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TOP 100 Basketball Combine Drills Overview
Welcome to our Basketball Combine Drills! Our program is designed to evaluate and enhance the skills of aspiring basketball players through a series of testing drills that measure key performance metrics. Below is a detailed explanation of each drill, ensuring athletes understand the requirements and objectives.
Testing Drills
Vertical Jump
The Vertical Jump will be executed on a Vertical Testing Pad, providing the most consistent testing environment. Athletes will stand on the pad with both feet and perform a vertical jump, aiming to leap straight into the air and land on both feet. It’s important that athletes maintain an athletic stance during takeoff and landing. Note: Tucking knees to the chest while jumping is not permitted.
### 1 Step Vertical Jump
Similar to the standard Vertical Jump, the 1 Step Vertical Jump will also take place on a Vertical Testing Pad. Athletes will begin standing on the pad with one foot, while the other foot rests off the pad. When ready, the athlete will place the foot that was off the pad back onto the pad to gain momentum, then jump with both feet straight up and land on both feet. As with the traditional jump, athletes should start and land in an athletic position, and tucking knees to the chest is prohibited.
### ¾ Court Sprint
In the ¾ Court Sprint, athletes will start on the baseline in a split stance and sprint to the opposite free throw line. This drill features a hand start and an electronic finish to ensure accuracy and consistency in timing. The timing will commence as soon as the athlete begins to move.
### Lane Drill
The Lane Drill requires athletes to start on one side of the lane near the baseline. They will sprint to the elbow, shuffle across the lane, backpedal to the opposite baseline, shuffle across the lane again (ensuring they touch the lane line), and then sprint and shuffle back to complete the drill. This exercise tests speed, agility, and coordination.
### Standing Broad Jump
In the Standing Broad Jump, athletes will jump as far as they can from a standing position with their feet parallel. This drill assesses explosive power and leg strength.
### X Out Layups
Athletes will begin under the hoop and carry the ball to the elbow, taking one dribble before executing a layup. After making the layup, they will retrieve the ball from the hoop and sprint to the opposite elbow. Athletes will be timed for one minute, counting the number of successful layups made during that period.
### 5 Spot Shooting
In the 5 Spot Shooting drill, athletes will also be timed for one minute to see how many shots they can take and how many they can make. The shooting locations will include two shots from the baseline to the elbow area, as well as a transition three-pointer.
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These drills are designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of an athlete’s skills and capabilities on the basketball court. Participation in these drills will not only showcase individual talent but also highlight areas for improvement, making them an essential part of any basketball combine training.
| Fitness Component | Test | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 185 pound Bench Press | The maximum number of bench press repetitions at 185 pounds is recorded. This is a test of maximum strength and repetition (strength) endurance. The test also requires excellent bench press technique to maximize the athlete's score. See more details of the maximum bench press test and bench press technique. |
| Power | Vertical Jump | The vertical jump is a test of an athlete’s explosive leg power. There are two versions of this test performed, the standard (no step) vertical jump and a running Max Vert. |
| Speed | ¾ Court Sprint | Time to sprint over the distance of three quarters of the court is measured in seconds. Maximum running speed is important in basketball, though the acceleration or time over the first few steps is probably more important. See the details of the 3/4 sprint test procedure. |
| Agility | Lane Agility Drill | Agility is very important in basketball, and is measured using the lane agility test at the NBA camp. The Lane Agility test measures how fast a player moves laterally around the key. See more about the lane agility test. |
| Agility | Reactive Shuttle Run | A newer test which has been measured from at least 2010 is sometimes referred to as the reactive shuttle test. The players start in the middle of the key and run to each side of the key before returning to the center. |
| Body Size | Anthropometrical measurements that are taken include height with and without shoes, weight, wingspan and standing reach. Percent body fat has also been measured in the last few years. |
