MEET THE PRESS – TIP DRILLS

Written by Coach Peterman

I have coached at the NCAA Division 2 (Southwestern Oklahoma State University), NAIA (USAO), and JUCO Levels (Blinn College and Carl Albert State College) as well as high school. I just felt that fellow coaches especially young coaches need to constantly work on their “game”. Just like the basketball players that we coach. We as coaches need to improve ourselves. That is my story and why I do this blog.

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Basketball Drills

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March 18, 2014

MEET THE PRESS – TIP DRILLS

Are you looking for another competitive edge over your opponents?
Are you looking to add more points to your scoring average?
Are you looking for a way to add excitement to your games?
If so, then:

MEET THE PRESS – TIP DRILLS

Throughout the years many coaches have utilize defensive pressure to great success. John Wooden and his famed 2-2-1 press. Rick Pitino and his matchup press. Shaka Smart and his HAVOK defense at VCU. All of these coaches have realized that defensive pressure can provide that edge that can resurrect program, give programs an identity and create an atmosphere that will help lead to victories and championships. As written in Philippians 3:13 I press on toward the goal for the prize.

One of the points of emphasis with any great pressing team is the ability to back-tip the ball handler that is dribbling the ball against the press. This is a skill that has to be developed into a habit. Like any good drill, these drills also combing other aspects of the game within their structure. One drill working on a 3 on 0 or 2 on 0 break. The coach is free to designate how he wants the players to finish. It can also be adapted into a 3 on 2 transition situation. The last and variation ends with a kick ahead three point shot. These drills will help develop one more habit that will take your pressing defense from good to great.

All three of these tip drills are applicable to any team that employs any version of full court defense. The ability to recover on a speed dribble and create a turnover is paramount to any team wishing to employ the MEET THE PRESS philosophy and methods.

Click on the pdf link to download the basketball drills: