How We Help Basketball Trainers

If you are currently a basketball trainer or would like to become one we have many resources to help you in the career of basketball training.  One of the keys to being a good basketball trainer and suceeding in the business is being knowledgeable.  Here at HoopsKing we have worked with some of the best basketball trainers in the world:

  • Ganon Baker - Known all over the world and in business for 20+ Years
  • Jay Hernandez - Currently with the Charlotte Bobcats as an Assistant Coach
  • Jason Otter - Famous for his Point Guard Elite Camps
  • Dorian Lee - Atlanta, GA based trainer who has worked with Pros, College, & High School Stars

The basketball trainers above have been very successful and we would suggest you start by looking at the materials we have available from them.  It's not just about the drills they do but how they teach, the enthusiasm they have, the incredible skill they possess, and their passion for basketball.  Being a great basketball trainer is a lot more than just doing some fancy looking drills.

Videos for Basketball Trainers

Now of course you should checkout all of the videos we have for the trainers above first.  But we also rent instructional basketball DVDs through the mail so you can learn from all the top coaches in the game.  We have over 900 DVD titles for rent which if you study you will master each segment of the game you are focusing on.  You will see different teaching methods from coaches.  This is key to being a great trainer and being able to reach various players.  Not all students learn the same.  Some get it from being told and others get it from being shown and by watching various coaches teach the same subject it will give you new ideas and help develop your style and help you reach any player.

Training Equipment for Basketball Trainers

Be sure to checkout our great selection of Basketball Training Equipment that you can use with your clients to improve their game.  Our basketball training pads are used by NBA teams on down to high schools to introduce contact to players so they learn how to play vs. contact instead of melting vs. pressure.

 We can help you become a Basketball Trainer so let us know if you have any questions.

 

 

