Coaches, How in the world do you guard Stephen Curry when he is hitting closely guarded, step back 3 pointers like in Game 5? What could you possibly tell a player to prevent him from getting this shot off? I’m pretty sure my scouting report would read something to the effect of: “Try to make it as hard as…
This FIBA-style man-to-man set is a complex offensive system that utilizes continuous motion to disrupt defensive coverages. The play incorporates several distinct actions, including a UCLA cut, a triple stagger screen, and multiple ball screens, making it highly effective for teams with strong execution and memory retention. Initial Set and The UCLA Cut The animation…
This past Saturday, I was reminded that athletes in various sports can improve their ability to catch bad passes by actually practicing catching bad passes. I attended a high-level college football game and in warm-up practice, one of the team’s assistants was drilling the receivers by throwing low, outside passes to them while they were on…
For the states that have already started high school and youth basketball, this article is probably moot for this season. But, those of you in states where tryouts have yet to be held may be able to find a useful thought in the following article, or perhaps even from other readers in follow-up comments. Choosing…
Akron head coach breaks down his 1-2-1-1 diamond press.
Many players at all levels overrate their shooting ability. For players who do, they really need to be aware of the 7 players in the history of the NBA who have qualified for the 50-40-90 Club by shooting 50% from the floor, 40% from behind the arc and 90% from the FT line over an…
