Basketball π training with
Coach Naquil Jones
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Coach Naquil Jones
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Get a free trial training
Pay $0 today$36per lesson after trial99
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Naquil is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
6 ratings5 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Naquil is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
6 ratings5 reviews
About your basketball coach
For two decades, I've been driven by a passion for unlocking the potential within every basketball player. My coaching philosophy centers on building a strong foundation of fundamental skills while nurturing a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Let's work together to elevate your game.
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Years Playing: 20 years
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Given: 14 training
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Accomplishments
βguard, wearing the #12 jersey. Overall Stats Summary: gp 28, pts/g 19.7, fg% 44.8, 3pt % 33.6, ft% 73.0, reb/g 5.2, a/g 3.8. Captain 1st team all-conference 1st team all-region Conference finals MVP 2015-2017 Slippery Rock University- played as a guard and wore #12 jersey. Overall Stats Summary: gp 40, pts/g .412, 3pt % .313, reb/g 129. Captain All PSAC Second Team 2017 El Salvador Tour Team MVP
Beginner training plan
Your first training1. Warm-Up & Dynamic Stretching
Goal: Get the body ready and prevent injury.
Activities:
β’ Jogging around the court (2β3 laps)
β’ High knees, butt kicks, lateral slides
β’ Arm circles, trunk twists, ankle rolls
Training 2-3 2. Ball Handling Basics
Goal: Introduce dribbling with control and awareness.
Drills:
β’ Stationary dribbling (right hand, left hand, crossover)
β’ Walking dribbles (zigzag with right/left hand)
β’ βKeep It Lowβ game (dribble under knee height for 20 seconds)
3. Passing Fundamentals
Goal: Learn accurate and safe passing techniques.
Drills:
β’ Chest pass and bounce pass with partner (10 reps each)
β’ βPass & Moveβ drill (pass then run to new spot)
β’ Monkey-in-the-middle (if thereβs 3 players, focus on timing & spacing)
Training 4-104. Shooting Form & Practice
Goal: Build correct shooting mechanics.
Drills:
β’ Form shooting close to basket (1-hand focus, B.E.E.F. principle)
β’ Layup lines (start with dominant hand)
β’ Spot shooting (short range only β 2β3 spots)
5. Basic Footwork & Defense
Goal: Introduce movement without the ball and defense stance.
Drills:
β’ Defensive slides (no crossing feet)
β’ Closeout technique (run-stop-hands up)
β’ Jump-stop and pivot drills (learn control when catching the ball)
Advanced training plan
Your first trainingLesson 1: Elite Ball Handling & Decision-Making
Focus: Tight handle under pressure, change of pace
Warm-up
β’ Dynamic mobility (hips, hamstrings, shoulders)
β’ 2-ball dribbling: 2 sets of 30 seconds (same time & alternating)
Main Drills
1. Cone Alley Dribble Series (10 min)
β’ 6 cones, 2 feet apart: combo moves at each cone (inside-out + cross, behind-the-back + spin)
β’ Emphasize change of speed
2. Live Defender Pressure Drills (15 min)
β’ Partner plays full-court 1-on-1 defense
β’ Offense focuses on protecting the ball and finishing
3. Read & React Drill
β’ Partner shows hand late: you choose split, retreat, or blow-by
β’ Use decision-based reactions to screens (hedge, switch, drop)
4. Attack & Kick Drill
β’ Drive hard, draw help, kick to shooter
β’ Use skip, pocket, and hook passes off dribble
Finisher
β’ 1-on-1 from different zones (wing, top, corner, high post)
β’ Max 3 dribbles, emphasize counter-move use
Training 2-3Lesson 2: Advanced Shooting & Footwork
