At the start of the basketball season, coaches have to give players the chance to demonstrate their talent. For players to get that opportunity, they must get in the best possible condition. Players have to show they won't get fatigued in the late part of games or after they play a number of games in a short period of time. Conditioning drills can prepare a player for the long haul of the season.
Side Shuffle Push-ups
The players start on one side of the court and take a defensive stance. On your signal, they move sideways to the opposite side of the court, maintaining their shuffle position and not crossing their feet over each other. When they get to the opposite side of the court, have them shuffle back to the starting position and do 10 push-ups. Take a 30-second break and then repeat the drills
Baseline Sprints
This drill has been used for generations of basketball players because it is one of the most effective at building overall conditioning and endurance. All players start at the baseline. On your whistle, players sprint to the near free-throw line and back, midcourt and back, the far free-throw line and back and then the opposite baseline and back. Have them take a two-minute break and repeat this sprint. Do double sets both at the start and finish of practice.
Two-on-One Defense
In this drill, one defensive player has to stop two offensive players. The ball handler crosses mid-court and dribbles toward the top of the key. The two offensive players must complete three passes before attempting a shot. The defensive player has to get a steal, force a turnover or force a missed shot and get a rebound. To succeed in the drill, the lone defensive player must register three stops out of 10 attempts. This drill helps build endurance and defensive skill.
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