Shooting Drills – Using the Pump Fake
One incredibly effective move, used by scoring aficionados from Paul Pierce to Kobe Bryant, is the pump fake. A good pump fake will not only free you up from the defense
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Great Basketball Plays – Passing from the Post
Watching the NBA playoffs begin, I can't help but love watching Pau and now, Marc Gasol and their incredible passing prowess. Both the brothers have an innate sense of when and
Offensive Plays – Need a Quick 3?
There's 10 seconds left in the game. You're down 3, with no timeouts left, so you can't set up an inbounds play. What do your players do? If you don't
Point Guard Passing Drills – Passing Like Nash
http://youtu.be/qP3yzE5N-jc While we had a chance recently to check out the art of passing into the post, it is just as important for our point guard to be able to get the
How To Improve Post Skills – 11
Having post players who can affect the game in multiple ways is a huge asset for any team. Most teams have big men who are either fast and mobile, strong
Shooting Guard Skills : Using The Downscreen
Ray Allen. Kobe Bryant. Michael Jordan. Those are just some of the names that come to mind when you think of shooting guards, and they all have one thing in
Motion Passing Drill to Teach Motion Offense
When I'm teaching the Motion Offense I use this drill that I call the Motion Passing Drill. This drill really teaches the importance of moving to receive the pass (v-cut), the back door cut, and passing to the post (especially coming from the weak side).
NBA Basketball – Plays From The Pros : The Clipper Twist
One of the greatest luxuries as a coach is to have a player who is great at making decisions out of the pick and roll. However, eventually teams will start
Basketball Handling Drills – Jungle Heat
This drill called Jungle Heat is one of our favorite basketball handling drills. It is fast-paced and instantly engages the competitive spirit of your players.
Center: Roles & Responsibilities
Defining roles & responsibilities is one of the most important aspects of coaching, and the center may be the most important position on the floor. That's why clearly defining your
Basketball Coaching Tips – Beating The Zone
When faced with the zone, there are a couple of things that are key to having any success. You're going to need to hit open shots, move the ball quickly,
Basketball Plays – Using the Stagger Screen
While I generally prefer an offense that runs through a series of options, rather than a set play, at the end of the game or to just get a high
Post Offense Drills – Finishing Strong Down Low
Learning to finish through contact is what separates good post players from great ones. If you can teach your players to go up strong, brace themselves for contact and attempt
Basketball Conditioning Made Easy
At the beginning of the season, there is one problem that almost all coaches can identify with having to deal with - conditioning. Being in better shape than your opponent
How To Pick Apart Any Screen and Roll Coverage
The pick and roll is one of the most dangerous plays in basketball, and with the right players running it, can be damn near impossible to guard. And while some of your
Rebounding Drills – How To Dominate The Paint
When it comes to rebounding, while height and jumping ability can be a large advantage, 90% rebounding comes down to heart and desire - and the drills you run in practice
Making The 3 Point Shot Easy
As coaches, were all familiar with the greatest fear of a team who can't shoot the three - the 2-3 zone. And while you can beat the 2-3, 1-3-1, or
Pat’s Playbook – How To Get Your Posts Time and Space
Sometimes when you have a great post player, half of the battle is just getting them the ball in a position to score. Once they've established that they can play,