Ganon Baker Basketball Drill Book - Volume 1

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ganon Baker Basketball Drill Book. I
have spent my entire life playing and coaching this great game. In high
school, college and in the pros overseas, I have found that with the correct
type of individual and team training, basketball players can take their
talent to another level.
This book is a collection of individual and team basketball drills that may help
you as a player or a coach. However, it is not what you do, but what you emphasize that
matters. I emphasize the following 5 principles that make up my philosophy physically
and mentally in both basketball and life.
1. Intensity 100% effort in whatever you do.
2. Consistency The right way every time, continual practice and growth.
3. Persistence Not quitting until the goal is reached, overcoming obstacles or
failures.
4. Faith Confidence in achieving goals and belief in there savior Jesus Christ
5. Love Having passion for what you do
I hope I can help you get better! This booklet is knowledge. If you put these
drills into action the correct way, then you gain wisdom.
GET AFTER IT!
God Bless,
Ganon Baker
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About Ganon Baker

Ganon Baker was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. He graduated from
Hampton High School where he was an All-State selection and won a State
Championship.
Ganon received over 30 Division I Scholarship offers. He began
his college career at Duquesne where he was awarded All-Rookie
honors. He went on to graduate from UNC_ Wilmington after a
very successful career in which he received All- Academic honors.
He also won the conference Leadership Award.
As a professional player, Ganon played in Iceland. He also
played on summer leagues in France and Austria. He was invited to
the Nuggets training camp in Denver, Colorado.
In 2001, he started his own basketball services company call Shake N Bake
Basketball, now today as Ganon Baker Basketball. Ganon has authored over 50 DVDs
with over 20 as best sellers. He directs Skill Academies for Nike Basketball and has
traveled to 15 countries teaching basketball. He has worked closely with Kobe Bryant,
LeBron J a m e s , A m a r e S t o u d e m i r e , Chris
Paul and Vince Carter. He is
Amare Stoudemires personal Skill Development Coach. He has trained other NBA
players as well including J. R. Smith, Steve Francis, Gerald Green, Andrew Bynum and
man more.
Ganon travels the world teaching life skill through basketball. He is most proud
of his faith in Jesus Christ and the blessing that come from his relationship with the Lord,
our God.
Contents
General Basketball Concepts
49
Ball Handling, Dribbling and Driving
10 20
Finishing
21 25
Passing
26 31
Shooting
32 50
Two Ball Drills
51 54
1 vs. 1 Game Time Drills
55 58
Glossary of Terms
59 70
References
71
General Basketball Concepts All Players Should Know

1. What are the four offensive options for the dribbler coming off a sideline
pick n roll?
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duck-in opposite post / or short corner teammate

the screener on the roll / or pop / or early slip
weak-side spot up shooter teammate
dribbler can reject, split, or attack ball screen for their shot (pull-up J or floater)
2. When you are on the wing and feeding the post and your defender digs or
turns their head to help, where should you cut and why?
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elbow to rim to opposite corner, baseline opposite corner or wing, or to the back
of defenders head
for good spacing and to create a long closeout by help defenders
2A. what do you do if your defender hugs or face guards you and you dont cut?
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set or receive a screen or cut baseline to opposite corner
3. Where is the best position to post and why?

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midline at the rim, because it is closest

then 1st block and hash mark, because of good angle and space for baseline cutter
4. What are 5 angles you can set a Ball Screen?

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Sideline Pick and Roll

High Pick and Roll
Flat
Baseline Pick and Roll
Elbow
5. Where is the reversal box and why is that important, in regards to

Team Offense?
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Top of key or NBA 3pt line to keep spacing and to get the defense to shift.
It also creates closeout game, balanced offense and transition defense coverage.
5A. Where is the midline and why is it important?

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The middle of the court, from rim to dotted line when cuts, passes and drive go
to the midline, shot percentages go up. It creates open receivers, draws fouls and
rebounding opportunities.
6. Where the 5 are kill boxes? (game shots should be from these spots)
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low post both sides

both elbows
midline
7. What are the 4 ways to finish off two feet?

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1,2 step
Step out/back
Jump stop
Drag foot finish
8. When do you use the above 2 foot finishes in regards to how the defense is
guarding you?
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1,2: when defense is on your hip and going to where you are going
Step out and drag foot finish: when defense cuts you off and almost beats you to
the spot
Jump stop: when defense is off or behind you, you use it to cover ground, slow
game down, and cut gaps.
9. When you are at the top of the key with the ball and the wing is denied, how
do you get them the ball?
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draw defense, penetrate kick

dribble at for back door or hand off
flash a player for back door to high post area
dribble them through off screen
10. What are the rules of transition defense in order?

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get the rim, run back, get in front of ball

stop ball
talk, getting a man
make them throw 3 passes
11. What are 4 options off a down screen for the cutter? (dont count option of
passing to screener)
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If defender is on your hip, curl
If defender is denying you , pop (lean them into screen)

If defender face guards you, inside cut (swim stroke)
If defender is on top of screen, sprint fade or back door
12. What are 3 ways to separate from defender while cutting without using a
screen?
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Stop cut (change speed) or post-up while fronted

Walk to run cut (change speed)
Reverse Pivot, (Miller Cut) quick turn, and go other way
Fake 1 way, go another
L cut or V cut
Backdoor
Swim stroke or inside cut
13. When cutting from 1 post block to another, what are 5 ways to get open
without a screen and why? (In regards to how the defender is playing you)
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If defender is above you then fake high, cut low

