Brian Wardle

5 Great Practice Drills

Practice is arguably the most important aspect of basketball. Without training and practice there is no progression, development, communication, or success. After all, basketball is a team sport. Kobe, Mj and Lebron did not do it alone. Everything starts on the practice floor. 

It's important for a coach to develop a strategic practicing plan. Although repetition is key, repeating the same drills can only help so much. Switching workouts help players become more well rounded and ultimately become a greater asset to a team. Teaching technique and skills is vital during practice as well as getting feedback from your players. They can tell the coach what is working and what isn't. 

There are drills that every coach should have in their practice plan. The 28 in 2 drill, a great exercise for passing, catching, moving and communication. A team energizer drill. The 5 man shooting drill, where you work offensive rebounding and transition defense and work on shooting on the other end. These are just two of five great drills to incorporate. 

It's crucial for a coach to keep plays & drills simple yet effective. The most important aspect of practice is developing communication and playing as a unit. Running plays correctly, progresses the team's shooting, offensive abilities as well as defensive.

Bradley University’s Men's Basketball Coach Brian Wardle has created and developed a training program to help teams run effective and useful drills. Introducing..

**5 great practice drills training**

In this course, Brian Wardle discusses the 5 drills he incorporates into his practices to help improve his team's offensive power. As well as the practice philosophy he carries and a question & answer. 

Simply click the ‘Book This Course’ button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you’ll immediately be logged into the training with full access. You’ll hit the ground running and practicing these drills everyday!