need basketball drills for the summer..

[kg-cyclone]

yeah id second that, being able to use you *** is a huge advantage it help you constantly know where the defender is without using your hands (which usually results in fouls) and allow you to get a bit of separation too

not necessarily a drill but point of emphasis, constantly work on sealing you defender so there are clean lines of an entry pass to you and easy bucket. i dont know how many times ive seen easy layups that result from a solid seal and good entry pass

Yup...and hold the seal...If you don't hold the seal it's probably a turnover. Also, show the passer where you want the ball, it's the passer's job to get it there, but you a have to show him where you want it...Wave at him with that hand(should be away from the defender) The defender is going to have to choose a side (that's why it is important to be able to turn both ways).

 

[cyismydog]

Some other things to work on:
Try and be able to score with your back to the basket...any kind of decent hook will work 90% of the time at the high school level
Crash the glass hard after everyone of your teams shots. You won't believe how many garbage points you can get.
Develop several moves and counter moves
A solid face-up game is great, and if you can combine that with some solid post moves, there aren't going to be many high school players that can guard you.
Get in shape..you can get lots of easy baskets beating the other team down the floor.
Some drills:
Mikan Drill: Stand under basket w/ one or two balls depending on skill level. Go off your left foot to the right, and put the ball off the backboard and in w/ your right. Get the ball directly out of the net, then shoot from the left side w/ your left hand off your right foot. Always keep the ball and your elbows high.
Garbage Drill: Great for rebounding and toughness. Have three players line up at the free throw line. Have a coach shoot a shot. Whoever gets the ball gets to go to the back of the line, but the other two have to stay until they get the ball... fouls are rarely if ever called, and you go until someone has firm possession of the ball.
Pad Drill: Have a coach or friend stand underneath the backboard with a football lineman's blocking bag. Have him pummel you as you come up to put in the lay-up. Go up strong and hard, make the lay-up, and don't get knocked off your feet. Good luck this summer.

 

[warsend]

thx cy, i would do the drills now but my mom's car is parked outside and I don't have the keys:wideeyed:.

I also got baseball soon, thx again for the tips, if I ever get good i'll tell cyclonefanatic ( unlike HB:chatterbox

I still think athletes should get accounts on here whether they use it or not.

 

[CRCy17]

another one for toughness is the "Meat Grinder"

3 people in the drill, a coach shoots the ball and the 3 players fight it out for the rebound and the objective of the drill is to score 3 baskets first. Thing is, there are no rules, fouls are encouraged (within reason) and the drill isnt reset until someone has scored 3 baskets (when the ball goes through the hoop its live again right away) once on person has scored 3, they get to sit out while the remaining 2 face a new player with fresh legs.

this one works well for a conditioner drill and also helps a lot with learning how to score in traffic and teaches you how to take a hit and still score

 

[cgwarrior33]

hi again, I want to know from the web community what drills will help you in basketball in the offseason?

I have got offers to play at the Y and at a local league (kind of like Capital City except for high school kids). I'm a post player that would like some drills for that. I averaged 13 pts a game in JV, and now am on the way to starting varsity.

Any tips would be appreciated, (also am looking to play basketball at Dana:wideeyed::wideeyed: small college in Nebraska)

thx also a sophomore turning junior it would be a dream playing at a college even if only 10 people go to games

First off I am going to say this, with this post, you have your head where it needs to be. I played NAIA basketball, just finished my career up this year and will join my Alma Matter's coaching staff this fall. You are willing to work on your game in the summer and (it appers) you are grounded. Two battles small school coaches fight.

- Weight Room. There is nothing more important in the summer that hitting the weight room. Remember basketball players build different muscles. You need strength and flexibility.
- Form shoot. Before you do anything in terms of drills or games, form shoot for 10 or 15 minutes. I learned this from Fred Hoiberg while attending an ISU camp when I was 10. I went with 20 spots around the basket. Five zones (both baselines, 45s, and straight on) from four different levels: 2-3 feet, 6 feet, 8-10 feet, and 15 feet. Make sure to use the back board when you are at the 45 degree area every time. Make anywhere from 5-10 shots per spot..once you are comfortable and confident...move on to 5 makes in a row... this will help you with your touch from different distances and angles. Make sure you are going through your shooting motion at every level so you are building muscle memory.
- KG had a good drill with the two basketballs on each block. I would start with the basketball just above the block, run to it, get your feet set, pick the ball up, then drop step to the basket and finish off the glass with two hands.
- cyismydog had the Miken drill with is great for total body coordination. The ball should never, ever go below your eyes.
- Body position. Your baseline foot should never touch the block. This will give you a great chance to use the glass everytime you turn baseline.
- Being able to go over either shoulder is a huge plus.
- Work on feel. This was the difference from me being an average player to being 15 and 8 guy my senior year in HS. Everytime you post up, the defender tells you which direction you should go. Use your hips to feel which side the opponent is playing you, and then make a confident decision on where you want to go and what you want to do.
- Progression work. When you are you working on your drills, build up to them slowly, approach it like a lifting work out... 3 sets of 10 each direction. 1st set should be 50-60% of game speed, then 75-80%, then full speed. Concentrate and getting all the small details in order first...footwork, ball position, and what move you are doing. This will allow you to build up your confidence in the move.
- Get in shape, stay in shape. I know basketball isn't a "long distance" sport, but run 2-3 miles 3-4 times a week. Having a good cardio base allows you to push harder when you are doing sprint and quickness work.
- Know all 5 positions. Work on your basketball IQ. Try and understand what other people are seeing/doing and it will help you decide where to go and what to do in game situations.