If defender is below you, then fake low and cut high
Duck under deny arm if they face guard you or are in line with you
Your knee/feet to their crotch and spin off if they face guard
Swim stroke if the defense has a physical guard
14. When posting up, what are 3 ways the defender can guard you and how do
you get open?
1. Defense plays behind you get in a power stance, keep contact by sitting on
their thighs, and show both hands like a goal post in football.
2. Defense denies you go your elbow to their arm pit, your foot in front of
their top foot. Hands are in an L post up.
3. Defense fronts you signal for ball reversal, step in between their legs with
you leg, wedge out with your butt and seal for next pass or weak side block cut or
get off, (they turn their head to find you) and post again.
15. What are 3 situations or areas on court you can penetrate and pitch when in
a 2 Man Game?
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Ball side
Weak side (wide)
At the Post
16. When you drive below block, where does post step to?
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Midline, ball side elbow, or behind driver
17. When you drive above block, where does post step to?
- Short Corner, corner or behind driver
18. What are 3 things the point guard should always have on his mind during the
game on both ends of the floor?
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How can I make my teammates better?

The Coachs playbook
What their team did the last possession on offense and defense
19. What the 4 offensive options for the dribbler coming off the middle pick and
roll?
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Make a pass to the roll or pop teammate who screened

your shot off ball screen, you can reject it, split, shoot a floater or pull-up
the spot up wing shooter teammate
the spot up corner or short corner shooter teammate
20. What are the five main dribble moves and their counter-moves?
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Inside out (jab step) counter is crossover

Crossover counter is crossover back
Between legs counter is crossover back
Behind the back counter is crossover back
Power Dribble (crab dribble) - counter is open up
21. When you have the ball on offense, the defense can play you 4 ways, what are
they?
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Crowd you or play tight

1 arms length away
Force you right
Force you left
22. How many defenders can you read during one possession when you have the
ball?
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Your defender
Help-side/weak-side
If you dont shoot, then you also read the receivers defender
23. When is the best time to drive on offense?

- When the defense is closing out and when you see pockets (spaces or gaps)
Although many of these drills are complicated in nature, you will also find
elementary and easier drills to help those of your players and/or teammates who are not
as talented or as far al ong in their development. Keep in mind when executing these
drills that as a coach you want to have constant movement in your practice and as a
player you want to train as game-like as possible. Do not put too many people in these
drills and make sure there is enough equipment and basketballs to go around.
Remember, these drills were invented one day by a coach or player who was in
the gym working on his game and trying to get better. Ganon and his staff often have
sessions where all they do is come up with fresh and new drills. They spend hours on
the court, taking originally pretty easy drills and ideas and turn them into game-like,
sweat pouring, hardworking drills. There is nothing keeping you from doing the very
same things. Be an innovator, take these drills, use them, change them, and make them
better. It is our responsibility to this game and to our players and team.
Cut
Pass
Dribble
Screen
Shoot
Offense
Defense
Basketball
Tennis Ball
Coach
Cone
Chair
Ball Handling, Dribbling and Driving

The better you handle the ball, the more confident you will be handling the ball in
game situations. You must become comfortable with the basketball in either hand so that
you are able to dribble, pass, catch and drive using either hand. Ball handling and
dribbling are two very different, but closely related skills. These drills will take you from
handling the ball for hand strength and quickness to dribble moves to help you get by
your defenders.
Before you learn how to drive, however, you must first learn how to dribble.
Dribbling is the ability to control the ball while moving with the ball. Make sure every
dribble is hard. Players must dribble with their elbow and wrist through the ball, never
letting the ball come higher than the thigh.
You want to practice stationary first,
dribbling so hard outside your comfort zone that you put dents in the floor. Make sure
you are having correct muscle mechanics during every repetition to insure positive
muscle memory. Two important things to remember; hips dropped and eyes up. Show
love (reps) to your other hand as well. Good players dont play crippled, then can
dribble with either hand. Lastly, challenge yourself by tossing and catching a tennis ball
between dribble moves.
This will put major pressure on your nervous system and
increase coordination.
Ball Wraps wrap the ball around these various parts of your body at a high rate of
speed. Get out of your comfort zone as you work.
-Head
-Waist
-Head/Waist, around head then waist, repeat
-Legs
-Single Right Led
-Single Left Leg
-Step Back (double leg, single leg). Legs together, step right foot back, wrap around
right leg, bring right leg together again, then step back with your left leg, wrap the ball
around the left leg. Repeat.
- Waist, legs wrap ball around waist then legs, repeat. Do not standup
- Lunge wrap ball around right leg lunge, then switch back and forth from right to left
leg
- Head, Waist, Legs begin by wrapping around your head, then waist, then two legs,
then waist again. Repeat.
Ball Wraps with Dribble
- Outside right leg 2 dribbles use right hand
- Outside left leg 2 dribbles use left hand
- Inside right leg 2 dribbles use right hand
- Inside left leg 2 dribbles use left hand
- Outside right leg 1 dribble use right hand
- Outside left leg 1 dribble use left hand
- Inside right leg 1 dribble use right hand
- Inside left leg 1 dribble use left hand
- Right hand left leg 2 dribbles dribble outside of left leg with right hand
- Right hand left leg 1 dribble dribble outside of left leg with right hand
- Left hand right leg 2 dribbles dribble outside of right leg with left hand
- Left hand right leg1 dribble dribble outside of right leg with left hand
- Right hand left waist 2 dribbles wrap ball around waist, to a dribble
- Right hand left waist 1 dribble wrap ball around waist, to a dribble
- Left hand right waist 2 dribbles wrap ball around waist, to a dribble
- Left hand right waist 1 dribble wrap ball around waist, to a dribble
Stationary Passing with Ball
- Butt Busters universal stance, shoot ball between legs front to back as hard as
possible, catching in the back
- Throw in front catch behind toss ball up, catch behind your back with two hands
- Throw in front catch between legs toss ball up, catch between legs
- Throw in behind catch through legs toss ball up, bend over, catch through the legs
- Alt Hikes universal stance, flip ball through legs
- 1 hand hikes universal stance, flip ball from front to back through legs
- Spider left/right hands in front, left/right hands in back (dribble)
- Rhythm Drill universal stance, left hand in front, right hand behind ball, drop ball and
switch hands, bring ball through legs then around entire legs until beginning.
Finger Pad Dribbling
- Figure 8 dribble low dribble around right and left legs in a figure 8 pattern
- Figure 8 walk figure 8 drill walking
- Spider tap ball with left and right hand in front, then behind
- Spider walk spider drill walking
2 Ball Dribbling
- Juggle off floor dribble right hand, toss ball in left to right hand, repeat
- 2 ball same time pound dribble in unison
- Dribble different 1, 2 pound dribble one then the other
- East/West or side to side
- North/South or up and down
- Right East, Left West
- Right North, Left South
- X Dribble x the balls through your legs
- Cross Dribble 1 dribble each cross the balls in front
- Single right, single left (low)
- Right/left both (low)
- 2 dribble right/left (high) 1 at a time (inside and outside)
- 1 dribble right/left (high) 1 at a time (inside and outside)
- Juggle both with legs (outside)
- 2 dribble around both legs (outside)
- 1 dribble around both legs (outside)
- 2 dribble around both legs (inside)
- 1 dribble around both legs (inside)
- 1 cross, 1 behind back
Dribble Moves Stationary
- Inside out
- Behind back 2 dribble
- Behind back 1 dribble
- 1 hand crossover left / right
- 2 dribble cross
- 1 dribble cross
- 2 dribble through legs
NBA Moves Stationary
- Tim Hardaway (between legs, crossover)
- Kobe Bryant (between legs, behind back)
- Tracey McGrady (between legs twice)
- Allen Iverson (crossover, under legs)
- Grant Hill (behind back, crossover)
- Chris Paul right hand around right leg
- Chris Paul left hand around left leg
Tennis Ball Dribbling

