"Repetitions make reputations."
No "One Stop Shopping" exists for player development. But even the grind needs direction. Finish plays on offense and defense. Survey what's possible.
Warm up. Recently, I shared for the nth time the Villanova "Get 50" shooting warmup. Here, I'll repost another:
The Elden CampbellGetting to the rim. Maybe you're so fast you can take a defender off the dribble at will. But if not, get a separation advantage with change of pace and/or change of direction. Master hesitation, crossover, and combinations.
Finishing school. Finish with either hand on either side of either (or both feet). Starting with box drills (self-flip back to the basket) finish with one dribble, working to both sides of the rim.
Basketball moves. Pick entrees off the menu.
Out-quick the defense off the catch.
Choose two Olajuwon moves, e.g. a base move and a counter. Better to have a couple of signature moves than a quiver of faulty arrows.
Box drills (Introduction). Front pivot, reverse pivot into shots or basket attack to either side.
It's Pete Newell's illustration of footwork, balance, and maneuvering speed.
Paul Pierce Wing Series.
Score or create off the dribble from the wing. Yes, it's a repeat.
Lagniappe 2. Offensive principle. Find filled corners off penetration. @PickandPopNetHigh low sealing works vs. player-to-player or zone defenses. Here is a simple example from the Boston Celtics demonstrating a high low seal coming from below the zone. pic.twitter.com/52FFaMtkOE
— Chris Oliver (@BBallImmersion) April 8, 2021
Lagniappe 3. Making a good drill better. @AlexJSaramaJames Harden zip passes for weakside corner 3s pic.twitter.com/kFoQTSHMQR
— PickandPop (@PickAndPopNet) April 7, 2021
Lagniappe 4. Happy TriadsThe Mikan Drill is a classic basketball drill which has been used for decades. But how effective is the Mikan in its purest form? Here is an example of how by very simply adding a low level guide, it randomises and improves a traditional drill. @BBallImmersion pic.twitter.com/I0ApKtMhW3
— Alex Sarama (@AlexJSarama) April 8, 2021
- "Drive" by Dan Pink... Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose
- "Mastery" by Robert Greene... Passion, Commitment, Practice
- Success (my recommendation)... Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability