Resources

Skills & Drills

Short instructional videos players can work on at home or coaches can drop into practice — shooting, ball handling, passing, and defense, from the Jr. NBA, USA Basketball, and NBA coaches.

3-Second Deny Drill

A defensive drill on denying the ball — staying in a stance and beating your man to the passing lane so they can't catch it. Broken down by Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas for the Jr. NBA.

Layup Hi-Five Drill

A fun way to teach young players proper layup technique and timing, led by a Jr. NBA coach.

Perfect Shot No Basket Drill

Shooting-form work you can do anywhere — no hoop needed. Players groove their release and follow-through by shooting straight up and catching the ball. Part of the Jr. NBA at Home series.

Fundamentals of the Free Throw

Builds a repeatable free-throw routine and sound shooting mechanics from the line. A Jr. NBA fundamentals video.

Proper Shooting Form (Coach Rick Carlisle)

Veteran NBA head coach Rick Carlisle walks through the key steps and drills for building sound shooting form.

Catch, Turn & Shoot Drill

A continuous shooting drill focused on balance and squaring up to the basket after catching the ball. From the Jr. NBA.

Using a Screen Shooting Drill

Teaches players how to set up and come off a screen into a shot as part of a team shooting drill. From the Jr. NBA.

Shooting Off the Dribble (Coach Rick Carlisle)

Coach Rick Carlisle demonstrates how to shoot off the dribble and step into your shot. A Jr. NBA instructional video.

Shooting Off the Catch (Coach Rick Carlisle)

Coach Rick Carlisle breaks down footwork and preparation for catching and shooting in rhythm. A Jr. NBA instructional video.

Pound & Pass Drill

Develops ball control with hard one-hand dribbles (“pounds”) and crisp passes. Led by a Jr. NBA coach.

Tips, Skills & Drills: Passing

Passing fundamentals from USA Basketball, demonstrated by Coach John Calipari with Klay Thompson and Ryan Anderson.

Jump Stop, Pivot & Pass Drill

Combines dribbling into a controlled jump stop, pivoting, and passing — core footwork every young player needs. From the Jr. NBA.

The Foot Between Drill

Works on man-to-man defensive positioning while also practicing getting to your spots on offense. From the Jr. NBA.

The Closeout Breakdown Drill

A defensive footwork drill on closing out under control — chopping your feet as you close the gap on a shooter. Led by NBA coach Randy Brown.

UNC Basketball: Media Day Fast Break Drill

A transition drill filmed at North Carolina's media day — pushing the ball up the floor and finishing on the run. A look at how a top college program runs the fast break.

Florida Gators: No Dribble Drill

The Florida Gators play a no-dribble game that forces players to move the ball by passing and cutting instead of dribbling — great for building spacing, court vision, and quick decisions.

Floor Position Team Defense Drill

A team-defense drill on holding proper floor position and help spacing as the ball moves, led by coach Todd Golden.

Defense, I Love It Drill

A high-energy drill that makes playing defense fun and builds a positive, competitive attitude on the defensive end. Led by coach John Beckett for the Jr. NBA.