Basketball drills at home
Free basketball drills with video clips that players can do at home or on a driveway hoop, with steps and a rep count for each.
How coaches assign drills- 30 drills
- 8 skills
- 29 with no partner needed
- Every drill has a video clip
- 6–20 minutes each
Showing all 30 drills
Basketball ball handling drills
Stationary dribbling, crossovers, between the legs, behind the back and two-ball work. All you need is a ball and a smooth floor.
Ball handling0:47Pound Dribbles
FixesSoft, high dribbles that are easy to steal
- 6 min
- Ages 6–18
6 rounds of 30 seconds (3 heights, each hand), 4–6 days a week
Ball handling0:36Ball Wraps and Figure 8
FixesClumsy hands and a weak off hand
- 8 min
- Ages 6–18
Wraps 10 each way, then 3 rounds of 30 seconds of figure 8 dribbles, 4–6 days a week
Ball handling1:28Crossover Dribble Drill
FixesHigh, wide crossovers that get stolen
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
3 rounds of 30 seconds standing, then 4 trips through the cones, 3–5 days a week
Ball handling1:25Between the Legs Dribble
FixesBall hitting your legs and standing too tall
- 10 min
- Ages 8–18
4 rounds of 30 seconds standing (2 with each foot forward), then 4 walking trips, 3–5 days a week
Ball handling1:20Behind the Back Dribble
FixesLooking back for the ball and bouncing it too far away
- 10 min
- Ages 8–18
10 wraps each way, 3 rounds of 30 seconds standing, then 4 walking trips, 3–5 days a week
Ball handling0:47In and Out Dribble and Hesitation
FixesAlways dribbling at one speed
- 10 min
- Ages 9–18
30 seconds standing with each hand, then 20 reps (5 of each move, each hand), 3–5 days a week
Ball handling1:25Two Ball Dribbling
FixesA weak hand that can't keep up
- 8 min
- Ages 9–18
6 rounds of 30 seconds (2 of each pattern), 3–5 days a week
Ball handling1:09Tennis Ball Dribble Drill
FixesWatching the ball while you dribble
- 8 min
- Ages 8–18
30 tosses (15 with each hand), 3–5 days a week
Individual basketball shooting drills
Form shooting close to the rim, free throws, catch and shoot, pull-ups and a 50-shot tracking drill. A lying down drill works on form with no hoop.
Shooting0:35One-Hand Form Shooting
FixesFlat shots, a flying elbow and a guide hand that pushes
- 10 min
- Ages 6–18
10 shots from each of 5 spots (50 shots), 4–6 days a week
Shooting1:02Lying Down Shooting Drill (No Hoop)
FixesA crooked release and no backspin
- 8 min
- Ages 6–18
3 sets of 20 shots, 4–7 days a week
Shooting1:30Free Throw Routine
FixesRushed free throws that look different every time
- 15 min
- Ages 8–18
5 sets of 10 free throws (50), 3–5 days a week
Shooting1:28Catch and Shoot (Hop and 1-2 Step)
FixesSlow feet on the catch and traveling
- 15 min
- Ages 9–18
20 hop shots and 20 one-two step shots, 3–5 days a week
Shooting0:46Pull-Up Jumper Drill
FixesDrifting and fading on shots off the dribble
- 15 min
- Ages 10–18
10 shots each: 1 dribble right, 1 dribble left, 2 dribbles right, 2 dribbles left, 3–4 days a week
Shooting1:205 Spot Shooting Drill
FixesShooting practice with no score to beat
- 20 min
- Ages 8–18
Warm up, then 10 shots from each of 5 spots (50 shots), 3–4 days a week
Basketball finishing drills
Layup footwork on both sides, left-handed layups, reverse layups, the euro step and the floater.
Finishing1:13Layup Footwork (Right and Left Side)
FixesWrong-foot layups and extra steps
- 15 min
- Ages 6–18
Footwork walk-throughs, then 4 sets of 10 layups (2 sets on each side), 3–5 days a week
Finishing0:33Left-Handed Layups
FixesOnly finishing with the right hand
- 12 min
- Ages 7–18
3 sets of 10 left-handed layups, 3–5 days a week
Finishing1:31Reverse Layup
FixesGetting blocked on baseline drives
- 12 min
- Ages 9–18
Walk-throughs, then 3 sets of 10 reverse layups (right hand, left hand, then mixed), 2–4 days a week
Finishing0:50Euro Step
FixesRunning into defenders and traveling on the gather
- 12 min
- Ages 10–18
Walk-throughs, then 3 sets of 10 euro step layups (both directions), 2–4 days a week
Finishing1:30Floater
FixesGetting layups blocked by bigger players
- 12 min
- Ages 10–18
10 form floaters, then 3 sets of 10 (one-foot, two-foot, mixed), 2–4 days a week
Basketball passing drills at home
Chest passes, bounce passes and one-hand passes off the dribble against a wall or with a partner.
Passing0:39Chest Pass Wall Drill
FixesSoft, floating passes that miss the target
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
5 sets of 10 passes, 3–5 days a week
Passing0:58Bounce Pass Drill
FixesBounce passes that come in slow, too high or at the feet
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
3 sets of 10 passes, 3–4 days a week
Passing0:55One-Hand Push Pass off the Dribble
FixesSlow passes that need a stop and two hands
- 10 min
- Ages 9–18
4 sets of 10 (2 with each hand), 3 days a week
Basketball footwork drills
Jump stops, pivots, the triple threat position and the jab step. No hoop needed.
Footwork1:14Jump Stop and Pivot Drill
FixesTraveling after picking up the dribble
- 8 min
- Ages 6–18
20 reps (10 on each pivot foot), 3–5 days a week
Footwork1:29Triple Threat and Jab Step
FixesFreezing after the catch and traveling on the first step
- 10 min
- Ages 8–18
3 sets of 10 (jab and shoot, jab and go, then mixed), 3–5 days a week
Basketball defense drills at home
The defensive stance, defensive slides and a mirror drill with a partner.
