A “must-have” set of basic basketball coaching tips seems to come from anyone who has ever picked up a clipboard and whistle.
I guess I’m no different. The following aspects of coaching the game of basketball are, to me, the bedrock of a successful…
Weight training has become a vital supplement to basketball conditioning and development programs. Once thought to lead only to a muscle-bound, uncoordinated individual, carefully controlled experiments in recent years have shown that a program of weight training can contribute to the overall…
Providing basketball shooting tips to players is usually one of those few times in life when you have a captive audience – every player wants to be a shooter. And I think that’s a good thing. Shooting is one of the most…
Becoming a great defensive stopper in basketball involves attitude, intelligence, and movement ability. The first two are usually something you’re born with, yet they can be developed somewhat. The last of the three, movement ability, can be taught. Granted, some players are…
A holistic approach to basketball training is needed to provide a fully rounded system. While most coaches will start with movement and end there, more experienced professionals understand that taking the time to look at the whole athlete is necessary to get…
Somebody got in my way when rebounding a basketball and I sprained my left ankle, it was disappointing because the moment I felt that sharp pain I realized I wouldn’t play basketball for at least 1 week.
The best METHODS TO HEAL SPRAINED…
I want to address the subject of Dipping while shooting a basketball. Dipping is lowering and raising the ball in line when setting it up to shoot. It generally happens when the ball is received via a pass in a “Catch-and-Shoot” motion.
You could…
A different approach to training the abs and lower back
Why is training the core (abs and lower back) essential for basketball players?
Injury Prevention – prepare their body for the rigors of the game. A strong core…
Looking for tips on Improving Shot Selection? Good shot selection is something every coach preaches. Players who ignore it view the action from the bench instead of stroking jump shots on the court.
Recognizing and executing high-percentage shots consistently is a prerequisite for reaching…
Beginners players always looking for the answer about what is traveling in basketball. Traveling violation is a penalty in basketball that occurs when an offensive player in possession of the basketball makes an extra step or an illegal movement with their other…