Every spring and/or fall, parents ask the same question: “Which travel team should my child play for to get recruited?” The honest answer: the circuit matters less than most people think, and more than they’d like it to. Here’s what each level actually offers. First, how college coaches recruit. Travel ball is usually where coaches…
Transition Defense Drill from a University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Practice. The drill is a 5 on 5 drill that has two players start from a disadvantage to simulate a fast break situation. Great drill for not only transition defense but also transition offense and letting the players get out and run a bit. Take a…
Really good individual shooting drill that can be made competitive via score and timing the drill.  My wife and I think the scoring system is flawed.  We think the coach’s math is off.  If you watch the video let me know if we are wrong in the comments below.
Force your players to focus on their free throws by making practice competitive.
PDF and Animation of a High Shuffle Cut Offense.  Really good offense for a patient, fundamental team with big guards. Download the High Shuffle  Cut Offense PDF or view the animation to see the offense run all the way through.
Some time ago we shared a list of tips for basketball players.  It concentrated more on mental side of the game.  While the first list might be Players Tips 101, today’s pair is a bit more advanced. One of the worst attributes a player can have is acting “entitled”.  If you search the word, the…