These are a couple of hints/tips I used at the tail end of my HS career and into my college days. I was a big boy at 6'7" in HS. What I did in HS did not translate into being a big guy in college, so I worked on improving my range out to the 3pt line and my agility. I don't know what your body type is so I can't tell you if you need to put on weight or lean out, but think about that as well. If you have any more questions or need more ideas for drills, I have some more, but I figured this was a long enough post..haha. :smile:

 

[tigershoops31]

Snow Valley Basketball Camp is the place to go if you're serious about improving...it is pretty hard core but they give you a lot of stuff you can work on after camp on your own to really improve :yes: (and no, I don't work the camp but am a HS coach that strongly endorses it) Where do you go to HS?

 

[cyismydog]

Snow Valley Basketball Camp is the place to go if you're serious about improving...it is pretty hard core but they give you a lot of stuff you can work on after camp on your own to really improve :yes: (and no, I don't work the camp but am a HS coach that strongly endorses it) Where do you go to HS?

My little brother attended Snow Valley, and when he got back, he slept for about 300 days straight.

 

[warsend]

small town in SW Iowa...if I told you the town, you won't know where it is.

 

[warsend]

my dad says I could easily play for a college like Dana or Coe.

I would love it, but conditioning is like getting tackled by Kimbo Slice.

 

[warsend]

First off I am going to say this, with this post, you have your head where it needs to be. I played NAIA basketball, just finished my career up this year and will join my Alma Matter's coaching staff this fall. You are willing to work on your game in the summer and (it appers) you are grounded. Two battles small school coaches fight.

- Weight Room. There is nothing more important in the summer that hitting the weight room. Remember basketball players build different muscles. You need strength and flexibility.
- Form shoot. Before you do anything in terms of drills or games, form shoot for 10 or 15 minutes. I learned this from Fred Hoiberg while attending an ISU camp when I was 10. I went with 20 spots around the basket. Five zones (both baselines, 45s, and straight on) from four different levels: 2-3 feet, 6 feet, 8-10 feet, and 15 feet. Make sure to use the back board when you are at the 45 degree area every time. Make anywhere from 5-10 shots per spot..once you are comfortable and confident...move on to 5 makes in a row... this will help you with your touch from different distances and angles. Make sure you are going through your shooting motion at every level so you are building muscle memory.
- KG had a good drill with the two basketballs on each block. I would start with the basketball just above the block, run to it, get your feet set, pick the ball up, then drop step to the basket and finish off the glass with two hands.
- cyismydog had the Miken drill with is great for total body coordination. The ball should never, ever go below your eyes.
- Body position. Your baseline foot should never touch the block. This will give you a great chance to use the glass everytime you turn baseline.
- Being able to go over either shoulder is a huge plus.
- Work on feel. This was the difference from me being an average player to being 15 and 8 guy my senior year in HS. Everytime you post up, the defender tells you which direction you should go. Use your hips to feel which side the opponent is playing you, and then make a confident decision on where you want to go and what you want to do.
- Progression work. When you are you working on your drills, build up to them slowly, approach it like a lifting work out... 3 sets of 10 each direction. 1st set should be 50-60% of game speed, then 75-80%, then full speed. Concentrate and getting all the small details in order first...footwork, ball position, and what move you are doing. This will allow you to build up your confidence in the move.
- Get in shape, stay in shape. I know basketball isn't a "long distance" sport, but run 2-3 miles 3-4 times a week. Having a good cardio base allows you to push harder when you are doing sprint and quickness work.
- Know all 5 positions. Work on your basketball IQ. Try and understand what other people are seeing/doing and it will help you decide where to go and what to do in game situations.

These are a couple of hints/tips I used at the tail end of my HS career and into my college days. I was a big boy at 6'7" in HS. What I did in HS did not translate into being a big guy in college, so I worked on improving my range out to the 3pt line and my agility. I don't know what your body type is so I can't tell you if you need to put on weight or lean out, but think about that as well. If you have any more questions or need more ideas for drills, I have some more, but I figured this was a long enough post..haha. :smile:

you definetely know your basketball man...I'm about 6'4". I weigh 250 lbs so I definetely need to lose weight. I've been told i'm quicker then they thought I was going to be. Put up 20 twice in JV games but it was easy because the posts were terrible. I'm pretty much a lock for varsity next year.

