Simple Dribble Drive Drills for Quick Players

Adding some focused dribble drive drills to your daily workouts will completely change how your team attacks the basket and creates open shots. Let's be honest, we've all seen those offenses where the ball gets stuck, players stand around watching one person dribble, and the shot clock just drains away. It's frustrating to watch and even more frustrating to coach. That's why the dribble drive motion—originally popularized by Vance Walberg and then made famous by guys like John Calipari—has become such a staple. It's all about pressure. It's about putting the defense in a blender and forcing them to make a choice: do they give up the layup or do they leave a shooter wide open? ...

May 13, 2026 · 8 min · Maura Somorjai