- Complete the above moves tossing the tennis ball first and catching after the move is
complete. Speed up your handle by catching the tennis ball with your palm down.
2 Ball Partner Passing
Each player with a ball.

Players start passing using 1 handed passes for speed.
Right hand push
Left hand push Right
hand bounce Figure 8
then pass Double Cross
then pass Sweep pivot
then pass Inside out
then pass
Between legs 3 times then pass
Left hand bounce
1 bounce pass 1 hand pass
Behind back left then right
Alternate
Back Up
A full court dribble drill to practice 'backing up'

Player 1 and 2 start with a speed dribble towards a pylon (or defender).
When they arrive at the pylon the dribble is low and fast (power dribble). They make two
dribbles backwards and go sideways. When they arrive at the second pylon a speed dribble
to the next pylon begins.
At the third pylon the backup starts again
The next two players start when the first have crossed the middle line.
After player 1 and 2 have 'backed up' again they make a short sideway dribble and go
hard to the basket to make there lay-up.
Make sure the players see the court when dribbling.
For the flow of the movement while going sideways crossovers can be handy.
Variations
Use the left hand
Use two balls to improve ball handling
Hesitation
This drill practice the hesitation dribble

Use the extended free throw lines as extra markings on the court.
The first four players start their dribble until the first extended free throw line
At the extended free throw line the players make 2 or 3 dribbles on the spot.
After making the dribbles on the spot the first four players dribble (fast) to the middle
line.
At the middle line they make again 2-3 dribbles on the spot.
When the first group passes the middle line the second group start.
At both extended free throw lines the groups make 2-3 dribbles on the spot.
After the first group reaches the baseline it waits until the second group has arrived
before starting again to go the other way.
The coach can use whistle to let that the players know when to start moving again after
dribbling on the spot, this keeps the drill in order.
Jordan Full Court Lays
Players line up at each baseline each with a ball.

One at a time they dribble toward the first cone and execute a dribble move.
Once past the cone they dribble through the tunnel of cones and finish at the basket with
a lay-up. Mix up finishes
LMU Fast break
Players line up at half court each with a basketball.

Coach receives a pass and then passes back to cutting player.
Player catches then drive through cones to pull-up for a jumper of continue for a lay-up.
Mix up finishes
Laker Drill
Players line up on each baseline each with a ball. 4 Coaches at three point lines.
Players 1 and 2 pass to the coach ahead of them. Players 1 and 2 then sprint toward half
court
Players 1 and 2 receive passes back from the coaches and then pass to the next coach
ahead of them.
They continue toward the basket.
Coaches lead the players with passes for lay-ups.
Next players in line begin when the person in front of them get to half court.
Mix up finishes
Partner Ball Wraps
Players line up across from each other each with a ball.

Players begin whatever ball wrap drill has been given.
On the whistle, players will pass their ball to their partner and continue the drill.
Moves on the move
Players begin wing extended each with a ball.

Players drive at coach who throws up an arm.
Players execute a dribble move and go under the arm that is extended.
Mix up finishes
Burke Drives
Players 1 and 2 drive toward one another executing the same move (crossover, thru legs,
behind back or combo) making sure they go the same way past the chair.
Execute 5 moves then move drill to half court and execute drill toward the basket and
finish.
Door Drill
Player begins sitting in the chair with his dribble

Player drives at the cones and makes a move, staying low. Mix up finishes
Iverson Pivots
Player 1 drives at chair and taps the chair with the ball.
Player 1 then uses inside pivot toward the basket and executes a mixture of finishes
Tee Pee Drives
Player 1 starts at the top of the key and drives at Player 2 who has his arms out in the
shape of a cross. Change starts and finishes each possession. Switch spots on the floor
after each rotation.
Finishing
The easiest shot in basketball is a lay-up. However, the most missed shot in
basketball is the lay-up. I believe players must work on finishing just as much at the
work on dribbling and shooting. They should work on all different types of finishes for
example; 1 foot and 2 feet lay-ups with 1 or 2 pivots, inside foot and outside foot
finishes, over the left shoulder, over the right shoulder, and on different spots of the lane.
You must also work on finishing with speed and contact. Have your coaches or trainer
use pads to hit you on the finish and coaches put a time limit on each finishing drill to
add mental toughness.
Finishing School Floater
Players start in a line each with a ball.

Players execute the floater with 1 step
10 in a row
Finishing School Dance Steps
Players form 6 lines extended full court facing the coach with a ball.
Players begin in triple threat. Coach yells out directions (stance, pivot, shot, hook, etc)
Pivots are hook, step through; 1,2 step, jump stop, step away and drag foot.
Finishing School Wade Dribble Drop
2 lines starting higher than blocks. Each player with a ball.

Players dribble to the midline and touch hands
They then execute a dribble drop to the basket. One may have to head fake to make sure
of both makes.
Finishing School Circle Lays
Players line up each with a ball. Players begin in universal stance and execute a lay-up
off one foot. Continue until 10 in a row
Finishing School Hook and Step Through
2 lines higher than the blocks. Players dribble toward the midline and execute a jump
hook
Variations: Execute a step through or up and under.
Duncan Drill
Players 1 executes a quarter turn to the basket and a jump hook. He then receives a
pass from player 2 and shoots a jump shot with the second ball.
Player 1 gets second rebound, player 2 get first.
Nash Floater
Players line up behind chair on the wing. Coach is at the chair. Players have a tennis ball
and basketball. Player 1 passes tennis ball to Coach.
Player 1 then executes a dribble move to create space from chair and finish with a Nash
Floater
NBA Lays
Players line up behind 3 pt line. First player dribbled into a lay-up

Without letting the ball hit the floor off the rebound, Player 1 passes out to a moving
player 2
Player 2 without making a dribble, finishes a lay-up. Continue the drill until time is up.
Passing
Passing is a lost art because it is not as glorified a skill as dunking, dribbling or
shooting 3s/ However, it is a separator at the next level. Meaning, if you can drop
dimes you will receive a lot of playing time. Passing off the left and right hand, off the
dribble, and after a dribble move are skills that players should practice daily on a wall
with toss back or a partner. As many shots as a player makes, this is how many passes
players should take. This will make passing in the game easier. Game passing must be
practiced vs. defense. Players should remember that they are always reading three
defenders when they have the ball; 1) their defender 2) their receivers defender 3)
help/weak-side defender. Their footwork must be great to sweep pivot and reverse pivot
through the defender.
Full Court Passing
4 or more players with a ball in two corners of the court.

4 other players at the elbows of the buckets.
Goal controlling the pass and pass distance at various speeds and passing distances.
Player 5 passes to player 1, 1 passes back to 5, 5 passes to 4 and receives the ball back.
At the end player 5 makes a shot or lay-up, rebounds his/hers own ball and starts the
same drill on the other side.
Player 1 to 4 stay at their place at the elbow for 1 minute after that they rotate with the
other players.
Pass and Follow
Player 1 passes to players two then takes player 2's spot.

Player 2 passes to player 3 then takes player 3's spot. Players continue to pass and
follow. A bounce pass goes to player 5 on the cut for a lay up.
2 Ball Partner Passing
Partners line up on the sideline one behind the other. Players in front have two balls.
Players begin stationary two ball dribbling executing one of the following moves:
crossover, thru legs, behind back, side to side and back to front.
On the whistle, players dribble both balls to the midline of the court.
Players then pass the balls one at a time to their partner who is low and in a ready
position.
After they pass players sprint to back to the sideline.
2 Ball Dont Walk Drill
This drill teaches kids to pass against pressure.

Partners dribble to the right or left. Their partner must cut same direction keeping 15 ft
of space.
Players make an air pass then a pivot bounce pass to their partner.
Also execute a sweep pass, spin pass and a drop step pass.
4 Corner Square Pivot
Players are in four lines at the corners of the 1/2 court.

First players in each line dribble to the cone and execute a pivot all the same way.
They then pass to the person they are facing. After players pass they follow their pass and
get in line.
Iceland Passing
A simple passing drill that can be fun.

Put an uneven number of players in this case 9, around a circle.
Give a ball to player 1 and 9 and let them pass to the right skipping one player.
So the pass sequence will be 1-3-5-7-9-2-4-6-8-1 or 9-2-4-6-8-1-3-5-7-9 depending on
your starting point.
The goal is for one ball to overtake the other.
As this might be a bit dull the following variations are possible:
- Add balls, up to 9 shouldn't be a problem.
- Change direction from anti-clockwise to clockwise on a signal.
- Let the players tap their feet while passing.
- Change the pass type on a signal.
- Appoint different passes to each ball.
It might be handy to have colour balls (orange - chest pass, red white blue - bounce pass,
orange white - overhead pass etc.)
Extend to full court also.
Interchange
Players begin in four lines on the baseline. Balls are on the inside lines
Inside players pass to outside players then cross positions
Outside player pass to inside players then continue down the court
Inside players pass to outside players and cross positions again.
Play continues to baseline then players change lines and come back the other way
To mix up this drill you can come back after 1 transition and play 2 vs. 2. The outside
lines are on offense and the inside lines are on defense.
Shooting
Anyone can shoot. Great players make shots, from game spots at games speed.
Shooting is the hardest skill to master.
It requires specific mechanics with daily
repetition. Learn at an early age to shoot the correct way. Get comfortable with your
form and then get reps in daily. Be able to make 300-1,000 shots per day. Mix up your
shots; get stationary shots, shots off the catch, shots off the dribble, and shots off a
catch/jab. Have variety in your drills. Use chairs, two balls and cones. Put your drills on
the clock. How many can you make in 1 minute? Shooting is fun and you should never
get bored with your workouts. Put pressure on yourself. If you dont make 70% of your
14-18 footers and 60% of your 19-23 footers on your own, you have to develop some sort
of punishment for yourself. Shooters are made, not born.
These drills take you from form shooting to others that are designed to maximize
your intensity and get the most possible repetitions.
Pass and Shoot
Minimal 6 players and 4 balls.

