Communication & Leadership Drills for Basketball
Free communication & leadership basketball drills with court diagrams, coaching points, and variations. Browse the list below, then add any drill to a practice plan in Relyx.
6 drills
4v4 Baseline Help Rotation
4v4 shell drill that trains help defense and rotations when the corner defender is beaten on a baseline drive.
4v4 Shell to Live: Defensive Rotations
4v4 starts in a controlled shell, then goes live to train clear communication and correct rotation habits...
5v5 Defending the Post Mismatch
5v5 team drill focused on defending a post mismatch after a side pick-and-roll switch. The defense traps...
Circle Match-Up Box-Out and Transition
Box-out drill for 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 groups. Defenders communicate, identify the right player to box out...
Cone Knockout Shooting Race
Teams race to clear cones placed at different shooting spots. Each team must make a shot from a cone to...
Half-Court Defense Wins
Half-court 4v4 or 5v5 live play with 2, 3, or 4 teams. Teams score only by getting defensive stops...