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Basketball team culture: 5 standards to build in the preseason
Every basketball team has a culture. The only question is who builds it. If the coach doesn't...
Basketball conditioning drills: 5 ways to get in shape with a ball in your hands
I've never been a big fan of conditioning drills that don't have a ball in them. Sure, running...
What makes a great youth basketball coach?
A great youth basketball coach teaches fundamentals, keeps practice fun and organized,...
Youth basketball ball handling drills: 6 ways to build confident dribblers
You can spot it in about thirty seconds of a youth game. Some kids catch the ball and look up....
What are the 4 C’s of effective coaching?
The 4 C's of coaching, the way I teach them, are communication, consistency, connection and...
7 fundamentals of basketball every coach should teach
The seven basketball fundamentals every coach should teach are footwork, ball handling, passing...
Help side defense: 6 rules for teaching players where to be off the ball
Ask a young player what defense is and they'll tell you it's guarding the kid with the ball....
Closeout drill: How to teach players to close out without getting beat
Every good closeout drill starts with one idea. You have to get there in time, but you can't...
How do I start coaching basketball with no experience?
If you want to start coaching basketball and you have no experience, here's the short answer. Go...
First basketball practice: 7 ways to set the tone on day one
Your players will decide what your program is about in the first two hours of the first basketball...
Youth basketball tryouts: 7 ways to evaluate players more effectively
Youth basketball tryouts can become a rushed sorting exercise if coaches walk into the gym...
3 on 2 shooting drill: Build better reads, ball movement and shot selection
A good 3 on 2 shooting drill gives players more than extra shots during practice. With three...
Basketball timeout strategy: How to manage momentum without wasting timeouts
A smart basketball timeout strategy starts with knowing what your team needs in the moment....
BLOB play: A simple elevator set with a layup counter
A well-designed BLOB play can create a clean scoring chance before the defense gets fully...
3 basketball practice mistakes that hurt player development
Some basketball practice mistakes are easy to spot. Long lines, extended lectures and constant...
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