Footwork Tips on Basketball

Tips jump stops
Stand on the baseline. Run to the free throw line and come to a 2-foot jump stop. Now run to half court and do a 2-foot jump stop. Run to the other free throw line and come to a jump stop. Then finish off by running to the other baseline and come to a jump stop. The keys to this drill are to stay low (and in an athletic posture) when running and coming to a jump stop.

Front and back pivots
Stand on the baseline. Run to the free throw line and come to a 2-foot jump stop and do a front pivot. Now, run to half court, come to a 2-foot jump stop, and this time to a back pivot. Run to the other free throw line, come to a jump stop and do a front pivot. Then run to the other baseline and do a back pivot.

Change of pace, change of direction
Stand on the baseline. Run in a zigzag motion the full length of the court. Vary your pace, and direction throughout the drill. Occasionally, come to a jump stop, do a pivot, then continue on with the drill. Run through this drill at game speeds, as if you were being guarded by a defender, and have to make moves to get open and keep them honest.

Secret Rebounding drill
Start with your back to the basket, around the middle of the key. Pretend a shot goes up, so you have to do a pivot to block out your man. Slide from side to side a few feet (as if you are blocking out an opponent), then explode up to grab a pretend rebound. Come down with a wide stance, on balance. Turn and pivot and make a pretend outlet pass to start the break.
I know these drills may sound overly simplistic. But that's the point. Basketball is a game of fundamentals and basics. It's a game about dribbling, passing, shooting, jumping, sliding, and cutting. Sometimes people ask for drills that are really dramatic, involve lots of directions, require lost of fancy gear or equipment, and should somehow almost instantly transform a player. Well, most drills aren't like that. A lot of the time, basic, solid drills based on the fundamentals work just fine.
It is important to break the game down into very basic parts and to work on those parts. By building and developing these basic parts of your game, you build a foundation for the rest of your game. You build the foundation for your athleticism, creativity, and talent to shine. Without the basics, without the foundation, you'll never get the chance to show your talent.