Is that you in that avatar picture? I'm suppose to grow to 6'6"-6'7" Is a medicine ball helpful for getting your arms stronger or should I go to the Y for that instead. My last coach says that medicine balls are good as in they are used for push ups, sit ups, w/e

 

[cyclonesyayaya]

So do the Strength Shoes really help that much? and do they mess up your feet?

 

[dklyn]

I know you said you are looking for drills, but last summer I worked at Wisconsin's camp and they focused on jump hooks and squaring up to the basket with the reverse pivot. After you reverse pivot work on a good pump fake (using your eyes to look at the rim and bringing the ball just under your chin) After the pump fake... drive to both the middle of the lane and base line. Also pump fake and then take the jump shot. Also work on the up and under move. Do these drills in sets. Go 50-60% and work on footwork and the fake and then do it at 70-80 and then 100%. Don't rush the fake, give the defender time to bite on it.

Also for reading, STUFF...good players should know by **** DeVenzio. Amazing book for a decent player looking to become good or great. A lot of great commen sense ideas that nobody ever thinks about. It is a must read.

 

[hook40]

SUPERMAN DRILL!!!!!! Start just outside the lane on the low block, throw the ball off the glass and go get it hard with two hands and with both feet outside the lane on the opposite side of where you started. 60 seconds at a time for as many as you can handle. It'll work your vertical, quicks, aggressiveness and conditioning.

Another important thing is to train your brain. Be intimidated by NOBODY. Be willing to play anybody and take it to them. Nobody is ever as good as others glorify them to be and it's your job to prove that. After they see you put your elbow in Dwight Howard's chest and climb his back a few times for some boards everybody will think that small hick town Iowa boy has game. That is kind of how you should start thinking of yourself. Gotta have confidence in this game or you'll get run over.

 

[cgwarrior33]

you definetely know your basketball man...I'm about 6'4". I weigh 250 lbs so I definetely need to lose weight. I've been told i'm quicker then they thought I was going to be. Put up 20 twice in JV games but it was easy because the posts were terrible. I'm pretty much a lock for varsity next year.

Is that you in that avatar picture? I'm suppose to grow to 6'6"-6'7" Is a medicine ball helpful for getting your arms stronger or should I go to the Y for that instead. My last coach says that medicine balls are good as in they are used for push ups, sit ups, w/e

Yea, thats me my Junior year against Grand View. I played in college at around 230-235, which is about 10-15lbs lighter than what I was in HS. The speed of the game is different, it does take getting used to. Conditioning is huge. In HS I had to play 30 min a game because I was our only big guy. My Jr and Sr years, the years that I was starting, I was playing around 33-35 minutes a game by the end of the year. Conditioning is highly important. You want to be the guy that has enough in the tank to get that block, rebound, or steal to seal the game.

I use a medicine ball in my workouts, but not as the only thing I do. I would use a 8-12lb medicine ball, depending on your strength, grab a partner and start doing chest passes with it starting at about 6 feet. Slowly working my way back as far as I could while still maintaining proper form. Once you are out at far as you can go, work your way back into your starting point.

For overall strength training, I would use the Y. In the offseason when I was in college, I was lifting M, T, Th, F. I am not saying you need to or should do this, but its whatever your body can handle. Make sure you are really working out core...abs, back...so you are able to maintain good posture and form when doing overhead lifts. REally work on pushing your muscles to fatigue and then stopping when you can feel yourself breaking your form. Quality is alot better than quantity.

 

[egami]

So do the Strength Shoes really help that much? and do they mess up your feet?

They work ok, but not very well. And they are a good way to screw up an ankle. We lost two guys for a period of time to these.

One of the absolute best ways to get your vertical up is backpacking, but you need a good climb which can be tough here in Iowa.

I am 6'0" and could always grab the rim two-handed with ease, but couldn't dunk because I couldn't palm the ball well. My sophomore year I went on what became an annual hiking trip in the Sawtooth mountains in Idaho with 100lb+ packs. After that trip I could dunk two-handed.

 

[delt4cy]

Mikan drill.......thousands of times. (actually helps strength and ball control around the rim despite seeming so monotonous)

I actually did drills with those ridiculous shoes back in the day. Not sure if they helpe or not.

There was an old system called Air Alert that I found an old VCR of and tried it out. They were simple drills like jumping onto a chair for 30 seconds at a time for 5 reps, alternating feet onto the chair for 30 seconds 5 reps, etc. This helped my agility and quickness more than years of weightlifting. I dropped my 40 time drastically w/in a month or two of the workouts.

Hope that helps and good luck!

 

[tigershoops31]

My little brother attended Snow Valley, and when he got back, he slept for about 300 days straight.

Haha yeah they get you up pretty early there to start working :wink:

 

[Cycloin]

Every time you work out hard, take a second to shoot 5 free throws several different times while your heart is racing, sweat pouring out, legs are weak, etc., because that is the case during games, obviously.