Basketball footwork drills
Footwork drills a player can do in the driveway or basement, each with a video clip, steps and a count.
How coaches assign drills- 2 drills
- All with no partner needed
- Every drill has a video clip
- 8–10 minutes each
2 basketball footwork drills
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
How to use these basketball footwork drills
What these footwork drills work on
- Stopping on balance without traveling.
- Pivoting to protect the ball.
- Being a threat to shoot, pass or drive the moment you catch it.
Basketball footwork drills FAQ
What is the triple threat position in basketball?
It is the stance a player takes after catching the ball: knees bent, ball at the hip on the shooting side, ready to shoot, pass or dribble. See triple threat and jab step.
What is a jump stop?
A stop where both feet land at the same time. Either foot can then be the pivot foot. See the jump stop and pivot drill.
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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 basketball footwork 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.
