Questions

What are some defensive drills in basketball?

7 Basketball Defense Drills

  • One-on-one full court: For this drill, two players start at one end of the court.
  • Coordinated movements: Spread all the participating players out at even intervals, facing one side of the court in the defensive stance.
  • Three cone hurdles: For this drill, space three cones two feet apart.

What defense should I teach youth basketball?

The key to good defense is you must move your feet and stay between the player and the hoop. Do not reach in and take a quick swipe at the ball. You will either get a foul, or the offensive player will go around you.

How can I improve my defensive skills in basketball?

6 Tips For Better Perimeter Defense

  1. Stay Low. Remember to begin with your shoulders lower than the person you are guarding.
  2. An Arm’s Length. Do not begin too close or too far away from the offense.
  3. Keep Steps Short. Never forget your footwork.
  4. Remember the Hands. Another key is to have active hands.
  5. Swipe Up.
  6. Get in Shape.

How do you play defense in pickup basketball?

Slide your feet: When guarding a man who’s dribbling the ball, step sideways with the lead foot (the foot closest to the direction you want to go), then push off with your trail foot. Keep your feet in contact with the floor. Stay in a low stance and keep your feet wide. Make quick slides.

What are the five main types of defense in basketball?

Defenses

  • Man-to-Man Pressure Defense.
  • Basic Man Defense Principles.
  • Pack Line Defense.
  • Bob Kloppenburg’s SOS Pressure Defense.
  • Defending the Pick and Roll.
  • Defending Without Fouling.
  • Principles of Zone Defense.
  • 2-3 Zone Defense.

What are the best basketball drills?

Place two basketballs on each block underneath the basket

  • Set a timer for one minute
  • Reach down and grab the ball on the right block and power up to the basket making a layup,rebounding the ball and replacing back on the right block
  • Sprint to the left block,pick the basketball up and power up to the basket finishing on the left side

    • What are two defensive techniques in basketball?

    Basic Man-to-Man. In a classic man-to-man defense,the coach assigns each player to guard a specific offensive player.

  • Variations. Two main variations exist within the man-to-man defense.
  • Zone Defense. If your team is playing zone,you guard a particular area instead of a particular man.
  • Variations.

    • What are some basketball drills?

    Dribbling

  • Shooting
  • Running
  • Passing
  • Jumping

    • How to teach basketball passing with drills?

    Teaching Shooting with BEEF Cues. After the passing practice we do a quick review of B.E.E.F.

  • Using a Smaller Ball for Shooting Skills. For a long time I found it hard to teach younger students to shoot properly.
  • Basketball Station Activities.