Ball Handling Warm-up Drill

 Ball Handling Warm-up By Hal Wissel  The ball handling warm-up drill consists of passing the ball from one hand to the other. There are six parts to the drill as follows: Over your head Around your head Around your waist Around one leg Around your other leg Figure...

Rebounding

Rebounding Essentials By Hal Wissel Unlike most fundamentals that contribute to basketball success, effective rebounding requires at least as much toughness as it does technique. Being a good rebounder involves emotional and mental factors in addition to physical...

Offensive Rebounding Drills

Offensive Rebounding Drills By Hal Wissel Tipping. Stand in front of the right side of the backboard in a balanced stance. You will use only one hand when tipping. Balance the ball in your right hand with your wrist flexed back at a 45 degree angle, your elbow in, and...

Defensive Footwork Drills

Defensive Footwork Drills By Hal Wissel Defensive Footwork. Moving your feet on defense is hard work. Success depends on desire, discipline, concentration,anticipation, and superior physical conditioning. Moving quickly with balance is the key to reacting to your...

Jumping

Jumping By Hal Wissel  Everyone recognizes the importance of jumping in basketball, including the role that jumping plays in rebounding, blocking shots, and shooting. Jumping is more than gaining height. How quickly and how often you jump are more important than...