Basketball Skills and Drills Vol. 2

Team learns to guard the ball and protect their yard using a zigzag one-on-one drill, stance and step-slide footwork, take a charge, and finish with close-out and mass boxing out.

Demonstrates help-side defense with a vision drill that places the defender at the midline off the ball, practicing close outs, back cuts, flash defense, and post defense.

practice pick and roll defense with six techniques: level off screen, hard hedge, tight hedge, push out, switch, and trap, emphasizing footwork, hand placement, and communication.

Master getting through screens on offense with wide, low positioning, curls, pops, and quick decision options, while defenders chase over the top and pin down the post.

Defend cutters by denying passes on L cuts and back cuts, keep the ball away from the basket beyond the three point line, and master screen and help cut drills.

Master inside defense with the killer drill, control the low block, and use the chicken wing to deny catches while applying cross screen techniques.

Defend double screens by fighting through, chasing the ball handler, and rotating with help defense to deny curls and slips, using on-ball and off-ball screen drills.

Box out drills teach leading with the forearm into the chest, finishing with the legs to secure rebounds, fetch the ball, and scramble out within eight seconds to stop second shots.

Execute shell defense to deny the middle, force passes above the three point line, and rotate from low man to help side, box out, and recover.

Develop a consistent free throw routine, practice the same motion, align the ball to the middle, keep the elbow up, use your legs, and stay focused on the process.

Learn how to develop offensive and defensive basketball skills through practice and coaching guidance, with tips for players, coaches, and teaching kids.