Drill library
Basketball drills
49 free Basketball drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.
49 drills
Zone offence & defencePress & press break1-3-1 trapping zoneA 1-3-1 half-court zone that traps the wing, fronts the middle, covers the short corner and jumps the pass back over the top.20 min · 10–14 players · U16+
Zone offence & defenceDefending2-3 zone defenceFive defenders learn the 2-3 zone shifts as the ball moves from the top to the wing, the corner and back.15 min · 10–12 players · U13+
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+
Team offence & setsCutting & off-ball movement4-out 1-in motion offenceFour players on the perimeter and one post: pass, cut, refill the spot and feed the post when open.20 min · 5–10 players · U13+
Decision-makingFast break4v3 advantage, continuousFour attack three on a fast break, then the three defenders and a new player go back the other way 4v3, so the advantage never stops.15 min · 11–15 players · U16+
ShootingAround the world shootingShooters work around five close-range spots near the basket, moving on only after a make, while a partner rebounds.12 min · 2–10 players · U8+
Ball handlingDecision-makingAttack the close-out 1v1The defender passes out and closes out; the attacker reads the close-out and shoots, or drives past it, in two dribbles.12 min · 4–12 players · U11+
Zone offence & defenceTeam offence & setsAttacking a zoneAttack a 2-3 zone by driving the gaps, flashing to the high post and finding the short corner.15 min · 10–12 players · U13+
DefendingScreens & pick-and-rollBall-screen coveragesDefending the ball screen 3v3: drop, hedge, switch and ice, with the weak-side tag and the X-out when the ball is skipped.18 min · 6–12 players · U16+
Team offence & setsScreens & pick-and-rollBaseline out-of-bounds playsA box set from under the basket: a back screen for a cut to the rim, then the screener pops for the shot, run against a live defence.15 min · 10–12 players · U15+
ReboundingBox out and grabThe coach shoots, defenders turn to find a body and box out, then go to the ball and grab the rebound with two hands.10 min · 4–12 players · U8+
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+
ShootingFootwork & pivotsCatch-and-shoot footworkShooters sprint to a spot, catch on a 1-2 step or a hop already square to the rim, and shoot before a late close-out arrives.12 min · 3–9 players · U11+
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+
DefendingClose-out and containA defender sprints to close out a shooter, then slides to keep them in front for three dribbles.12 min · 4–12 players · U11+
Cool-downCool-down and reviewAn easy walking lap and stretches in the centre circle, then a quick review where only the player holding the ball talks.8 min · 1–20 players · U10+
Ball handlingCrossover and change of paceDribblers slow down, cross over low and burst past cones, then beat a live defender and finish at the rim.12 min · 4–12 players · U10+
DefendingFootwork & pivotsDefensive slide mirrorIn pairs between two cones, a leader shuffles side to side and the defender mirrors them in a low stance without crossing their feet.8 min · 2–20 players · U7+
Screens & pick-and-rollCutting & off-ball movementDown screens off the ballA player down-screens for a teammate on the block, who reads the defender to pop, curl or go backdoor.15 min · 6–12 players · U13+
Ball handlingGameDribble tagEveryone dribbles inside the half court while two taggers, also dribbling, try to tag them with their free hand.8 min · 6–16 players · U6+
Warm-upFitness & agilityDynamic warm-up with landingA structured warm-up: jog and dynamic movement, soft landings, balance, change of direction and short jumps, then fast ball work.12 min · 4–16 players · U11+
Decision-makingGameEnd-of-game situations5v5 possessions started from a set score, clock, fouls and timeouts, so players practise the decisions that win close games.20 min · 10–14 players · U16+
Lay-upsFinishing through contactPlayers drive, gather with two hands as a coach bumps them with a pad, and stay balanced to finish at the rim.10 min · 3–10 players · U12+