2 players with a ball are behind the free throw line in each of the two buckets.
Player 1 and 2 run to the other side of the court and make a move at the pylon situated at
the top of the 3 point arc.
Player 3 and 5 pass the ball two players 2 and 1 who catch the ball and make a jump shot.
Player 2 and 1 take a shot, after rebounding the ball they go behind player 4 and 6.
Player 5 and 3 start moving after passing the ball.
The pass should be overhead as that is the way a Center will mostly pass from inside the
bucket.
Variations
Instead of a direct jump shot. First a dribble and then a jump shot.
Or make a shot fake and with 1 dribble, going strong to the basket a lay-up.
2 Man Partner Up Shooting
Player 1 has the ball and passes to player 2

Player 1 cuts off the chair out to the wing and receives a pass from Player 2
Player 1 gets his own rebound and passes back out to player 2, Player 1 then goes to the
other wing and repeats
3 Way Shooting
3 balls
6 or more players.
Line up in 3 rows 2 at the side line 1 in the middle. The first player in each row has a ball.
The drill starts with a jump shot from players 1, 4 and 7.
After finishing the shot completely, good follow through; the players follow the ball for
the rebound.
After the rebounds the ball is passed to next row (clockwise). And the players follow the
pass.
Make sure that the pass is good so players 2, 5 and 8 don't have to adjust before taking a
jump shot.
The drill repeats itself.
Emphasis:
- Prepare for the shot, show where you want the ball.
- Good passing after the rebound.
Variation:
- After the pass try to block the shooter. With more than 12 players use the full court.
Eastman Quick Catch Reads
Players line up on baseline each with a ball.

Player 2 is at the chair on the three point line.
Player 1 passes to Player 2 at the chair and Player 2 puts in on the chair.
Player 1 sprints to the chair and picks up the ball to execute one of the following moves:
Drop step, go
Drop step, pull back jumper
Quick pivot, shot
Sweep n' go
Player 2 goes for rebound and then gets at the end of the line.
Player 1 replaces Player 2 at the chair
Eastman Quick Catch Reads
Players line up on baseline each with a ball.

Player 2 is at the chair on the three point line.
Player 1 passes to Player 2 at the chair and Player 2 puts in on the chair.
Player 1 sprints to the chair and picks up the ball to execute one of the following moves:
Drop step, go
Drop step, pull back jumper
Quick pivot, shot
Sweep n' go
Player 2 goes for rebound and then gets at the end of the line.
Player 1 replaces Player 2 at the chair
Full Court Js
Players line up on baselines each with a ball.

Players 1 and 3 throw their balls down to the other end of the court.
They then chase down their ball and pull-up for a jump shot.
Next player in line will then go.
Eastman Iverson Shots
Coach has ball

Player 1 starts next to the coach
Coach dribbles to a chair and puts the ball in the one of his choice.
Player 1 then finds the ball on the chair and executes a move
Examples: Quick shot, long jab-shot, or shot fake-go.
Xout Drill
Player 1 starts his dribble on the baseline. He then throws 1 handed air passes to player 4
at the chair.
Player 2 starts his dribble on the baseline. He then throws 1 handed bounce passes to
player 3 at the chair.
Players 1 and 2 follow their passes and receive hand offs for their first shot.
Players 3 and 4 go for the first rebound while players 1 and 2 curl around the chair to
pick up and execute a 1 dribble pull-up in the paint with the second ball.
1 Hand Finishes
Player 2 passes to whichever hand player 1 has up.

Player 1 catches with 1 hand and takes 1 dribble to the paint for a midrange jumper.
He then gets another pass from player 2 for the second shot.
Player 3 gets rebounds, player 2 goes next
Chair Cuts
Players dribble out to chair tap chair and then square up for a jump shot, get on rebound.
Switch up by rotating at the chair.
Chauncey Billups Drill
Player 1 executes a dribble move on the chair and shoots a jump shot.
After player 1 shoots the first ball he then turns back to the chair to shoot the second ball.
Player 2 gets the first rebound and puts it in the chair; player 1 gets the second rebound to
start the second repetition.
Elbow Pick Up
Players go from elbow to elbow shooting jumpers on catch than off the dribble.
Mix up drill by cutting backwards against the chair.
Intensity Jumpers
Players begin under the basket

Coach awaits the rebounds
Player 1 cuts up the lane between the chairs and picks up one ball and executes 1 dribble
pull-up.
As coach gets the first rebound, Player 1 continues to other chair and picks up the second
ball for another 1 dribble pull-up
Variation: Lay-ups off the chairs
Intensity Chair Cuts
Players line up on the baseline each with a ball.

