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In a past post titled Note to Players: All Coaches Really Want is Consistent, Productive Minutes we suggested to players that all coaches really want from each of their players is consistent, productive minutes. Today, we’re going to flip that by suggesting to coaches that if they want consistent, productive minutes from their players that one…
The “L.A.” set is a half-court man-to-man play that chains three proven actions into one possession: a scissor cut off the high post, a flex screen to the rim, and a double screen to free your best shooter. Because the defense has to survive all three actions in sequence, every option flows into the next…
Great, individual competitive shooting drill with a built-in point system. Good way to instill “competition with self” while players are doing shooting drills at practice or by themselves at home.
Cross is a man to man baseline out of bounds basketball in bounds play that starts in a traditional four low set. On the smack of the the ball, all four players move to the free throw line extended. The ball is then inbounded to the player on the strong side block who in this…
Facing a Box and 1 defense can be one of the most frustrating challenges for a basketball coach, especially when the opposing team is determined to completely shut down your star player. To counter this junk defense, you need reliable basketball plays that create spacing, force defensive rotations, and exploit the zone’s natural weak spots….
Remember playing in Gus Macker 3 on 3 tournaments as a kid? Or, if you’re like me and grew up in Chicago, playing in the Shoot-the-Bull 3 on 3 tournament at Grant Park after the Bulls won yet another championship… those were the days! The days of gathering a few buddies and playing in a…