Conditioning

Star Drill

Sprint and backpedal along five lines arranged in a star pattern from the corner to half-court and back, alternating forward sprints with defensive backpedals. Combines straight-line speed with change-of-direction conditioning.

Duration

10 min

Intensity

High

Ages

Ages 13–15, Ages 16+

Equipment

None

Coaching focus: Conditioning

Basketball conditioning should mirror the stop-start demands of the game — short, intense bursts with real recovery, not steady-state cardio. Tie conditioning to competitive targets whenever you can.

Frequently asked questions

How do you run the Star Drill drill?

What age group is the Star Drill drill for?

Star Drill works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.

How long should the Star Drill run?

Run Star Drill for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.

What equipment do I need for Star Drill?

No special equipment is required for Star Drill.

Coaching Star Drill?

Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Star Drill into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.

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Related conditioning drills

17s (Baseline Sprints)

Sideline-to-sideline touches — 17 in a target time. Classic conditioning finisher.

Suicides

Sprint from the baseline to each line on the court — free-throw line, half-court, far free-throw line, far baseline — touching each and returning before advancing to the next. Classic conditioning test with no ball involved.

Defensive Slide Conditioning

Slide in a defensive stance from sideline to sideline for a set number of trips without crossing the feet or standing upright. Builds the leg endurance and low-stance habit needed late in games.