Player 1 dribbles out to chair.
Puts the ball on the chair and curls around to pick up the ball and executes and shot.
He gets his rebound and dribbles out to the top of the key.
He then passes the ball to the coach at the other chair.
Player 1 then cuts off the chair and executes a 1, 2 pull-up jumper.
Variations: Change finishes
Kill Drill
Player 1 begins to shoot, player 2 passes his ball as soon as player 1 releases. From here,
player 1 and player 2 are competing to see who will put two balls on whom. If player 1
does not get his shot off quick enough, he will get two passes on him.
Players 3 and 4 get long rebounds to help player 2
Mike Bibby Pickup
Player 1 starts at the top of the key. He fakes 1 way and then goes the other to the chair.
He shoots the ball.
NBA Curls
Player 1 begins his dribble on the baseline. He then 1 hand passes 1 ball to player 2 at
the chair and the other when player 2 cuts to the wing.
Player 1 then sprints to the chair and shoots the ball on the chair.
After player 1 shoots the first ball, he then curls around the chair and receives a pass from
player 2.
Variations: Catch-shoot, Curl, Pop on the second ball.
Piston Ball Screen
Player 1 pound dribbles below the chair (screen); he then makes a strong drive to the free
throw line for the first shot.
After player 1 shoots the first ball, he turns back to the chair and executes a sweep, 1
dribble pull-up with the other ball for the second shot. Player 2, with the first rebound,
dribbles out to the wing and awaits the second pass from player 1's rebound.
Reggie Miller Comeback
Player 1 starts at the top of key. He goes past chair and comes back to pick up ball,
pivoting outside to shoot .Coach rebounds the ball and puts it in chair on other wing.
Player goes to other wing, then repeats the drill
2 Ball Self Dribble Catches
Player 1 begins under the goal dribbling two basketballs. Player 1 then dribbles out to
any spot on the court.
Player 1 squares up with a "root foot" and a "drag foot" and bounces 1 ball then shoots
the other. After shooting 1 ball, player 1 then picks up the bouncing ball and shoots it.
Player 1 repeats this sequence from other spots on the floor.
Duration 1 minute
Separation Chair Drill
2 lines on the baseline. Each player with a ball.

Players dribble hard out to chair, tap the chair with the ball and separate with Iverson
Pivot,They then drive to the basket, separate on finish with a move and attach.
Right line attacks the top of the kill box, Left line attacks the bottom.
Shake N Bake Slides
Players 1 and 2 begin

Two chairs are placed at the three point line on each wing. Both chairs have a ball.
Players 1 and 2 sprint to their chairs and pick up the ball.
Player 1 will execute an inside pivot and shoot a jumper off the dribble and 1, 2 step.
Player 2 will execute an inside pivot and shoot a jumper.
Players 1 and 2 get their own rebounds and execute dribble moves to put the balls back
on the chairs.
They then defense slide back the baseline to begin the drill repetition.
Shoot and Dribble
6 or more players every second player a ball.

4 pylons to run around.
Player 1 goes to the corner of the bucket to take his jump shot.
Player 4 first dribbles a bit and gives a pass to player 1.
Player 1 must make sure when he catches the ball he is in triple threat position. (shot,
drive/dribble and pass).
Also he must make sure he makes a jump stop with both feet on the floor at the same
time giving him pivot options with both feet.
Player 1 makes his shot and takes his rebound.
Player 4 continues to the opposite corner.
After player 1 catches his rebound he dribbles around the pylon and goes to the back of
the row. Player 4 goes around the other pylon and behind player 3.
Variations
Run the drill the other way around.
Make a fake shot/pivot move and take the dribble hard to the basket.
With more players or with players in a better shape then my own you can move the
pylons closer to the opposite basket.
You can also use this as a warming up drill.
Shot Basics
6 or more players each player in the corner has a ball.

Player 6 passes to player 1.
Player 1 steps in if he/she is right handed the left leg goes first. Check if his/hers legs are
already bend.
He/she catches the ball with the right hand palm facing the ball. So he/she doesn't have to
make strange turns with the ball when going up (also this is the triple threat position).
The right leg follows through so this leg is slightly in front of the left leg. The player
makes the jump shot, and doesn't go after the ball but finishes the shot with a good
(frozen) follow through.
Check if the left hand is only used for balancing the ball and if it doesn't move in a
strange way after the shot is released. The left arm should be frozen too.
Player 4 takes the rebound and goes to the passing group.
Player 1 goes to the rebound group and player 6 to the shooting group.
Variations:
Pass the ball from the other side.
Will put some other points in a future drill
Shot Basics 2
6 players or more each player at the mid line has a ball.

Player 6 passes to player 1 who takes the jump shot.
After the shot player 1 goes to the rebound row. Player 6 to the shooting row and player 4
dribbles to the mid line
Xout Drill Half Court
Player 1 starts his dribble and 1 hand air passes both balls to player 4 at the chair.
Player 2 starts his dribble and 1 hand air passes both balls to player 3 at the chair.
Each player follows their pass and receives a handoff pass for their first shot.
Players cut to opposite block then x-out again to opposite chair for their second shot. 3
and 4 get first rebounds, repeat
Two Ball Drills

The best way to become ambidextrous and not become a crippled player is to
workout with two balls in every workout. By doing this you will work on 5 skills at 1
time. You will work on dribbling, driving, passing, cutting, and shooting. These drills
will eliminate boredom and challenge your stamina. They will give you an edge over
your competition. The game will become easier if you can workout with two basketballs,
which is very difficult. Not only will it challenge you, but it can simulate defensive
pressure while working out alone.
2 Ball Baker Jump Shots
Player 1 and 2 shoot a jump shot. Whoever makes it is on defense, other is on offense.
Offensive player gets the ball from player 3. 1on 1 begins
Whoever scores gets ball from chair and players offense in another 1on 1 set.
2 Ball Chair Cuts
Player 1 dribbles two balls then passes to partner who puts the balls in the chair one at a
time. Player 1 sprints to the chair He then get the second ball out of the chair and
executes a 1 dribble pull-up picks up the first ball and executes a jump shot.
2 Ball Chase
Player 1 starts driving to 1/2 court with two balls.

