Drill Library
Basketball Drills by Position
Twenty position-specific drill guides. Each page covers a single skill — ball handling, shooting, defense, footwork, or post moves — and walks through five drills with steps, coaching points, and a weekly progression plan. Built by editors with college coaching and NBA video coordination backgrounds.
Point Guard
Ball Handling
Point Guard Ball Handling Drills
Best ball-handling drills for point guards: tight dribble work, change-of-pace, pick-and-roll handling, and the daily routine the pros use.
Shooting
Point Guard Shooting Drills
Best shooting drills for point guards: pull-up jumpers off the dribble, catch-and-shoot from drives, and the form work that builds 38%+ from three.
Defense
Point Guard Defense Drills
Best defensive drills for point guards: on-ball pressure, screen navigation, pick-and-roll defense, and the footwork that holds up at NBA speed.
Footwork
Point Guard Footwork Drills
Best footwork drills for point guards: jab step, pivot mechanics, jump stop, change-of-direction, and the daily routine pros use.
Shooting Guard
Ball Handling
Shooting Guard Ball Handling Drills
Best ball-handling drills for shooting guards: secondary handling, drives off catches, pick-and-roll attack reps, and the daily routine pros run.
Shooting
Shooting Guard Shooting Drills
Best shooting drills for shooting guards: catch-and-shoot off screens, pull-ups, relocation shots, and the daily routine that builds 40% from three.
Defense
Shooting Guard Defense Drills
Best defensive drills for shooting guards: chasing movement shooters, closeout footwork, ball pressure, and the routine that builds NBA-credible defense.
Footwork
Shooting Guard Footwork Drills
Best footwork drills for shooting guards: catch-and-shoot footwork, pivots out of triple-threat, jump stops, and the daily routine pros run.
Wing
Ball Handling
Wing Ball Handling Drills
Best ball-handling drills for wings and small forwards: drives off the catch, secondary handling, pick-and-roll attacks, and weekly routines.
Shooting
Wing Shooting Drills
Best shooting drills for wings: catch-and-shoot, pull-ups, relocation threes, and the daily routine that builds 38%+ from three.
Defense
Wing Defense Drills
Best defensive drills for wings: closeouts, screen navigation, switching versatility, and the routine that builds NBA 3-and-D credibility.
Footwork
Wing Footwork Drills
Best footwork drills for wings: catch-and-shoot footwork, pivot work, jump stops, lateral slides, and the daily routine pros run.
Power Forward
Post Moves
Power Forward Post Moves Drills
Best post-move drills for power forwards: drop step, jump hook, up-and-under, pivots, and the daily routine pros use.
Shooting
Power Forward Shooting Drills
Best shooting drills for power forwards: three-point shooting, mid-range pull-ups, pick-and-pop, and the daily routine that builds 38%+ from three.
Defense
Power Forward Defense Drills
Best defensive drills for power forwards: post defense, switching onto guards, weak-side help, and the routine that builds NBA-credible 4 defense.
Footwork
Power Forward Footwork Drills
Best footwork drills for power forwards: post footwork, pivots, drop steps, jump stops, lateral slides, and the daily routine pros run.
Center
Post Moves
Center Post Moves Drills
Best post-move drills for centers: drop step, jump hook, up-and-under, baseline turnaround, and the routine pros use to score in the paint.
Shooting
Center Shooting Drills
Best shooting drills for centers: mid-range jumpers, three-point shooting, free throws, and the routine that adds range to a modern big.
Defense
Center Defense Drills
Best defensive drills for centers: rim protection, drop coverage, post defense, switching onto guards, and the routine pros use.
Footwork
Center Footwork Drills
Best footwork drills for centers: post pivots, drop steps, jump stops, lateral slides, and the daily routine NBA bigs run.
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