Basketball drills
Basketball passing drills
7 free Basketball drills for passing, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
Fast breakPassing2-on-1 fast breakTwo attackers break against one defender and finish before the help arrives.12 min · 6–12 players · U11+
GamePassing3v3 pass-only gameA half-court 3v3 game with no dribbling, so players must pivot, pass and cut to get open and score.12 min · 6–12 players · U7+
Press & press breakPassingBreaking a full-court pressInbound against pressure, pass out of the trap, reverse the ball and hit the middle to beat the press.15 min · 9–12 players · U13+
PassingChest and bounce passes with a partnerPartners pass back and forth with two-handed chest and bounce passes, stepping back after ten clean catches.10 min · 2–20 players · U7+
Cutting & off-ball movementPassingGive-and-goPass, then cut hard to the basket for the return pass, first in lines and then 2v2.12 min · 4–12 players · U11+
GamePassingHalf-court 3v3Three-on-three games to 5, with a rule that every player must touch the ball before a shot.15 min · 6–12 players · U9+
PassingFast breakThree-man weaveThree players run the court passing and going behind the receiver, finishing with a lay-up.10 min · 6–15 players · U10+