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10 Tips on How to Run a Basketball Practice
One of the biggest challenges youth basketball coaches face is time. Many teams only practice once...
Basketball Horns Set: A Simple Answer to Box-and-One and Triangle-and-Two
If you’re looking for a reliable way to attack specialty defenses like the box-and-one or...
Finishing Through Contact: A Low Post Drill That Builds Toughness and Touch
If your players shy away from contact in the paint, they’re going to struggle on game...
Basketball Switch Drill: Build Defensive Communication and Awareness
One of the hardest things for players to do defensively isn’t guarding the ball,...
The 5-Shot Drill: A Game-Speed Shooting Workout
If you’re looking for a simple but demanding shooting workout that builds rhythm, focus, and...
Pressure Shooting Drills: The 3-2-1 Shooting Drill Every Coach Should Use
If you’re looking for pressure shooting drills that translate directly to game situations, the...
Full-Court No-Dribble Drill: Teaching Pressure, Spacing and Decision-Making
One of the most overlooked skills in youth basketball is how to play without the ball, especially...
Basketball Practice Planning: A Simple System for Youth and High School Coaches
Every wasted minute in practice costs player development. Poor basketball practice planning shows...
Basketball Coaching Culture: What Great Coaches Teach Beyond the Playbook
If you’ve coached long enough, you already know this truth: winning basketball games...
A Quick Passing Warm-Up Drill to Emphasize Communication and Movement
One of the easiest ways to start practice with energy is a short, high-engagement passing drill....
Does the 5-Man Weave Drill Still Have a Place in Youth Basketball?
The 5-man weave drill is one of the most recognizable drills in basketball. Nearly every...
When Culture Meets Competence: What Indiana Football’s Turnaround Teaches Every Coach
Indiana football just completed one of the most remarkable single-season turnarounds in college...
TeachHoops Review: Is It Worth It Among Basketball Coaching Sites?
Most coaches don’t struggle because they lack effort or passion. They struggle because their time...
Are Combination Defenses Effective for Youth Basketball?
When youth coaches talk defense, the conversation usually turns into man versus zone. But there’s...
Youth Basketball Closeout Drill That Builds Defensive Habits Fast
Teaching defense at the youth level starts with effort, movement, and repetition. A...
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