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AI and basketball game film: What it can and can’t do for coaches
AI game film tools can tag possessions, track basic stats, find every pick and roll or every made...
How to write a basketball scouting report players will actually use
A good basketball scouting report fits on one page for players and covers three things: the...
How to pick basketball team captains
The best way to pick basketball team captains is to define the job first, then choose players who...
How to build a basketball scouting report with AI
An AI scouting report starts with your notes, not the AI. You watch the film, write what you see...
How to plan the first month of the basketball season
The first month of the basketball season should go in this order: build habits, install your core...
How to cut players from a basketball team the right way
The best way to cut players from a basketball team is in person, privately, with specific feedback...
Basketball rotation: How to decide playing time before the first game
The week before the first game, every coach is wrestling with the same question. Who plays, and...
Free throw shooting: Build a routine your players trust under pressure
Close games come down to the line more often than people think. Free throw shooting is the one...
Basketball coaching: Building confidence in young players
You build confidence in young basketball players by helping them get better and making sure they...
Transition defense: 5 rules to stop easy baskets
A lot of games aren't lost in the half court. They're lost in the three seconds after a missed...
How to teach teamwork in basketball practice
To teach teamwork in basketball, you have to build it into practice, not just talk about it. Use...
Basketball coaching for different age groups: What changes?
When you're coaching different age groups, the fundamentals stay the same but almost everything...
Preseason parent meeting: 7 things basketball coaches should cover
Most of the parent problems I dealt with over the years didn't start with a bad decision. They...
Offensive spacing in youth basketball: 5 rules players can actually remember
Watch any youth game for a minute and you'll see the same problem. Five kids chase the ball, and...
How to give effective feedback during basketball practice
Effective feedback in basketball practice is short, specific and immediate. Tell the player...
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