Player 2 chases and knocks one ball away. Player 2 attacks player 3, they play 1 on 1
They then attack the basket and play 1 on 1 with defender that is waiting.
2 Ball Cuts
Player 1 starts his dribble on the baseline. He then passes each ball 1 at a time to player
2, using 1 handed passes with both hands.
Player 2 then sprints to either side of player 2 and receives a hand off for his shot. After
he shoots the first ball, he turns back to player 2 and receives another hand off for the
second shot.
Add a curl on the second ball for a 1 dribble pull up.
2 Ball Drive and Kick
Player 1 has two balls and dribbles toward the cone. Once he gets to the cone he passes
the ball on his right to player 2. He then makes a dribble move on the cone to get to the
paint to shoot the other ball. After player 1 shoots the first shot, he then turns back to the
free throw line to receive a pass from player 2; he then shoots the second ball.
Change this drill by driving past the chair with your dribble and kicking while in the
paint. Then add three pointers on second shot. Add the curl and pop when you switch to
the left side.
You can also add curls around the chair to work on finishing at the rim on the second shot
2 Ball Game Cuts
Player 1 starts his dribble and passes each ball to player 2. He then cuts to the block and
executes a flex cut back to the ball. He shoots the first and then curls to take the other
ball off the dribble.
Execute different cuts in this drill. Use a variety of pass types and locations to give more
game time cutting situations.
2 Ball Triple Threat Shots
Player 1 executes a dribble move on the cone then passes one ball to player 2.
Player 1 then starts in triple threat with his remaining ball. He shot fakes than drives
strong side for the shot.
After he shoots the first ball, he curls back around the cone to receive the second ball.
Player 2 passes to player 1 and player 1 in triple threat, sweeps strong side for the shot.
Use an all-time passer.
1 vs. 1 Game Time Drills

After you master 1 on none moves you have to play 1 on 1. You must test out
what you have learned and worked on. Play 1 on 1 against players that are bigger,
stronger, faster and better than you. Limit your dribbles to 2-3. Check the ball up at
different spots. Make sure you read first, find a solution second. You want to change the
defenders stance to have a chance. Your fakes are short and violent and your steps are
long and low. Once you attack, try to put your shoulder to the defenders. The one thing
you must learn from 1 on 1 play is to compete.
Chaser
Offense starts at a cone. Defense starts at another cone.

Play begins when offense passes to coach.
Offense has 1 dribble.
Use cone or chair for screener or player
Richmond Drill
Player 3 throws the ball to either wing.

First person to the ball is offense, second is defense.
Baseline Touch
Player 1 and 2 begin with backs to player 3, Player 3 says go, players 1 and 2 sprint to
baseline touch and turn.
Player 3 throws the ball out to a wing, it's 1 on1 from here.
Closeout
Coach has ball on the wing. Offense is at 3pt line. Defense inside key.
On the flight of the pass to Offensive Player 1, Defense Player 1 closes out; from here it
is 1 on 1
Trailblazer
Offense lines up on the baseline. Defense lines up on the block.

Player 1 dribbles out and round the cone; Player 1 sprints out and rounds his cone.
They play 1 on 1.winner stays
Defensive Slide
Player 1 slides from chair to chair. Player 3 drives past player 2 with arms out and feet
together.
Player 2 stays at wing
Player 3 plays and Player 1 slides until player 3 scores. Once player 3 scores he passes
the ball out to player 1 who plays 1 on 1 against him.
Glossary of Terms
1. A Drag Screen a ball screen set in transition, usually around the top of the key
area
2. A Step Up where are Big comes out of the Low Post to set a ball screen
3. Ball Screen set a screen on the player who has the ball
4. Blitz a double team by the dribbler man and the screener man on a ball screen
5. Block Pin Down a down-screen to the block
6. Break the Angle the dribbler dribbles to a spot and creates a better passing
opportunity
7. Court Savvy Court Vision
a. play with poise and balance and see the game a play ahead
8. Curl the cutter off a pin down, when defender trails
9. Curl/Pop the cutter off a pin down, when defender stops the curl
10. Drag Foot Jab jab 1 foot at defender (usually opposite foot of dribbling hand)
at your spot, come back to your triple threat
11. Duck In a post up in the lane where the offense gets in front of the defenses
feet
12. Early Slip screener cuts to rim as he is about to set a ball screen
13. Fade the cutter off a pin down , when defender goes over top screen.
14. Feet First, Ball Second Feet give you advantage, ball gives you separation.
Long, low steps.
15. Flat (Nail) Pick and Roll
16. Flex Cut starting from corner you move without the ball toward lane than up
the lane.
17. Floater a 1 foot lay-up

