Footwork Drills

 

Starts, Stops & Pivots

• Players A, B and C line up in a single file line.

• Player A assumes a triple-threat position and exclaims, “I love basketball, sir!”

• Player A starts with a blow-by and/or crossover step.

• Player A stops sprinting with a two-foot, jump stop and then practices both front and reverse pivots.

• Player A returns and Player B starts.

• Emphasize stance, balance and control.

 

Blast Cut Jump Shots

• Players A, B and C line up freethrow line extended with two basketballs. Players D, E and F assume the opposite wing, also with two basketballs.

• Player D blast cuts to the top, catches player A’s pass and makes an inside pivot ready to shoot.

• Player D follows his shot and brings the ball to the line he is going to. Meanwhile, player A does the same.

• Repeat for two minutes and then add the following moves: 1) Shot fake, blow-by 2) Foot fake, crossover and 3) Back Cut.

 

Jump Rope

• Create a variety of foot movements (i.e. regular bounce, alternate bounce, single bounce, skier, bell, jumpin’ jack, nordic, boxer, leap-ups, double jumps, etc.)

• Accept the ultimate challenge and jump 1,000 skips a day. Set a goal of 5,000 total skips per week.