Tip Drill
Player tosses the ball off the backboard and tips it back off the glass repeatedly with one or both hands before finally securing it, building strength and timing for tip-ins and second-chance putbacks.
Coaching focus: Rebounding
Rebounding is won with positioning and effort before jumping ability — teach the box-out first, then the pursuit of the ball, then the outlet. All three, every rep.
Frequently asked questions
Player tosses the ball off the backboard and tips it back off the glass repeatedly with one or both hands before finally securing it, building strength and timing for tip-ins and second-chance putbacks. Run it for about 8 minutes with ball and hoop.
Tip 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.
Run Tip Drill for about 8 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball, hoop.
Coaching Tip Drill?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Tip Drill into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
The community is free and always will be. No card needed for either.