating a spider-like pattern.

3 min 4 sets x 30 seconds
76%
Basketball
💪
ConditioningBeginner 1 tool

Resistance Band Lateral Walks

Strengthen hip abductors and improve lateral quickness with banded walks in defensive stance.

4 min 3 sets x 10 each direction
75%
Resistance band
🏀
Ball HandlingAdvanced 1 tool

Two-Ball Dribble Combo

Dribble two basketballs simultaneously through various patterns to maximize hand independence.

4 min 4 patterns x 30 seconds
72%
2 Basketballs