18. Flood Cut A cut to the baseline behind the offense.
19. Floppy a single or double screen set
20. Goal Post the arms of a post player are showing a target similar to a football
goal post.
21. Hedge a show off the ball screen. The defender gets on the top of his man on a
ball screen
22. High Post Free Throw line elbow to top of key area
23. Iverson Cut starting from wing you cut, coming off of staggered screens to
opposite wing.
24. Jump Stop a finish

off 2 feet where you leave
off 1 and land on 2
25. Kill Boxes areas on the court where you drive, post up, cut or pass to receivers
26. L Cut a move with out the ball where you walk up the land to F.T. line elbow,
into defense and pop out
27. Lock N Trail to defend a cutter by getting on their hip and following them
28. Low Post between edge of block and 1st hash mark
29. Middle Pick and Roll (also called high) a ball screen
30. Midline the middle of the lane. An imaginary line running from the front of the
rim to top of dotted line in the lane.
31. Mid Post area in between 3 pt line and low post
32. Misdirection Cut fake 1 way go the other. Use your hand to the defenders hip
to push him where you dont want to go
33. Narrow Pin Down
34. NBA Stutters a jumper off the dribble, where the offensive player makes a
stationary dribble move to create separation.
35. Occupy Dribble a dribble at the defender to freeze them to engage them
36. Outside Pivot a pivot where you spin and turn outside to face basket.
37. Paint Catches catches made in the lane
38. Perfect Feet, Perfect Follow-Through Quality of your feet determines the
quality of your shot.
39. Pin Down Is a down screen
40. Play the game Low to High Live Low
41. Pockets the space or gaps on the defense
42. Poise in Post the catch the ball under control and balanced, usually in post
43. Pop the cutter off a pin down, when defender denies you lean him into screen
44. Pop off Ball Screen where the screener takes 2 slides after they have set the
screen away from the ball.
45. Post Up Cut the cutter posts up at the spot where he wants to catch the ball
46. Pound Dribble Quicker ball makes you quicker.
47. Power slide dribble a hard step slide 1 or 2 dribble move
48. Reject Ball Screen go the opposite direction that the screen is being set
49. Reversal Box an imaginary box at the top of court where you swing the ball on
offense
50. Reverse Fade plant 1 foot (foot furthest from basket or outside foot) then turn
on inside foot away from the basket.
51. Reverse Pivot a pivot where you drop your foot and turn to face the basket.
Also called an inside pivot
52. Roll the screener sprints or moves to basket after he sets the ball screen
53. Roll and Replace After 1 Big rolls to the basket, another player replaces
him/her.
54. Screener to Scorer after the player sets a screen, they now find the ball and can
be a receiver or screener.
55. Shoulders Game Your shoulders will determine whether you get leverage
advantage and/or explosion advantage.
56. Shoulders / Hips Get the explosion advantage
57. Shoulder Swivel a fake with your shoulders as your back is facing the basket
58. Show Under the screeners man guards him below the ball screen, staying
between the basket and the man.
59. Sideline Pick and Roll a ball screen
60. Split the Ball Screen to dribble in between the screener and the defender
guarding the screener.
61. Step Away push off with 1 foot (foot closest to the basket or inside foot) and
step to the side, finishing off 2 feet
62. Stop Cut you sprint, then stop completely, them sprint again
63. Stride Stop a finish off 2 feet where you run into it with a 1-2 step
64. Strong Side a player steps straight and does not have to sweep to step through
defender
65. Sweep taking the ball from 1 side of your body to the other usually moving
from your hips to your knees, hip to hip or shoulder to shoulder in a triple threat
catch.
66. Swim Cut or Inside Cut cut to the inside of the defender. Ex: if they have a left
denial hand and right arm bar, you hit the right arm bar with your left hand and
bring your right hand over their head.
67. Triple Threat a catch off 1 or 2 feet where you can pass, drive, or shoot
68. Universal Release
a. Elbow behind ball
b. Wrist back behind ball
c. Arm and wrist with locked elbow extended through ball on finish
69. Universal Stance
a. Hips Dropped
b. Feet shoulder width apart
c. Steel rod in back
70. Walk to Run Cut a cut by an offensive player where they walk to run to get
open.
71. Weak Side a player has to step through defender sweeping ball from hand to
another
72. Wide Pin Down
73. WNBA / NBA Ball Short / Violent Fakes.

74. Wood is your forearm you use to ride or hit cutters
75. Zipper Cut
References
Kevin Eastman
Boston Celtics Player Development Coach
Kevin Eastman Basketball Camps
Pete Strickland
NC State University
Assistant Mens Basketball Coach
Jerry Wainwright
DePaul University
Mens Basketball Coach
Thank you for studying our GANON BAKER DRILL BOOK VOLUME ONE.
We hope it helps you as a coach, skill trainer or player.

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Introduction

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About Ganon Baker

Paul and Vince Carter. He is

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General Basketball Concepts

Ball Handling, Dribbling and Driving

Two Ball Drills

1 vs. 1 Game Time Drills

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General Basketball Concepts All Players Should Know

duck-in opposite post / or short corner teammate

set or receive a screen or cut baseline to opposite corner

3. Where is the best position to post and why?

midline at the rim, because it is closest

4. What are 5 angles you can set a Ball Screen?

Sideline Pick and Roll

5. Where is the reversal box and why is that important, in regards to

5A. Where is the midline and why is it important?

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low post both sides

7. What are the 4 ways to finish off two feet?

draw defense, penetrate kick

10. What are the rules of transition defense in order?

get the rim, run back, get in front of ball

If defender is on your hip, curl

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If defender is denying you , pop (lean them into screen)

Stop cut (change speed) or post-up while fronted

If defender is above you then fake high, cut low

Midline, ball side elbow, or behind driver

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How can I make my teammates better?

Make a pass to the roll or pop teammate who screened

Inside out (jab step) counter is crossover

Crowd you or play tight

23. When is the best time to drive on offense?

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Ball Handling, Dribbling and Driving

You want to practice stationary first,

This will put major pressure on your nervous system and

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Tennis Ball Dribbling

Each player with a ball.

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A full court dribble drill to practice 'backing up'

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This drill practice the hesitation dribble

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Jordan Full Court Lays

Players line up at each baseline each with a ball.

Players line up at half court each with a basketball.

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Partner Ball Wraps

Players line up across from each other each with a ball.

Players begin wing extended each with a ball.

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Player begins sitting in the chair with his dribble

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