1-on-1 Continuous Closeouts
Playing 1-on-1 is one of the best drills to use for player development. I helps emphasize individual defense and teach players how to create scoring opportunities with limited dribbles. What I love ab...
Month: May 2015
Transition Fades Shooting Drill
This is a great shooting drill that works on passing, footwork and shots in transition. As the players start fading to the wing, their chins should be on the inside shoulder locating the ball as it is...
Washington Wizards – Diamond Twist SLOB
The Washington Wizards ran this sideline out-of-bounds play several teams during the Playoffs. It has a similar set-up to Diamond Hook that I previously shared, but this action results in movement tow...
Blitz Pick and Roll Reads Drill
I have been asked quite a bit recent for some new drills and I want to apologize for not sharing any lately. Now that We are in the Summer months I am going to do my best to ramp back up with some new...
Washington Wizards – Diamond Hook
Randy Wittman has been drawing up some gems in crunch time during the Playoffs. The Wizards ran this action at the end of Game 4 to get Paul Pierce a quick catch & shoot without running much time ...
Washington Wizards – Curl Hammer
This play that the Washington Wizards ran at the end of Game 4 for Paul Pierce is one of my new favorites. It is very simple yet extremely effective as a misdirection....
Charlotte Hornets – Double Drag Punch (Post-Up)
The Charlotte Hornets frequented this early offense play throughout the season to get Al Jefferson isolated on the block. On the backscreen, make sure you have your smallest guard set the backscreen s...
LA Clippers – 1 Thru Hook
In game 4 of the 2015 first round matchup between the Clippers and Spurs, Los Angeles run this half-court action to get Chris Paul a pick & roll below the elbow. Simultaneously, Redick was coming ...
LA Clippers – Flex Quick (SLOB)
During game 1 of the 2015 NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals, the LA Clippers ran this quick sideline out-of-bounds play that led to a Blake Griffin iso in the paint. This sideline out-of-bounds forma...