https://spotbasket.com https://spotbasket.com https://www.basketball-reference.com/ https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ https://www.si.com/nba First, familiarize yourself with your environment. When you're outdoors, the court might be dusty , or you have to deal with breezes. So, when performing ball-handling drills, try to incorporate mobility ; think about practicing with resistance bands to build strength. Want to replicate the effect of close defense? Use a partner for shadow drills, where they act as a defender, even if it gets cramped and awkward. Makes you think on your feet, right? Indoors, it's about precision . The floor is sleek, which is great for high-speed drills. Work on layups with an extra challenge–make them switch between right and left hands each time . Helps build dual-handed skills. Set up obstacles, maybe even chairs or cones, and go through a dribbling challenge. I remember once seeing a young player, Mia, transform her game just by concentrating on how to navigate around a few cones. She learned not just the mechanics, but how to read defensive movements, even in tight spaces . And let's not forget shooting , the bread and butter of basketball! Outdoors, the illumination varies–the sun can be harsh , which is tricky. But you can practice adjusting your shot based on the position and distance from the hoop. Do a few shooting drills at various angles, maybe even simulate game situations where you're receiving the ball and shooting quickly. Inside, try using a wall–a rebounder– for practicing shooting from different spots. Last season, when Tim worked on this inside, he improved his shooting percentage by almost 10%. Minor adjustments can lead to big results . The unpredictability of outdoor training adds character to the game. One rainy afternoon, we created a makeshift court in my driveway because we were unable to hit the gym. The kids had a blast slipping and sliding, but they also learned to keep their balance. It’s those moments of adap