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Browse game-ready basketball drills by category — organized for quick access, clear teaching, and immediate use in practice.

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Cyclone Warm-up

A multi-skill 3-on-3 warm-up that rehearses dribble containment, post play, help positioning, and ball screen reads in one continuous, game-like sequence.
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3on3 Horns PnR Drill

A 3-on-3 live horns-set drill that trains both offensive and defensive pick-and-roll execution, late-clock decision-making, and transition conversion.
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1on1 Transition Pick-up

A live one-on-one transition drill that teaches defenders to sprint, contain, and cut off the ball in full-speed open-court situations.
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1on1 Weakside Help

A live one-on-one defensive drill that trains weak side rotations, straight-line drive containment, and help defense timing under game pressure.
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90-Second Shooting

A high-tempo 3-player team shooting competition that builds footwork, passing rhythm, and game-speed shot repetition in short, intense intervals.
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Foul-line Closeouts & Rebounding

A fast, competitive one-on-one drill that trains closeouts, shot contests, rebounding, and defensive toughness from the top of the key.
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1on1 Lift – Closeouts

A competitive one-on-one closeout drill that teaches defensive reactions, lift timing, and live containment off the catch.
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1 More – Drive and Kick

A high-energy warm-up drill that combines closeouts, middle drives, and extra-pass shooting to build rhythm, spacing, and team flow.
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2on2 Baseline Scramble

A live 2-on-2 defensive drill that teaches baseline-drive help, deflections, and recovery rotations before flowing into live play.
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Ballscreen Shooting

High-tempo ball-screen warm-up that drills angles, communication, and multiple reads while giving every player game-speed shots.
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3on3 Wing Attack

A scramble recovery drill that creates wing-based 3-on-2 advantages and forces defenders to communicate, rotate, and recover under pressure.
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3on3 Cone Touch

A staple defensive drill that teaches scramble rotations, recovery discipline, and solving short-window 3-on-2 advantages in the half court.
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2 Ball Shooting

A fast-paced three-player shooting drill that emphasizes cutting, passing, communication, and shot-making in game-like rhythm.
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2on1 Transition

A fundamental half-court transition drill to teach offensive efficiency and defensive stunting in 2-on-1 situations.
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Triangle Shooting

A fast-paced team shooting drill that sharpens passing, communication, footwork, and shot-making in a competitive, game-like flow.
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Pin Down Shooting

A high-rep, coachable team drill that sharpens pin-down timing, screening angles, passing on time/on target, and rhythm shooting.
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Half Court Warrior Shooting

A competitive team shooting drill that challenges footwork, balance, and shot-making under pressure.
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Rush Drill Shooting

Game-like shooting drill with contested shots, closeouts, and decision-making under pressure.
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4on4 “Kill”

A high-intensity 4-on-4 defensive drill where the unit must earn a “kill” by getting three consecutive stops against scripted offensive actions.
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24 Seconds – Perfect Possession

A demanding 5-on-5 drill where the defense must stay locked in for a full 24 seconds, reinforcing team discipline, communication, and late-clock execution.
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4on4on4 Cut Throat

A live identity drill that blends offense and defense, demanding three stops in a row to stay on the floor and reinforcing core concepts under pressure.
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4on3 Rebounding

A core defensive identity drill that teaches positioning, scrambling, and rebounding discipline while playing at a disadvantage.
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2on2 Gap Shifts

A foundational 2-on-2 drill that teaches defensive closeouts, gap positioning, and disciplined reactions to fakes on the perimeter.
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Get Back – Transition

A 2-on-2 transition drill that teaches the offense to attack quickly in an advantage situation and challenges the defense to recover, contain, and even the numbers.
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