THE ALLEY DRILL Written by Brandon Reichert for Randy Brown Video The Alley Drill-1on1 How the drill works Offensive player and defensive player are playing 1v1. Offensive player is trying to get to the basket while staying inside the “alley” created by the cones. The offensive player must stay inbounds and not move…
Program Spotlight: Leicester Wolverines
The Leicester Wolverines (MA) are having success under head coach Michael Lynch, who runs his program under three key pillars – and FastDraw. This spotlight was written by Michael Lynch for FastModel Sports. Coach Michael Lynch History teacher at Leicester High School in Leicester, MA past 14 years Varsity Boys Basketball Coach since 2009-2010 (9…
Coach: Simple Suggestions for Improved Practice
In the quest for more effective basketball practices, the answer lies in simplicity, engagement, evaluation and positivity. Every coach understands it’s not what happens in games that determines the outcome of a season. It’s what happens during the practices leading up to games. Here are four simple suggestions to make sure you’re getting most of those…
Player Development: Solo Ball Handling Workout
Being a reliable and effective ball handler is a sure fire way to get more minutes on the court this upcoming season. Regardless of position, all players need to be able to properly possess and protect the basketball when it comes their way, as well as have the necessary skill to create with a dribble…
Skills and Drills – Hunt the Paint
Hunt the Paint is a full court, full skill drill utilizing the Dr. Dish as the outlet passer. Use it to train ball handling, outlet pass positioning, moves on the move, finishing off two feet, and more. The goal of total makes should vary by level – girls’ varsity team starts out with the goal of…
Player Development: Finishing at the Rim
Being able to capitalize and finish the opportunities that you get at the rim is a separator that differentiates good teams from great teams. It is almost a coaching cliche to say “if we make layups we will win the game”, and there is some truth to that statement. Because of various situations that a player may…
3 Drills to Improve Basketball Footwork & Agility
Here are a few drills to use in the Summer to improve your footwork and agility on the court! Combine Agility 1. Start on the baseline and sprint to half-court. 2. Carioca across half-court to the opposite sideline. 3. Backpedal to the baseline. 4. Carioca to the finish. 5. Rest and repeat a pre-determined number…