End of Game – Sideline Need 3
This is a sideline out-of-bounds play Doc Rivers ran when he was coaching the Boston Celtics. It’s a great misdirection because he put Ray Allen at the top as the shooter, who screened for Paul...
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Rebound-Outlet-Advance
I apologize for not updating the site for a while, I am going to try to make it a priority to update with new drills, plays, and basketball tips for the rest of the year. Today’s drill is one th...
Providence Friars – Shorts Tug (Floppy Ending)
The Providence Friars ran this action vs USC in the 1st half of the 2017 NCAA Tournament First Four. ...
Oklahoma City Thunder – Need 3 SLOB
The Oklahoma City Thunder ran this quick hitter for a Need 3 during the 2016 NBA Playoffs....
Maximizing your Game Preparation
Scouting is one of the most important elements of coaching, yet it is rarely discussed. In the NBA, every team has at least one advance scout that’s sole job is to travel about 22 days a month...
Team Drill – Baseline Attack – Closeout Finish
This is a great drill to do with your team that works on multiple components at a time. Have a coach under the rim giving little contact to make the finishes uncomfortable. As the drill moves, player...
Detroit Pistons EOG – Box Hammer
The Detroit Pistons ran this ATO vs Cleveland in Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Playoffs. The personnel on the floor is important to the execution of the play, putting a shooter (4) in the strong side corner ...
Golden State Warriors – 2 Double Down
The Golden State Warriors ran this sideline out-of-bounds action to put Curry in a pick & roll while Green rolls to a pin down on Thompson. Their small line-up on the floor allowed San Antonio to...
San Antonio Spurs – Drag Punch
The Spurs have frequented this early offense action this season to get Boris Diaw screened into a post-up after setting a drag screen. This play is versatile in that you can add some screening options...
Indiana Hoosiers – 1 Double Down
Indiana ran this fantastic ballscreen action in the 2nd half of their first round NCAA Tournament matchup with Chattanooga. Typically a double scheme in early offense involved the 4 and 5, but Tom Cre...