How Basketball Drills Are Important

Basketball drills are an important part of any basketball program. You need fundamentally sound drills in order to be successful. I found out that you need to focus on the little things to be a great coach. You must correct each drill to make sure it's performed the proper way.

Basic offensive fundamentals are dribbling (bouncing the ball with your fingertips), one of the most essential elements of basketball. For best results players must be low with knees slightly bent for more ball control and head and eyes always looking up. Players that have superior ball handling skills in most cases, have the highest scores per game. Passing (there are bounce passes and chest passes, where the ball does not touch the ground), The key factors in making a good chest pass is to make the pass with both hands making sure the pass should be received waist to chest high. Snap the wrist on the follow through with thumbs down. Make sure you step towards the pass as you release it. Shooting (which takes a lot of practice to do well); the basic mechanics include sight, balance, hand position, elbow-in alignment, shooting rhythm, and follow through. Concentrating on only one or two mechanics at a time is the best way to develop your shot.

The basic defensive fundamentals are guarding an opponent (keeping him or her from dribbling, passing, or shooting), and moving on the court. Defense starts with proper stance. Feet should be shoulder width apart with knees slightly bent with the balls of your feet and hands up and arms out. When guarding an offensive player that has the ball you should try keeping him or her in front of you by sliding your feet from side to side, never crossing your feet. When guarding an offensive player that has the ball, keep your eyes on the offensive player's waist not the ball. You should always keep the offensive player in front of you. You should be between the offensive player and the basket at all times. If the offensive player goes past you, you should immediately sprint to catch up to him or her and try to cut him or her off.

Teaching correct techniques is crucial in developing young player's basketball skills.

You not need to worry about making every shot, focus on taking every shot the correct way, and always take the shot the same way. Make practices more realistic by attempting the drill at game speed in-game situations.

Repeating drills in your practices can help increase muscle memory so players can read and react to situations on the court rather than think too much.

The drills you teach to improve young players are not important as in the manner which you do them. Proper technique and attention to detail in every drill will help a young person become a better player.

Keep on playing!
Alex Burciaga

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