Toughness Training Pad - dribble Toughness Training Pad
HoopsKing Basketball Toughness Training Pad $69.99
Transform Your Training with the HoopsKing Toughness Training Pad Unlock unparalleled training efficiency and performance with the HoopsKing Toughness Training Pad. Designed for basketball coaches, trainers, and players, this innovative tool revolutionizes how you engage with contact drills, enhancing player toughness and resilience on the court. Revolutionize your basketball training with the HoopsKing Toughness Training Pad - your essential tool for integrating realistic contact in every drill. Lightweight and versatile, the Toughness Training Pad allows for dynamic use across various basketball drills, from finishing moves at the rim to aggressive defense and rebounding tactics. It's the perfect blend of functionality and convenience. Enhanced Skill Development: Elevate player performance under pressure by simulating game-like contact in drills. Versatility in Use: From dribbling to shooting and rebounding, this pad adds a physicality aspect, preparing players for real-game intensity. Lightweight Design: Unlike traditional bulky pads, its lightweight design ensures mobility, making it easy to incorporate into any drill without hindering movement. Take your team's training to the next level. Introduce the HoopsKing Toughness Training Pad into your regimen and witness a transformation in player toughness and game performance. Key Features and Benefits Finishing Moves: Enhances players' ability to maintain focus and control when facing contact at the rim. Dribbling Drills: Simulates defensive pressure, improving ball handling and protection under physical play. Shooting Practice: Trains players to adjust their shots over taller defenders, encouraging a higher shot arc. Rebounding Drills: Builds strength and balance in securing rebounds under pressure. Post Play Mastery: Significantly benefits offensive and defensive post players by simulating body contact, teaching them to secure their position, utilize their body efficiently, and execute plays with higher physical confidence. This focused training ensures players become adept at holding their ground and making strategic plays under pressure. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: How does the Toughness Training Pad differ from traditional training pads? A: The HoopsKing Pad is uniquely lightweight and wearable, offering ease of movement and the ability to participate actively in drills, unlike larger, more cumbersome training pads. Q: Can the pad be used in drills for all player positions? A: Absolutely. The pad's versatility makes it suitable for players of all positions, enhancing dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defensive skills across the board. Q: Is the Toughness Training Pad suitable for all ages and skill levels? A: Yes, the pad is designed to benefit players at any stage of their basketball journey, from beginners getting accustomed to contact to advanced players refining their in-game resilience. Transform your training sessions, instill confidence in your players, and elevate their performance under pressure with the HoopsKing Toughness Training Pad. Experience the game-changing benefits of integrated contact drills and propel your team to success.
Youth basketball player using HoopsKing shooting aid to practice proper shooting form and follow through How to Stop Thumbing the Basketball
Perfect Jump Shot Strap (Off Hand) $19.97
Basketball Shooting Aid Stop Letting the Off Hand Push Their Shot Off Line The Perfect Jump Shot Strap helps players train cleaner shooting mechanics by limiting guide-hand interference. Instead of letting the off hand push, twist, or thumb the ball, your player gets focused reps that reinforce a better shooting-hand release. For parents, this is a simple way to help without constantly correcting from the driveway. For players, it creates a physical reminder every time they shoot. For coaches and trainers, it is an easy shooting station tool for one of the most common form problems in youth basketball. 01 Guide hand stays controlled 02 Shooting hand does the work 03 Reps become more focused Train the release, not just the shot count. Use the strap during form shooting reps to help keep the guide hand from taking over. Controls the off hand during release Simple tool for focused form reps Easy to add to shooting workouts Helps reduce two-hand shooting habits Back to Add to Cart Watch How It Works The Problem A player can work hard and still miss because the guide hand takes over. Every basketball parent knows the feeling. Your child wants to shoot better, wants more confidence, and keeps putting up shots — but when the ball leaves their hand, the off hand can quietly ruin the release. Some players push with the thumb. Some twist the ball. Some use both hands without realizing it. The result is the same: shots that look close can still miss left or right because the ball is not coming cleanly off the shooting hand. Parents cannot take the shot for their child. But they can help them build cleaner reps before the next practice, tryout, or game. The Solution Train the guide hand to guide — not shoot. The Perfect Jump Shot Strap is designed to help keep the off hand from taking over the release. It gives players a physical cue so they can feel what it is like when the shooting hand controls the shot. Instead of a parent repeating “stop using your guide hand,” the strap helps the player experience the correction through repetition. That matters because better shooting habits are built one clean rep at a time. Helps reduce off-hand thumbing and guide-hand push. Encourages a cleaner one-hand shooting release. Gives players a simple tool for focused form shooting. Works for short driveway, gym, or practice shooting blocks. Back to Add to Cart How It Helps Cleaner shooting confidence starts with cleaner reps. This is not about making wild promises. It is about helping your player repeat a better shooting habit until it starts to feel more natural. 1 Reduces Guide-Hand Interference Helps limit the off hand from pushing, twisting, or thumbing the ball during the shot. 2 Builds Release Awareness Gives players a better feel for when the shooting hand is doing the work. 3 Makes Reps More Focused Turns casual shooting into intentional form work with a clear purpose. 4 Helps Parents Coach Less The strap provides the cue, so parents do not have to keep repeating the same correction. 5 Simple to Add to Workouts Use it before practice, during driveway workouts, or as part of a shooting station. 