Defense1:00Defensive Stance Drill
FixesStanding up tall and leaning on defense
- 8 min
- Ages 7–18
3 rounds of quick feet and 3 stance holds, 3–4 days a week
Defense1:13Defensive Slide Drill
FixesCrossing feet, hopping and standing up while sliding
- 8 min
- Ages 8–18
4 rounds of 30 seconds with 1 minute rest, 3 days a week
Defense1:04Mirror Drill
FixesReacting late and getting beat to the side
- With a partner
- 10 min
- Ages 8–18
6 rounds of 30 seconds with 1 minute rest, 2–3 days a week
Basketball rebounding drills at home
Toss the ball off the backboard and catch it at the top of your jump with two hands.
Basketball conditioning drills
Line sprints and jump rope for quick feet and the legs to last a whole game.
Conditioning0:40Suicides (Line Sprints)
FixesGetting tired late in games and slow stops and turns
- 15 min
- Ages 9–18
4 timed runs with 2 minutes of rest, 2 days a week
Conditioning0:47Jump Rope for Basketball
FixesSlow, heavy feet and running out of gas
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
5 rounds of 60 seconds with 30–60 seconds of rest, 3–4 days a week
How to use these basketball drills
What each basketball drill includes
- A short video clip.
- Step-by-step instructions.
- What good looks like.
- How many reps to do.
What you need at home
- Ball handling, passing, footwork, defense and jump rope drills need only a ball and a smooth patch of concrete, a garage floor or a basement.
- Shooting and layup drills need a hoop: a driveway hoop, a park court or the school gym. The lying down shooting drill needs no hoop at all.
- Turn on "No partner needed" to see the drills a player can do alone.
How often to practice
- Ten to twenty minutes, four or five days a week, does more for a young player than one long session on the weekend.
- Ball handling is the easiest skill to practice every day. Five minutes of dribbling before school adds up fast.
- Every drill lists the time it takes and how many sets to do, so a player can finish two or three drills in a short session.
Basketball drills FAQ
What are good basketball drills for beginners?
Start with pound dribbles for ball handling, one-hand form shooting for shooting and layup footwork for finishing. All three can be done alone, take about 10 minutes and work for players as young as 6 or 7.
What basketball drills can you do at home without a hoop?
Every ball handling drill, the passing drills against a wall, jump stops and pivots, defensive slides, jump rope and the lying down shooting drill, which works on shooting form while lying on your back.
What basketball drills can you do by yourself?
Almost all of them. Turn on the "No partner needed" filter to see drills a player can do alone, like pound dribbles, form shooting, layup footwork and defensive slides. The bounce pass and mirror drills need a partner.
What basketball drills are good for 8 to 10 year olds?
Ball handling basics (pound dribbles, ball wraps, crossovers), one-hand form shooting on an 8- or 9-foot rim, layup footwork on both sides, chest passes against a wall and jump stops. Keep sessions to 10–20 minutes and make every drill a number to beat.
How often should kids practice basketball at home?
Ten to twenty minutes, four or five days a week, is plenty for most youth players. Every drill lists the time it takes and how many sets to do, so a player can finish two or three drills in a short session.
How do coaches assign basketball drills to players?
In Bravara Reps, part of the Bravara app, a coach picks drills or videos, assigns them to the whole team or to certain players and sets how many days a week. Players check in with a count when they finish and log one result, like makes out of 50, and the coach sees who has done it.
Where do the drill videos come from?
The clips come from basketball coaches and trainers on YouTube. Each drill plays only the parts of the video that show the drill, credits the channel and links to the full video.
Basketball drills by skill
Each skill page lists its drills with what they fix, who they are for and how many reps to do.
- Basketball ball handling drills8 drills
Stationary dribbling, crossovers, between the legs, behind the back and two-ball work. All you need is a ball and a smooth floor.
- Individual basketball shooting drills6 drills
Form shooting close to the rim, free throws, catch and shoot, pull-ups and a 50-shot tracking drill. A lying down drill works on form with no hoop.
- Basketball finishing drills5 drills
Layup footwork on both sides, left-handed layups, reverse layups, the euro step and the floater.
- Basketball passing drills at home3 drills
Chest passes, bounce passes and one-hand passes off the dribble against a wall or with a partner.
- Basketball footwork drills2 drills
Jump stops, pivots, the triple threat position and the jab step. No hoop needed.
- Basketball defense drills at home3 drills
The defensive stance, defensive slides and a mirror drill with a partner.
- Basketball rebounding drills at home1 drill
Toss the ball off the backboard and catch it at the top of your jump with two hands.
- Basketball conditioning drills2 drills
Line sprints and jump rope for quick feet and the legs to last a whole game.
Assign basketball drills to your team
Use the drills in this library or make your own. Coaches assign them as homework between practices, and players open each drill on their phone, do it and check in when they finish.
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Pick drills or make your own
Start from the basketball drills in this library, copy one and change it, or write your own with steps, a YouTube video, your own photos and videos or a link to read. Then assign it to the whole team or to certain players and set how many days a week.
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Players do them at home
Players open the drill on their phone, watch the video or read the steps, do the drill and check in when they finish. They can upload a video of their work too.
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Players log a result
A drill can have one result to track, like strikes out of 30. Results stay private to the player and their family, and players earn XP and levels as they keep checking in.
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The coach sees who did it
Coaches see who has checked in on each drill and can react or reply to a player's check-in.
Assign these basketball drills with Bravara Reps
Coaches assign drills to the team or to certain players. Players check in from home, log a result and earn XP as they go.
