The "Ugly" and "Sloppy" Racecar Drill: Why More Turnovers In Practice Lead to Better Decisions and Fewer Turnovers On Game Day!

When players make mistakes during practice how does it make you feel?

If you're like most coaches when you see a long stretch of mistakes it probably makes you feel a little bit anxious or uneasy.

Well, sometimes embracing a long stretch of mistakes can actually be a good thing.

In fact, that's the mindset of Rob Brost. And in case you don't know who he is...

Coach Brost was named Coach of the Year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

So, it's probably wise to at least consider his perspective.

When it comes to practice, Rob Brost does something quite interesting with his teams...

He runs an offensive drill that creates pure and utter chaos.

The pace is frantic!

There are turnovers left and right. And there are rushed shots all over the place.

This sloppy basketball just looks plain ugly.

So why does Rob Brost take this approach?

Because practicing at this super-charged pace, makes everything slow down for players on game day.

And the slower pace of game-day basketball makes decision-making a lot easier for his players.

But here's how it becomes even more of an advantage...

The game will feel slower for your team. But not so much for your opponents who don't practice this way.

They're going to feel like they're stuck in a Jumanji-like stampede.

If you want your players to have this type of advantage on game day, watch the video below.

This is an excerpt from Rob Brost's Get Comfortable Playing Offense at an Uncomfortable Pace.

Comments Most Likes First   Oldest First   Newest First Dan Smith says: 12/1/2023 at 5:03:51 PM I like the quicker and longer outlet passes from the inbounds, especially hitting the ball handler in stride...helps to save seconds so the players don't have to be as frantic once they get the ball past mid court. Like     login   register Justin says: 9/18/2023 at 8:16:11 PM This is definitely going into my handbook! Trying this out tomorrow! Thanks. Like   1 reply   login   register Dr. Bennie Shaw says: 12/1/2023 at 11:47:15 AM I truly love the race car drill. I run this pace in the game, but having the pace and short period of time to get the ball in the paint is fantastic. This drill will help my team increase their pace even more. Dr. Bennie Shaw Space Coast Jr. /Sr. High Sch Girls’ Basketball Program Cocoa, Florida Like     login   register JVaughn73 says: 3/9/2023 at 4:13:03 PM Thank you so much for this drill. It really teaches kids to make quick decisions without panic and to move at a fast pace. Our high school freshmen team looked like deer in the headlights against an aggressive press, and this would help them be ready for that pressure. Like     login   register Coach Bash says: 9/18/2022 at 7:58:30 PM One of the best decision making drill I’ve seen,Really like this! Like   1 reply   login   register Barb says: 9/19/2022 at 7:41:52 AM Glad to hear, thank you for the feedback. Like     login   register Mike Wolcott says: 9/16/2022 at 5:00:30 PM Great drill. Did not think about chaos and turnovers leading to better decision making. I will be trying this drill with my varsity guys. Like   1 reply   login   register Barb says: 9/19/2022 at 7:17:01 AM Glad to hear, thank you for the feedback. Like     login   register

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