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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...
Basketball practice plan: 7 ways to keep young players focused
A good basketball practice plan has to accomplish more than fitting drills into a 60- or 90-minute...
Basketball Practice Games work better when every player has a role
Basketball practice games can sharpen decision-making, build confidence and prepare players for...
Basketball individual workout: Build a quicker pull-up against pressure
A good basketball individual workout should prepare players for the shots they’ll actually see in...
How to become a Great Rebounder: 5 rules every basketball player should know
You don’t have to be the tallest player on the floor to become a great rebounder. Rebounding...
Youth Sports Scheduling Software should work the way families already do
Practice is moved from 6:00 p.m. to 5:30. The coach updates the team app, and from the team’s...
Teaching Shot Selection: How youth basketball coaches can help players make better decisions
Teaching shot selection is one of the simplest ways youth basketball coaches can improve both...
Youth Sports Family Calendar: Why “Ask Mom” became the Default System
What time is practice? Ask Mom. Which field are we on? Ask Mom. Are we wearing white or blue? Ask...
3 Basketball Practice Drills to Start Practice With Purpose
The first few minutes of practice can set the tone for everything that follows. Good basketball...
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