On Court Player Development: Warm-up, Reads, Finishes, Game Rhythm Shots, and Cool Down

This is the full on court player development workout with Artur Labinowicz, a very talented basketball player. In this workout we start with a variation of shots on the move to warm-up, then transition into a variety of ball handling, finishes, and reads integrated into drill work. We then finish the workout with various volume shooting drills to cool down.

Drills

Warm-up:
“Get a Foot Down”, “5-4-3 Shots on Move”

Work:

“2 Ball Combo, Finish, Read”; A variety of 2 ball dribbling drills-Pound, Machine Gun, Side to Side.. To a finish versus me and the Realistick (a MUST for all coaches of all levels) .. To a read, if I closed short, he would shoot it, if I ran him off the line, he’d attack. 2×5 reps passing to each side.

“1 Ball Combo, Finish, Open Shot, Read”; A variety of ball handling moves, incorporating off-arm work as well, to attacking the rim with a variety of finishes.. To an open game rhythm shot.. To a read versus me. 2×5 reps from each wing.

We worked these spots because this is where Art would operate from in our offense, and finishing through contact is something he wanted to work on. That being said, you always have a blank canvas, creativity and communication are your biggest strengths, so use them and create the environment your player needs to improve.

Cool down:
“3-2-3 Shooting”, “4 Minute Shoot”

Thanks for viewing and create a great day! -Coach T