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…
This is perhaps one of the simplest basketball drills to run, but an effective way to refine what is probably the most used and most effective post-move there is - the power layup. Players able to make a strong, decisive step to…
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…
What is Scouting Reports? In Basketball comparing a player's statistics to other players at their position over a specific amount of time is called scouting reports.
Because of the increase in the number of offensive and defensive patterns being used in modern basketball,…
It would be difficult to estimate the number of games that have been won or lost because one of the teams playing was in better condition than the other. It is difficult to find an excuse that will justify losing a game…
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…
You can find basketball strategies for breaking any form of the half-court press if you do a little searching online – you can find press offenses designed to break half-court presses set up in formations of 1-2-2, 2-1-2, 1-2-1-1, and plenty more.
But frankly, I…
The three-man weave is an exceptional basketball drill that is a mainstay in many coaches' practices - I use it constantly as a warm-up before practices and games.
It stresses good passing skills , good conditioning, teamwork and footwork, and finishing the…
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…
As a coach, you must understand the five positions in basketball. You need to develop a thorough understanding of the skills, duties, responsibilities, and fundamentals needed to play each basketball position.
By understanding each of the basketball players’ positions, you’ll be able to…