Build Defensive Discipline with Rotations and Closeouts
Build elite help-side defense and closeout execution with this complete practice plan. Drills include 2-Minute Closeouts, Disadvantage Rotations, and game-speed recovery actions that simulate real breakdowns.
Teaching Chemistry Through Cuts and Connection
Help your players learn to cut with purpose and pass with timing. This plan includes progressive drills like 4 Corners, 2v2 Zoom, and 3v3 One-Side to teach spacing, reaction, and half-court movement that flows.
Late-Game Execution: Sideline, Clock, and Composure
This practice plan trains your players to excel in critical late-game moments. Includes drills for SLOB and BLOB execution, 10-second quick hitters, end-of-game scenarios, and composure under pressure. Build confidence in the final two minutes and teach your team how to close.
Zone Defense: Rotations, Traps, and Disruption
This zone defense practice plan gives your team the tools to dominate with length, traps, and smart rotations. From Wing Trap Drills to 1-3-1 Disruption, you’ll teach your players to communicate, recover, and rotate with purpose. Includes transition defense and lock-and-trail techniques for advanced coverage.
Developing Basketball IQ Through Movement and Simple Actions
Build your youth team’s foundation with this focused practice plan for spacing, cutting, and player movement. Includes age-appropriate drills like 5v0 Pass & Cut, Michigan State Set, Partner Shooting, and 3 Cone Footwork Series. Perfect for new players or developing teams.
Sharpen Off-Ball Timing Spacing and Shot Selection
This shooting-focused practice plan helps players get open, move with purpose, and knock down shots in rhythm. Drills like Floppy Action, Zipper Cuts, Nuggets Shooting, and 3v3 Decision Shooting teach game-like spacing and movement. Perfect for programs looking to improve shot quality and offensive flow.
Rebounding and Hustle Through Grit and Second Effort
This practice plan helps coaches build a team that competes on every rebound, finishes through contact, and thrives in high-effort plays. Includes tough, game-tested drills like Superman Rebounding, Disadvantage Rotations, and Fast Break Outlet Work. Great for teams looking to build identity and toughness.
Teach Chaos Handling with Structure and Floor Balance
Help your team stay composed and effective under full-court pressure. This practice plan teaches how to space the floor, beat traps, use legal trick plays, and flow directly into transition offense. Includes competitive live drills like 1v2 Zone Press, Legal Trick Play, and Press-to-Drag Screen Flow.
Ball Screen Mastery: Teaching Reads, Counters, and Spacing in Modern Pick-and-Roll Offense
This practice plan teaches your team how to master ball screen reads against drop, hedge, switch, and blitz defenses. With focused drills for both ball handlers and screeners—including hostage dribble technique, slip reads, ghost screens, and re-screens—your players will develop timing, spacing, and confidence in modern pick-and-roll offense. Includes a live 4-on-4 decision-based scrimmage to reinforce concepts under pressure.
Zone Offense Mastery: Beating 2-3 and 1-3-1 Zone Defenses with Precision and Poise
Tired of watching your team struggle against a packed zone? This practice plan gives you a full 2-hour roadmap to build a confident, zone-busting offense. Featuring drills like the Runner Pin, Iowa Overload, UCLA Slip Action, and 5-Out Zone Attack, your players will learn how to move the zone, find scoring gaps, and generate high-quality looks through smart, structured offense.
Building Transition Strength: Fast Breaks and Defensive Recovery
Train your team to dominate the transition game with this 2-hour practice plan designed for high school coaches. Players will learn how to attack in fast-break scenarios, communicate during defensive recovery, and organize early offense with drag screen action. Includes competitive drills like Marquette 3v3, Disadvantage Defense, and 5v3 + 2 Fast Break for game-like pressure and decision-making.
Control the Chaos: A High School Basketball Practice Plan for Transition Domination and Relentless Pressure
This practice plan trains your team to own the chaos of transition — applying relentless full-court pressure and converting fast breaks with precision. Drills emphasize communication, spacing, and real-time decision-making under pressure. It’s about turning stops into scores and making your opponent regret every inbound.
How to Structure a 90-Minute Practice for Maximum Skill Growth
A well-structured 90-minute practice can be the difference between players going through the motions and players getting better every day. This guide breaks down how to design high-impact practices that boost skill, IQ, and game readiness.