Court Commander

Team Tag
Players are divided into two teams where one team tries to tag as many members of the opposing team as possible within a minute, with tagged players required to do five jumping jacks before rejoining the game.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

The Floor is Lava
Players pair up and pass the basketball to each other while standing on designated "islands" (cones) to avoid the lava, which teaches precise passing and encourages movement to open islands after each pass, while not allowing any dribbling.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

The Offense Cannot Dribble
A drill where offensive players are pressured by a defense that is preventing dribbling, requiring them to focus on movement, cutting, and making quick passes to effectively operate under pressure.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
passing intermediate

The Weave
Players are arranged in three lines at the baseline where the first player in the middle line passes to the player on their right, then runs behind them to continue the pattern, forming a braid as they advance to the opposite end, culminating in a layup and reinforcing teamwork and communication without allowing the ball to hit the floor.
Video Demo (1 minute)
passing beginner

Transition 3s
Coach Taylor emphasizes the importance of quickly sprinting to the three-point line after receiving a pass, encouraging players to practice shooting in transition to become more effective scorers. He advises maintaining game speed and intensity during practices, which helps players develop quick decision-making skills essential for real game situations.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
shooting beginner

Triple Threat Cut Through
Players execute a cut to receive the ball while maintaining a triple-threat position, which prepares them to shoot, pass, or drive, emphasizing effective movement and decision-making.
Video Demo (less than a minute)
passing beginner

Wall Passing
Players practice different passing techniques against a wall to enhance their passing accuracy, power, and overall ball control while being mindful of their footwork and body alignment during the execution.
Video Demo (1 minute)
passing beginner

Whistle Drill
A defensive exercise where players focus on communication and movement, responding to a coach's whistle to quickly adjust positions and maintain effective defensive coverage against offensive plays.
Video Demo (1 minute)
defense beginner intermediate

Wing Layups
Players focus on performing layups from the wings, alternating between one-foot and two-foot finishes while ensuring proper footwork and ball protection techniques to maximize scoring opportunities near the basket.
Video Demo (1 minute)
layup beginner

Wrap Battle
Players compete in two teams, where they must wrap the basketball around their waist three times before racing to score the first bucket, with points awarded for successful baskets, emphasizing speed and coordination.
Video Demo (1 minute)
shooting beginner

X Layups
Players practice attacking the basket by exploding from the lower blocks to the free-throw line elbow with two hard dribbles, focusing on foot planting and body positioning to execute effective layups while maintaining control of the ball.
Video Demo (1 minute)
layup beginner

Zig Zag
Players practice dribbling in a zig-zag pattern to improve their ball-handling skills while changing directions, which helps them develop control and agility in moving past defenders.
Video Demo (1 minute)
defense beginner

Zig Zag Crossovers
Players practice zig-zag dribbling by making quick crossovers and hard dribbles while moving from baseline to the top of the key and back, helping them improve their footwork and ball-handling skills while navigating the court.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner