Player Development
Netball & Volleyball Drills
Here are 3 drills from other sports that translate to player development for basketball.
Watching other sports practices outside of basketball can spark creativity in adapting a drill to be basketball-specific, develop the motor skills of players, and be fun. You’d be surprised how many other sports have transferable drills that can translate to the development of basketball players.
Netball | Practice turning & catching | Sight the ball early
How does this relate to basketball and who: Hand eye co-rdination, agility, Guards and Post players (post up, sealing, catching etc)
Volleyball | Blocking game
How does this relate to basketball and who: Blocking or contesting a shot without fouling, specifically post players
Netball | How to train ‘Fast Feet’ & ‘Getting around a player
How does this relate to basketball and who: Anticipation on offensive rebounds, getting around on offense in post and vice versa
