Keys to a Successful Practice

Keys to a Successful Practice:

• Practices must be thoroughly planned before they are to begin. Plans should be in writing.

• Work on the fundamentals on a daily basis. We are in the business of building basketball players. 

• Use breakdown drills on a daily basis. Teach them HOW to play offense and defense, not just how to run plays.

• When conditioning, always use a basketball. We can get in shape doing drills and working them hard in that capacity. 

• Work on defense and rebounding every day. 

• Make practice harder than the games.

• Provide players with an opportunity to lead during practice. 

• There is no walking on the basketball court at any time. Sprint to your next drill! 

• We need to learn to be good teammates. Players will cheer and encourage their teammates positively throughout the course of a practice. 

• There is no swearing in the gym. 

• Stress the importance of being punctual. If you’re on time, you’re late. 

• Keep practice fresh and exciting by keeping it moving. Don’t over-talk and make sure drills don’t drag on for too long.

• Always try to end practice on a positive note. 

• Remember, it’s not what you teach, it’s what you EMPHASIZE.