Coach believes in chain of command with the ability to make decisions, set strategy, and go forward. He encourages collaboration and participation in the process, but the coach must be responsible for decisions. He believes […]
Teaching Players Humility with Don Showalter – USA Basketball
Players learn humility by seeing it in their coach and understanding that ego is not getting in the way. How you communicate humility to the players is key and for players who do not understand […]
Shooting Drills with Nate Oats – University of Alabama
Watch as Coach explains and shows diagrams of his Alabama shooting drills. He starts with the penetrate and kick shooting drills that include baseline and slot drives. The 2 on 1 one and 3 on […]
Post Moves: Rip and Go with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and post players demonstrate the “Rip and Go” move. Be the hammer not the nail by getting a good post-up position to receive the pass. Don’t extend the arms – keep […]
How We Handle Parent Meetings with David Peavy – Duncanville HS (TX)
Watch as Coach discusses dealing with parents and handlers. Most parents who request meetings with coaches want to talk about playing time. Coach is willing to meet with parents with the condition that their child […]
On-Ball Defense
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics On-the-ball defense is the term used to define the defender guarding the player with the ball. When coaches make their man-to-man defensive […]
