Basketball Drills and Plays for your youth Team

• Teach young athletes man-to-man defense. Leave the zones alone!
  
• Remember to box out your opponent on both ends of the floor.
  
• Dribble with your head up, so you can see the floor and make a good pass.
  
• Grab a defensive rebound and immediately look down the floor, you may be surprised at what you see.
  
• When pressing, remember to prepare ahead. Don't use your hands!
  
• Also, use your feet and move diagonally to beat the offensive player to where they want to be.
  
• Move your feet on defense. Beat the offensive player to the spot.
  
• Square up to the basket. Be in a triple threat position as you catch the pass before you shoot.