6 Built for Repetition Better habits come from repeated quality reps, not random shots with the same mistake. Watch It Work See how the Perfect Jump Shot Strap trains the off hand. Watch how this basketball shooting aid fits into shooting workouts and helps players understand what the guide hand should — and should not — do. How to Make Your Off Hand Better See how the strap helps address guide-hand interference. Why Shooter’s Touch Matters Learn how release feel can affect shot direction and confidence. Easy to Use A quick look at how the strap fits into form shooting practice. Break Test Product durability video for parents, coaches, and trainers. Why Parents Buy This You cannot control the coach’s rotation. You can control the quality of reps your player gets. Parents want to help their child without turning every workout into an argument. The Perfect Jump Shot Strap gives your player a clear training cue and gives you a better way to support their shooting development. More confident shooters usually do not become confident by accident. They get focused reps that make them feel more prepared when the ball finds them in a real game. This is for the parent who wants their player to look ready. Ready when they get an open shot. Ready when the gym gets loud. Ready when a coach gives them a chance. Ready to shoot with more belief instead of hesitation. Training Plan Use it in short, focused shooting blocks. The goal is not to wear the strap forever. The goal is to help your player feel the difference between a guide hand and a shooting hand. Start close to the basket Use form shooting range first so the player can focus on the release instead of power. Keep the shooting hand finishing straight Watch for a clean follow-through without the guide hand pushing across the ball. Move back only after clean reps Distance should come after the player can repeat the habit near the basket. Remove the strap and repeat the same feel The player should try to keep the same release pattern without the training aid. For Coaches & Trainers A simple shooting station tool for fixing a common mistake. Coaches and trainers can use the Perfect Jump Shot Strap with players who struggle to keep the guide hand quiet during the release. Add it to form shooting, close-range reps, individual workouts, camp stations, or team shooting development. It gives players immediate feedback without overcomplicating practice. Coach-Friendly Uses Form shooting station before practice. Individual correction with younger shooters. Camp or clinic shooting mechanics station. Short close-range rep blocks before moving farther out. Trainer-led sessions for players who thumb the ball. Who It’s For Built for players who need cleaner shooting habits. A practical basketball shooting aid for parents, players, coaches, and trainers who want more focused shooting reps. Youth Players Helps young players learn the difference between the shooting hand and guide hand. Middle School Players Useful when players are shooting more often and need better release habits. High School Players A focused tool for players trying to become more consistent and trustworthy shooters. Parents Great for parents building a simple at-home basketball training setup. Coaches Easy to add to practice stations, shooting correction, and skill development blocks. Trainers A practical tool for players who repeatedly push the ball with the off hand. Basketball Shooting Training Aid A simple tool for players working on shooting form at home or in practice. The HoopsKing Perfect Jump Shot Strap is basketball training equipment built for players who need to reduce guide-hand interference and develop cleaner shooting mechanics through focused repetition. For parents looking for youth basketball training equipment, coaches building shooting stations, or trainers helping players fix thumbing the basketball, this off-hand shooting aid gives players a clear way to work on their release without overcomplicating the workout. FAQ Common questions from parents, players, and coaches. What does the Perfect Jump Shot Strap do? It helps limit off-hand interference during the shot, encouraging the player to rely more on the shooting hand for the release. Can this help if my child thumbs the basketball? Yes. It is designed for players who push or thumb the ball with the guide hand. The strap gives them a physical reminder to keep the off hand from taking over. Is this good for youth basketball players? Yes. It can be especially useful for younger players who are still learning the difference between the shooting hand and the guide hand. Can my child use this at home? Yes. Players can use it during short shooting workouts at home, in the driveway, in the gym, or before practice. Does this guarantee my player will shoot better? No training aid can guarantee results. The strap helps create more focused reps, but improvement still depends on consistent practice, effort, and proper shooting habits. How often should it be used? Use it in short, focused shooting blocks. The goal is quality repetition, not just more shots. Players should focus on clean form before adding speed or distance. Is this useful for coaches? Yes. Coaches can use it in form shooting stations, skill development periods, camps, clinics, and individual correction sessions. Can this help a player trying to earn more playing time? It can help them train a skill coaches care about: shooting with cleaner mechanics and more confidence. Playing time is never guaranteed, but better preparation gives players a stronger chance to look ready when opportunity comes. Final Step Give your player more than hope. Give them better shooting reps. The players who improve are usually the ones getting more focused reps when no one is watching. Help your child build the kind of shooting confidence that starts before game day. Back to Add to Cart Watch Videos First
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Defender Extender Basketball Training Pads from HoopsKing Use the Defender Extender basketball training pads to teach players to shoot over a taller defender in basketball.
Defender Extender™ Basketball Training Pads $79.99 $89.99
Prepare Players to Face Longer, Taller, & more Athletic Players...Before they Get to the Next Level Teach players how to move the defense without taking a gazillion dribbles. Watch how good players in college and the pros use jabs, fakes, and straight line drives to score. The Defender Extender pads help players do this against simulated taller players so it's easy when they go against smaller players. Learn to shoot over a coach or trainer with the Defender Extender Training Pads will make it easy for you to shoot over taller players in real games. Learn exactly how much space you need to get your shot off or how high that floater has to be to become unstoppable in the paint. Simulate Practicing Against Players as Big as the Pros! Imagine if you could practice against Kevin Durant every day for a summer. How much better would you get? If you were a high schooler and worked on your offensive moves every day vs. Durant and then went back to your normal level of competition how easy would it be for you to dominate?  Practicing against someone so big and long would make your normal level easy. Introducing the Defender Extender training pads. The Defender Extender training pads allow a coach, trainer, or partner to simulate a much taller player than you would normally play against. As you move up levels in basketball, from junior high to high school, high school to college, college to the pros, your competition will get taller, longer, and more athletic. The Defender Extender training pads can simulate all 3 of these even though you don’t have Kevin Durant to practice against! With the Defender Extender training pads you will have to work that much harder to get your shot off, dribble the ball down the floor, drive to the basket, finish at the rim, make a pass, and more! The Defender Extender training pads are truly must have basketball training equipment for any team or individual serious about developing and becoming the best player they can be. Here are some great uses of the Defender Extender training pads: Dribbling – Have a partner use the Defender Extender training pads while you bring the ball down the floor. Your defender quickly has the wingspan and reach of an NBA guard. You will really learn to protect the basketball and utilize changing speeds & direction efficiently to overcome the increased reach and quickness of the defender. Offense Moves – Whether in the post or driving to the basket, playing against a taller, longer, and more athletic player will require you to outsmart the defense to beat them. Once you become inferior athletically, you must become superior mentally if you are going to compete at that level. The Defender Extender training pads are perfect for any age. Just adjust your hands on the sticks to change your wingspan. They are made of very soft material and it does not hurt to get hit with them so they are also good for contact drills. World Renowned Trainer Ganon Baker Loves the Defender Extender Pads... Help Players Score More at the Basket In driving to the basket, the Defender Extender sticks are useful in many ways. Reaching into knock the ball away Contesting the shot and the dribble. Driving at shoulder to hip level. Finishing over taller players Providing Contact Closeout Size: 27" X 6" X 6" (Pad is 16" in length and handle is 11" for a total of 27" in length) Steph Curry Training with the Defender Extender Pads! Pads appear at 6 seconds into the video. Here's What Coaches and Trainers are Saying...
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P.R.O. Bands Basketball Resistance Training Bands for Strength, Speed & Vertical Jump Training from $19.99
Basketball Resistance Training Build Stronger, Quicker, More Explosive Basketball Movement P.R.O. Bands give players a simple way to add resistance to workouts, on-court movement, strength drills, flexibility work, and basketball-specific athletic training without needing a full weight room. 41-inch loop bands 4 resistance levels Use at home, court, gym, or practice Great for players, parents, trainers, and teams Choose Your Band Size Find the Right Resistance Starting at $19.99 See the Training Uses One Band. More Ways to Make Ordinary Reps Harder. Use P.R.O. Bands for resisted first-step work, bodyweight strength training, squats, jumps, stretching, and on-court athletic development drills. Add resistance to first-step and drive work Use for squats and lower-body strength Train players to stay lower and attack harder Add resistance to explosive jump work Use for push-ups, shoulders, and upper-body reps Skill Matters. But Athleticism Changes How the Game Feels. A player can have solid skills and still struggle when the game gets faster, more physical, and more crowded. Stronger legs, better balance, more body control, and a quicker first step can make every skill feel easier to use. Parents Notice When Their Player Looks a Step Slow Maybe your player works hard, but still gets bumped off cuts, loses position on rebounds, or struggles to explode past a defender. P.R.O. Bands help make simple training more demanding so the body has to work with more intent. Players Need Reps That Feel Different Ordinary workouts can become too easy. Add resistance, and basic movements suddenly require more focus, stronger posture, better balance, and more effort through the entire rep. Coaches Need Tools That Do Not Waste Practice Time P.R.O. Bands are easy to bring out for stations, warmups, strength blocks, flexibility work, and athletic development without building an entire practice around one piece of equipment. Why Players Train With Resistance Make Strength, Quickness, and Explosive Movement Part of the Routine These bands are built for basketball players who need more than casual reps. They help turn short workouts into focused, resisted training blocks. 01 Resisted First-Step Work Add resistance to drive moves and change-of-direction work so players have to stay lower, lean into the move, and push harder through the floor. 02 Lower-Body Strength Training Use P.R.O. Bands for squats, lunges, resisted jumps, and bodyweight strength sessions when a full weight room is not available. 03 Upper-Body and Core Work Add resistance to push-ups, shoulder presses, thrusters, rows, and movement patterns that help players build stronger, more controlled bodies. 