Basketball Tips

Handsmacking

By Sherry V

Handsmacking is a drill that is used for the game of basketball. Strengthening your hands is important for all areas of the game. Handsmacking is a drill that allows you to strengthen your hands and fingers. You bounce the ball and then rock it in your hands back and forth. It is appropriate to do this exercise for approximately three minutes each day. You will notice a significant difference with your hands, which are important for this game. Handsmacking is used by coaches and taught in clinics. The drill called handsmacking will make every part of your game better. If you smack the ball between your hands and allow your fingers to hold the ball stronger, you will notice an improvement in your playing. Drills are important for players and making sure your hands are strong will also help your ball handling skills.

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Pressbreak 5 dribbles to half

Dribble against a defender, using a variety of moves in the back court, trying to get to half court in only 5 dribbles. Puts an emphasis on GOING SOMEWHERE with the dribble.

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Pressbreak 1 on 2

Dribble against TWO defenders, using a variety of moves in the back court, trying to advance the ball to half-court. Puts an emphasis on the back dribble and other “escape moves”

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Dribble Knockout Drill

Start with the entire team inside the 3 pt arc, each player with a ball. The players attempt to keep their dribble alive while knocking away another players ball. Put players in the key when the group is down to 5 or under, then in the circle when it is down to the final 2. Emphasis is on keeping the head up and protecting the dribble.

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Jumping Drills

Basketball is one of the few games that requires jumping as a skill. Not that you cannot play without being able to jump, but it becomes a fundamental part of being able to consistently score (and show off).

In order to get better at jumping, you'll want to start integrating some jumping drills into your regular exercise plans. To help you get started, here are some exercise drills that you can use to gain height in your jumps.

NOTE: Make sure to stretch before, in the middle of and during your drills

1) Jump Squats

Stand with your feet together, jump up as high as you can. When you're feet touch the ground, bring your butt all the way down until they touch your heels, then spring back up into a standing position. This exercise can take some practice, so pace yourself, but continue to increase the quickness of your repetitions.

2) Long Jump

You'd be surprised, but jumping at an increasing distance, can also help you jump higher. It's a great way to strengthen your leg muscles and your confidence. You can do long jumps in several ways. The easiest way to get started, is simply with some chalk. First, draw two lines on the concrete. Make them three to five feet apart. stand and one end and jump to the other. As these drills become easier, increase the distance between the lines of chalk.

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