Helpful Basketball Drills to Keep You and Your Hooper on Track this Off-Season

The off-season is when real improvement happens. Whether your young hooper is dreaming of making the team, becoming a starter, or just getting more confident on the court, consistent training is the key. But what if you're limited on space—or don't even have a hoop? No worries. The truth is, your child can still get meaningful, high-quality reps right at home.

From shooting and footwork to agility and ball-handling, here’s how to turn any space into a development zone—and keep the game going strong all summer long.

Drills to Do With a Hoop

If you’ve got a hoop at home (or access to one), you’re already in great shape. Here are some high-impact drills that can help your child sharpen their shooting, footwork, and decision-making—no shooting machine required (though a Dr. Dish can definitely take things to the next level):

🏀 Shooting Drills

• Shot Fake Shift Shooting – Great for developing balance and creating space off the dribble.
• 1 Dribble Pull-Ups – Helps with rhythm, timing, and shot consistency.
• Stepback Shooting – Teaches separation and body control for more advanced scoring.

🦶 Footwork Drills

• 8-Part Footwork Series – Builds a strong foundation for movements on and off the ball. Mastering these movements improves speed, balance, and shooting alignment.

🧠 Decision-Making Drills

• Floater Series – Perfect for finishing over defenders in traffic.
• Drift and Lift Shooting – Encourages movement without the ball and builds game-like awareness for catch-and-shoot situations.

Drills to Do Without a Hoop

No hoop? No problem. Your child can still build critical skills with these space-efficient drills focused on agility, mobility, and ball control. All you need is a basketball and a little open floor.

🧘 Mobility Training

• Mobility Warm-Up Circuit – Keeps the body loose, improves range of motion, and preps muscles for more intense work.

💨 Conditioning Drills

• 10 Fun and Effective Conditioning Drills – These workouts blend speed, agility, and endurance training to build athleticism and resilience.

🤹 Ball-Handling Workouts

• Crossover Progression – Builds control, confidence, and quickness.
• Behind the Back Progression – Helps develop advanced dribbling skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Advanced Ball-Handling Series – Takes your child’s handles to the next level with creative, challenging patterns.

Pro Tip: You don’t need a gym to make big strides. It’s not about the space—it’s about the effort. Even a driveway or living room can become a training ground with the right mindset.

Want More Structure This Off-Season?

To help you and your athlete stay on track, we created the Dr. Dish Off-Season Player Guide—a 40-page, all-in-one resource that includes:

• Video instruction
• Skill-building drills
• Strength + conditioning plans
• Nutrition tips
• Pro-level insights from trainers and coaches

It’s everything your hooper needs to improve on and off the court.

Track Progress. Stay Motivated. Get Better, Faster.

Off-season work matters—but what if you could take it up a notch? With the Dr. Dish Home, players can:

• Track every make and miss
• Access 250+ on-demand workouts
• Set goals and measure progress over time
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