04 Flexible Training Anywhere Keep bands in a gym bag, backpack, garage, training facility, or practice basket so serious reps are never limited to one location. Choose Your Resistance Pick the Band That Matches the Player and the Drill Each P.R.O. Band is 41 inches long and comes in a different resistance level. Choose lighter resistance for younger athletes, upper-body work, and stretching. Choose heavier resistance for stronger athletes and lower-body explosiveness training. Small Black 10–30 lbs. resistance Best starting option for elementary to junior high athletes, lighter upper-body work, push-ups, shoulder presses, and stretching. Medium Purple 30–50 lbs. resistance Great for junior high, high school, and many female college players. Useful for explosive dribble work and all-around strength training. Large Green 65–85 lbs. resistance Best for stronger high school players and up. Ideal for lower-body strength, squats, and resisted athletic movement. X-Large Blue 100–150 lbs. resistance Built for big, strong athletes using heavier resistance for explosive training, leg strength, and demanding lower-body work. Band Size Resistance Recommended For Current Price Black 41" x 3/4" 10–30 lbs. Elementary to junior high, light upper-body work, stretching $19.99 Purple 41" x 1 1/4" 30–50 lbs. Junior high to high school, all-around training $24.99 Green 41" x 2 1/4" 65–85 lbs. High school and up, stronger lower-body work $29.99 Blue 41" x 1 3/4" 100–150 lbs. College-level and very strong athletes $34.99 Select Your Resistance Basketball-Specific Training Ideas Use It for the Athletic Movements Players Actually Need P.R.O. Bands can fit into short home workouts, team stations, trainer sessions, warmups, and strength blocks without overcomplicating the workout. Explosive Drive Work Use around-the-waist resistance to help players practice attacking lower, pushing harder, and staying balanced through the first step. Squats and Lunges Add band tension to lower-body strength work so players can train legs, hips, posture, and control without needing machines. Strength Circuits Build simple circuits with push-ups, presses, rows, thrusters, and core work to keep players training with structure and purpose. Who It Helps Built for Players Who Need Better Reps Between Games Parents cannot control the rotation. Coaches cannot personally develop every athlete every day. But better tools can help players train with more purpose when nobody is forcing them to. For Parents Helping Their Player Get More Serious P.R.O. Bands are easy to keep at home, in the garage, in a gym bag, or near the driveway. They give your player a simple way to train strength, quickness, mobility, and body control without needing a trainer every session. Great for players who need to get stronger without waiting for the weight room. Useful for short workouts before practice, after school, or on off days. Helps parents support training without needing to design a complicated program. For Coaches, Trainers, Camps, and Team Workouts Coaches can use P.R.O. Bands for warmups, resisted movement, strength stations, flexibility work, and athletic development blocks that fit into existing practices. Add resistance stations to practice without adding bulky equipment. Use different resistance levels for youth, middle school, high school, and older athletes. Keep training organized for camps, clinics, and small-group workouts. Why This Beats Random Workouts Give Players a Tool That Makes Training Feel More Serious The goal is not just doing more exercises. The goal is doing better reps with enough resistance to force focus, posture, balance, and effort. Ordinary Unstructured Workouts Players often go through movements without enough challenge. Workouts can become repetitive, casual, and easy to skip. Home training can feel disconnected from basketball movement. Strength work may be limited if there is no weight room access. P.R.O. Bands Training Adds resistance to basketball movement, strength work, and flexibility sessions. Gives players a simple tool they can use almost anywhere. Creates more focused reps in short workouts and team stations. Offers multiple resistance levels so players can progress over time. Product Details Simple, Portable, and Easy to Add to Basketball Training Choose the resistance level that fits the athlete, the exercise, and the training goal. Use lighter bands for younger athletes, upper-body exercises, and flexibility work. Use heavier bands for stronger players and lower-body power training. 41" Loop Band Length Each band is 41 inches long and built for resistance training, strength work, flexibility, and athletic development exercises. 4 Resistance Options Choose Small, Medium, Large, or X-Large depending on age, strength level, and how the band will be used. 🏀 Basketball Uses Use for resisted drives, squats, jumps, warmups, mobility, stretching, push-ups, shoulder work, and training stations. Bag Train Almost Anywhere Keep one in a gym bag, team equipment room, car, home gym, or backpack so players can train without bulky equipment. Questions Before You Buy Choosing the Right Basketball Resistance Band Use these answers to decide which P.R.O. Band makes the most sense for your player, team, or training setup. Which P.R.O. Band should a youth player start with? The Small Black band is usually the best starting point for elementary to junior high athletes, lighter strength work, push-ups, shoulder presses, and stretching. Which band is best for high school basketball players? Many high school players can use the Medium Purple band for all-around training. Stronger athletes may prefer the Large Green band for lower-body strength and resisted movement. Can these bands help with vertical jump training? They can be used as part of a vertical jump training routine for squats, resisted jumps, lunges, and lower-body strength work. Results depend on consistency, effort, technique, and the full training plan. Can players use P.R.O. Bands at home? Yes. Players can use them at home, in a garage, driveway, gym, or on the court for short workouts, strength circuits, stretching, and basketball-specific resistance drills. Are these useful for coaches and teams? Yes. Coaches can use them for warmups, strength stations, athletic development blocks, resisted drive work, flexibility sessions, and team training circuits. Do players need weights to use them? No. P.R.O. Bands can be used with bodyweight exercises. Stronger athletes may also use bands with certain weight-room movements when supervised and trained properly. Can one player use more than one resistance level? Yes. A player may use a lighter band for upper-body work or stretching and a heavier band for squats, lower-body strength, or resisted movement. What makes these basketball training bands different from random gym bands? P.R.O. Bands are positioned for basketball training uses like resisted drives, explosive movement, jump work, strength circuits, and on-court athletic development. Help Your Player Train Like Athleticism Actually Matters The players who separate usually do more than shoot around. They build strength, body control, quickness, and confidence through better reps. Add P.R.O. Bands to your training setup and make ordinary workouts feel more serious. Choose Your Band Size Compare Resistance Levels