Warm-Up Archives | thehoopscoach.com

DRILLS LIBRARY

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

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.

Defense, Warm-Up

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.

Offense, Warm-Up

2on1 Transition

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

Transition, Warm-Up

Triangle Shooting

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

Shooting, Warm-Up

Half Court Warrior Shooting

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

Shooting, Warm-Up

Weave into 2on1 Transition

A fast-break fundamentals drill that flows from a three-man weave into a 2-on-1, teaching urgent attack decisions and smart solo defense under pressure.

Transition, Warm-Up

35 Second Perfection

A timed passing drill where the team aims for perfection in 35 seconds, demanding pace, accuracy, and focus under pressure.

Individual Skill, Warm-Up

SHORT N LONG PASSING

Short and Long Passing is a high-speed, full-court drill that simulates defensive rebound → outlet → pitch-ahead → layup — a full transition possession from start to finish.

Transition, Warm-Up

FLORIDA PASSING

Florida Passing is a simple, high-rep team shooting drill that serves as a warm-up, fundamentals check, and execution test.

Shooting, Warm-Up

4-Man Break is one of the best warm-up drills to build transition habits, passing under pressure, and conditioning — especially for your bigs. It combines tempo, execution, and full-court sprint effort.

Transition, Warm-Up

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DRILLS LIBRARY

IF YOU NEED HELP ORGANIZING YOUR DRILLS INTO A STRUCTURED FRAMEWORK, OUR DOWNLOADABLE TEMPLATES MIGHT BE HELPFUL.

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