Focus: Off-the-dribble, off-the-catch, footwork precision
Warm-up
β’ Form shooting: 3 spots, 10 makes each
β’ βHop or 1-2β footwork reps: 10 each footwork
Main Drills
1. Transition 3s
β’ Sprint into spot, catch-shoot
β’ Mix pull-ups and spot-ups
2. Drift & Relocate
β’ Corner relocation, drift baseline reads
β’ Emphasize footwork off movement
3. 1-Dribble Pull-up Progression
β’ Left/right pulls from 5 spots
β’ Add jab series, hesitation first
4. Off-Screen Shooting
β’ Down screen to curl/fade/pop
β’ Partner feeds at game pace
5. Step-Back & Side-Step Series
β’ High repetitions, tight footwork
β’ 5 makes per move each direction
Finisher
β’ 50 makes from 5 spots (10 per spot: mix of off-the-catch & pull-ups)
β’ Track time and make percentage
Lesson 3: Finishing Masterclass
Focus: Finishing through contact, off both feet, ambidextrous touch
Warm-up
β’ Mikan variations (regular, reverse, 1-foot)
β’ Floaters from dotted line (5 each hand)
Main Drills
1. Contact Finishing Drill
β’ Use pad or body contact
β’ Finish high off glass, through contact
2. Euro/Pro Hop Series
β’ Euro, pro hop, jump stop into finish
β’ Add live defenders for challenge
3. Wrong Foot, Wrong Hand Finishing
β’ Work on deceptive footwork and off-hand finishes
4. Reverse & Inside Hand Finishes
β’ Layups on opposite side to avoid shot blockers
β’ Work under-the-rim craft
5. Floaters & Runners
β’ 3 zones: short, mid, long floater range
β’ One-dribble floaters & off-glide stops
Finisher
β’ 1-on-1 from the elbow down
β’ Finishing over rotating shot blocker (use big dummy/partner)
Training 4-10Lesson 4: Perimeter Defense & Lateral Speed
Focus: Elite-level on-ball defense, reaction time, lateral agility
Warm-up
β’ Defensive stance holds, lateral shuffle + closeout
β’ Resistance band slides (2 sets of 20 sec)
Main Drills
1. Mirror Drill
β’ Mirror partner for 30 sec sets
β’ Emphasize reaction and lateral movement
2. Closeout + Contain
β’ Partner catches ball, defender must closeout then contain 1-2 moves
β’ Add contest at end
3. Pick & Roll Defense Reads
β’ Practice ICE, hedge, and switch coverages
β’ Rotate defenders through all reads
4. Defensive Transition
β’ Sprint back, locate ball, closeout shooter
β’ Simulate scramble situations
Finisher
β’ 1-on-1 full court to 3 dribbles
β’ Defenders rotate each rep
β’ Goal: force pickup or tough shot
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Lesson 5: Game IQ + Conditioning
Focus: In-game reads, decision-making under fatigue, competitive edge
Warm-up
β’ Mental warm-up: call out situations (e.g., β10 seconds left, down 2β)
β’ Jog + sprint variations with ball
Main Drills
1. Advantage Drills
β’ 3-on-2, 4-on-3, decision-based
β’ Score or create within 5 seconds
2. Time & Score Situations
β’ Simulate 3-point lead, 1 minute left
β’ Work end-game execution (both sides of ball)
3. Sprint + Score
β’ Full-court sprint into shooting or finish
β’ Immediately reset into defense
4. Conditioning with Ball
β’ 30-second sprint-dribble combos
β’ Finish each sprint with shot or pass under pressure
Finisher
β’ Controlled 3-on-3 or 4-on-4 full court
β’ Use rules: no ball screens, only 2-dribble limit, or 10-sec shot clock
β’ Reflect on decisions after each possession
Youth players
Working with kidsBasics and fundamentals are the main focus and key.
Working with teenagersDepends on the skill level. But always start off with the basics and move on depending the skill set of the kid.
What you need to bringJust basketball gear and be ready to learn and get better each session.
What I can bringA basketball, workout cones.
Frequently asked questions
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Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!