Basketball Player Development Series with Tim Springer

From the Coach’s Clipboard Basketball Playbook
"Helping coaches coach better..."

Tim Springer is an elite basketball trainer/coach in the San Antonio area (see bio below). Coach Springer presents this player workout.

2 step Finishes

Diagram A. Left and right hand on left, middle and right of rim. A coach contests or gives contact.

basketball guard drill - 2 step Finishes

Ladder to Score

Diagram B. Player runs through a ladder to catch into rip series.

basketball guard drill - Ladder to Score

Self Pass Turn Around Jump Shots

Diagram C. Player starts at basket and self passes to various spots for turnaround jump shot. Make 20 in 2 minutes.

basketball guard drill - Self Pass Turn Around Jump Shots

Triple Threat Help Attacks

Diagram D. Coach passes to player in triple threat position. Player quickly reads coach's foot and attacks then makes move on cone (help defense). Progression: 1 dribble jump shot

basketball guard drill - Triple Threat Help Attacks

Change of Directions Attacks with Defense

Diagram E. Player attacks coach with change of direction move and scores. Takes ball out of net and performs change of directions through cones. Coach gives resistance to player on move to simulate game contact.

basketball guard drill - Change of Directions Attacks with Defense

Change of Direction Moves:
  • In and Out
  • Crossover
  • Between the Legs
  • Behind the Back
  • Spin Move

Double Cone Series

Diagram F. Triple threat attack from first cone. Change of direction to perimeter on second cone, dribble pivot and attack again.

basketball guard drill - Double Cone Series


Training Coach Tim Springer

Coach Tim Springer is the founder of Spartan Basketball in the San Antonio area. Coach Springer has trained over 500 players and coaches in the San Antonio Basketball Community.

His program features:
  • Premier Basketball Camps (San Antonio and surrounding areas)
  • High Intensity Skills Clinics
  • Private Lessons for Basketball Players of All Ages (San Antonio and surrounding areas)
  • Training for Club and School Season Tryouts
  • San Antonio Coaches Clinics
  • Clinics at the AT & T Center - same court as the San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio Silver Stars play on!
  • Spartan Character Classes - teaching goal setting, planning workouts, and overall character development