Court Commander

Full Body Wraps
Players integrate ball handling by wrapping the basketball around their head, waist, and legs to enhance finger pad control and hand-to-hand exchange, crucial for protecting the ball during gameplay.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Full Court Layups
This drill involves players dividing themselves between the right and left halves of the court. Players on the left side act as rebounders, while those on the right have basketballs. The drill starts with ball handlers making layups, while rebounders grab the rebounds and then dribble to the opposite side to make their own layups. This drill emphasizes continuous movement and practicing layups from both sides of the court.
Video Demo (1 minute)
layups beginner intermediate

Full Court Passing Sequence
In this setup, players are stationed at wing positions, with one player without a ball dashing across the court to receive a pass. This player then passes to the wing player, who penetrates to the hoop for a layup. The drill continues with players transitioning roles, ensuring that they practice layups effectively.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
passing layups beginner intermediate

Full Court Shooting
This drill has a rebounder under the basket and a shooter in the corner. The first player drives towards the hoop, passes to the shooter for a mid-range shot, and then transitions roles. This drill can also incorporate layups and three-point shots, maintaining a seamless flow.
Video Demo (1 minute)
passing layups beginner intermediate

Gimme Five
Players dribble around a defined space while high-fiving as many teammates as possible with their non-dribbling hand during 30-second rounds, encouraging teamwork and hand-eye coordination.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Give and Go Series
Players practice the fundamental play of passing the ball and immediately cutting towards the basket to receive a return pass, emphasizing the importance of timing and movement without the ball.
Video Demo (1 minute)
passing beginner

Good Shot, Great Shot
Players are divided into offense and defense, with the offensive team attempting to score while the ball handler can either shoot or pass, and the coach judges each shot as either a "good shot" (contested) or a "great shot" (wide open) to encourage teamwork and strategic passing.
Video Demo (1 minute)
shooting beginner

Half Circle Dribbles
Players complete 10 repetitions with both their left and right hands, moving the ball in a controlled half-circle motion from front to back to enhance their ball handling and protect against defenders while maintaining awareness of their surroundings.
Video Demo (less than a minute)
dribbling beginner

In Game Scenarios (Curl & Fake)
Coach Taylor highlights the importance of executing a curl off the screen followed by a fake to create separation from the defender, allowing for a more effective shooting opportunity.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
shooting beginner

In Game Scenarios (Curls)
Coach Taylor emphasizes the importance of using the inside foot to maintain balance while coming off screens, instructs players to transition smoothly into their shot without abrupt stops, and suggests practicing curls with shooting accuracy and incorporating a head fake to create space for better shooting opportunities.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
shooting beginner

Isolated Layups
Players alternate between performing one-foot and two-foot layups from each side of the floor while focusing on ball protection by ripping the ball to their ear and executing proper footwork for effective scoring close to the basket.
Video Demo (1 minute)
layup beginner

Jailbreak
Dribblers must navigate from the paint to the three-point line while defenders aim to contain them, teaching players the importance of keeping their heads up to identify gaps and using their non-dribbling arm for protection against defenders.
Video Demo (1 minute)
defense beginner

Keep Away
Three offensive players must pass the ball within a square while avoiding interception by a central defender, focusing on passing accuracy and spatial awareness.
Video Demo (1 minute)
passing beginner

Man in the Hole Drill
A defensive exercise where players work on positioning and communication as they adapt to offensive movements, emphasizing the importance of quickly closing out on shooters and ensuring proper help defense rotations.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
defense beginner intermediate

Man in the Middle
Players work in groups to practice defensive techniques by closing out, mirroring the ball, and executing proper passing methods while emphasizing the need for strong, controlled movements to avoid penalties and enhance overall gameplay.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
pivot defense close out passing beginner intermediate

Mascot Tag
Players are divided into two teams and must quickly dribble to the nearest sideline when their team's name is called, while the opposing team tries to tag them before they reach safety, scoring points for safe arrivals and tags made.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Michigan State
The "Michigan State" transition drill, inspired by Tom Izzo, involves progressively escalating game situations to enhance quick offensive decision-making and defensive skills, starting with a free throw and moving through various player advantages, culminating in five-on-five play.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
transition drill intermediate

Minute to Win It
Players compete in teams to score a set target number of baskets from designated spots within one minute, focusing on quick shooting, efficient rebounding, and crisp passing while maintaining proper shooting form.
Video Demo (1 minute)
shooting beginner

Name Game
Involves players standing in a circle and passing a ball to one another while each person says their name before passing, promoting team communication and familiarity.
Video Demo (1 minute)
beginner passing communication

No Ball Box Out Drill
Players practice the technique of positioning their bodies to block opponents from getting to the rebound, emphasizing footwork, body positioning, and the timing of the box-out. It helps improve players' awareness and physicality in the paint, making them more effective rebounders during games.
Video Demo (6 minutes)
rebounding beginner

No Paint Drill
A competitive drill where defensive players aim to prevent offensive players from entering the paint, earning points for staying outside while reinforcing the importance of effective defensive positioning and teamwork to limit scoring opportunities.
Video Demo (4 minutes)
defense beginner intermediate

Out Pass and Cut
Players practice passing the ball out to the perimeter and then making a strong cut to the basket, reinforcing the importance of timing and movement to create scoring chances after the pass.
Video Demo (less than a minute)
pass cutting beginner

Pac Man
Involves players dribbling as Pac-Man or Mrs. Pac-Man while avoiding being tagged by ghosts, with tagged players becoming ghosts until all are caught.
Video Demo (1 minute)
defense beginner

Partner Passing
Players work with a partner to practice various types of passes, including ball fakes and bounce passes, while focusing on movement, communication, and using proper technique to create spacing and passing opportunities.
Video Demo (1 minute)
passing beginner

Passing and Layup
Teams aim to make 24 layups in two minutes, focusing on different types of passes and creating urgency to improve passing accuracy and finishing skills.
Video Demo (5 minutes)
passing layups intermediate

Passing Tag
Players are divided into two teams: runners and passers, where passers try to tag runners with the ball while only being allowed to pivot without dribbling, helping them practice quick decision-making and maintaining balance while passing.
Video Demo (1 minute)
passing beginner

Pass the Rock
Players inside the paint pass the ball back and forth to each other as many times as they can within 30 seconds, while moving around but staying in the restricted area, promoting communication, focus, and proper passing technique.
Video Demo (1 minute)
passing beginner

Pattern Dribbling
Players learn to quickly navigate important court lines like the baseline and sidelines by dribbling towards designated areas on the court as called out, while emphasizing the need to keep the ball low and under control.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Pound Dribble Series
Players practice dribbling at various heights—sock level, knee level, waist level, and shoulder level—by completing five repetitions at each height to improve their ball handling and adaptability in different game scenarios.
Video Demo (less than a minute)
dribbling beginner

Press Breaker
A chaotic drill where an offense of five players faces eight defenders to build skills in handling traps and pressure, emphasizing the importance of off-ball movement and purposeful dribbling to effectively break the press.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
dribble intermediate