A cramped space doesn't have to limit development. Whether you're a parent helping your child or a coach giving players homework, anyone can get quality work done in a garage or driveway. With a flat surface and a ball, players can build solid fundamentals right at home. Each drill below fits inside a typical garage space and reinforces habits that actually would translate to game situations.

For each drill, we've included a YouTube video too. While not all of them are in the garage, they should give you a good idea of how they work and how to adapt them to your garage space. Let's dig in.

1. Two-Ball Pound Dribble

Stand near the center of the garage with a ball in each hand. Pound them simultaneously at knee height for 30 seconds, then alternate hands in a quick rhythm. The goal is to keep eyes up while maintaining control of both balls.

2. Chair Change-of-Direction

Place a folding chair in front of you. Dribble toward it, execute a crossover or between-the-legs move at the chair, and explode past. Repeat from different angles to sharpen footwork and speed in tight spaces.

3. Wall Form Shooting

Find a sturdy wall and aim at a chalk or taped square. From five feet away, snap your wrist and focus on a high follow-through. Catch the ball on the bounce and repeat for 50 reps to groove proper mechanics without a rim.

4. Dribble Progression

Dribbling is the best thing you can do in the garage to up your game. After you've done a two hand pound dribble to warm up, take it up a bit and follow a routine similar to this one below.

5. Line Slide Closeouts

Use floor lines or tape to mark a straight path. Start in a defensive stance, slide to one end, plant, and sprint forward into a controlled closeout. Backpedal to your starting spot and repeat for conditioning and defensive fundamentals.

Wrapping Up

Limited space shouldn't hold back a young player's progress. Consistently working through these drills builds confidence, coordination, and game-ready skills. Encourage short, focused sessions that emphasize quality over quantity to keep training fun and effective.

As always, you can load drills like this into Elite Hoops to build a routine that grows with your player.