Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many […]
Yell Less and Listen More with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that kids have changed over the years and coaches need to adjust in how to communicate with players so that everyone can achieve success. Yell less and listen more may be […]
A Common Mistake People in Authority Make with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Dr. Dorpfeld discusses a mistake that people in authority make when dealing with issues of behavior and choices of athletes. It is important to focus on the behaviors that need attention and not on attacking […]
4v4 Drill with Jay Demings – USA Basketball
This drill emphasizes passing and shooting. Divide your team into three groups of four players with the teams rotating in and out. The three rules of this drill are that each player must catch the […]
5-Second Drill with David Peavy – Duncanville HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the 5-Second Drill. The objective of this defensive 30-second timed drill is to get a 5-second call on the ball hander. The box area for the offensive player […]
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Passing Refinement Drills
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics You now have a firm understanding of individual passing and catching fundamentals as well as how to break down the defense with the […]
Offensive Musts: Make Quick Decisions with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy discusses making quick decisions on offense and why taking your eyes to the rim every time you catch the ball is so important.
Transition Defense and Recovery Drill with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico discusses, and players demonstrate this defense-focused transition drill that works on developing your athletes’ positioning and communication skills.
Three in a Row Drill with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
In this three in a row drill, the big man will pass to the wing, sprint to the rim, then seal and receive a pass for a shot. The 2nd option is to post, receive […]
Baseline Out-of-Bounds Plays with Brian Morehouse – Hope College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these baseline out-of-bounds plays. He believes that every baseline play should look the same. He will change up the look mid-year, but the plays remain the same. The […]
What Does Control Really Mean?
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley Is it that you have total command of a situation? Is it that you have some command of the situation? Or, […]
Change Drill with Ryan Cottingham – Spring Arbor Univ.
Offense to defense. Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this half court change drill. On the command of change, the offense goes to defense, defense goes to offense, and a player cannot guard the […]
Never Give Up on a Young Athlete with Ras Vanderloo – USA Basketball
Watch as Coach discusses the importance of never giving up on a young athlete. Some coaches focus only on the top players and as a result some young players never have a chance to reach […]
Parent Meetings and Playing Time with Kenni Patton – Electra Senior HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Kenni Patton discusses parent meetings, playing time, and helping players prepare for life after high school.
4-Minute Shooting Drill with Marisa Moseley – Univ. of Wisconsin
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of this 4-minute shooting drill. This is an everyday drill that is broken into four 1-minute segments in four separate shooting areas. Coach breaks down each minute […]
3 Key Components to Being in the Present Moment with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses 3 key components to being in the present moment. Focusing on the next play, focusing on what they have control over, and focusing on the process will help your […]
Open Letter to High School Athletes
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River HS (MD) Dear High School Athlete, I am going to discuss the valuable lessons we learn from playing high school sports and how you should approach […]
Early Offense: Loop with Brian Gregory – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this early offense loop play. Coach describes each player’s responsibilities and then shows live clips with the options presented by the defense.
Mikan Series with Shimmy Gray-Miller – Univ. of Minnesota
Coach explains and shows video of the Mikan Series and the twists they use at Clemson. The two-ball reverse drill is explained as well as the inside finishes and the combo forward/reverse. The Mikan is […]
Be Great at the Basics with Ronnie Hamilton – Univ. of Louisiana
Watch as Coach Ronnie Hamilton (previously at the Univ. of Mississippi) explains the philosophy and focus of their skill development phases. The goal is to be great at the basics. Coach pays close attention to […]
3-Minute Shooting Drill with Chris McCabe – William Jewell College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 3-minute shooting drill with a shooter, a passer, and two rebounders. The drill starts with shooting from baseline to elbow for 30 seconds. Every shot made is […]
Team Chemistry and Leadership
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Winning teams, almost without exception, are made up of players and coaches who are committed to shared goals and have a single […]
Kickback Finish Drill with Fred Castro – Mississippi State Univ.
Watch as Coach Fred Castro explains, and players demonstrate this kickback drill. The players hold a ball in their left hand as they receive a pass at the top of the key and dribble with […]
Eliminate Problems Before They Start with Greg White – Bentonville West HS (AR)
The way you talk to your players can eliminate problems before they start. Coach explains three key communication points that he uses in practice: no rhetorical questions, speak in tweets, not blogs, and try to […]
Xavier 3-Point Shooting Drill with Keith Guy – Muskegon HS (MI)
Xavier Shooting is a timed 3-point shooting drill. The shooter must make two consecutive 3s from 5 designated spots around the arch. The shooter must go around twice and make one shot from the top […]
V-Cut Shooting Drill with Todd Duncan – Lubbock Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the V-Cut Shooting Drill. The wing player will set up their defender and cut to the opposite elbow, catching the pass with the inside foot down and taking […]
Legal Ramifications of Abusive Language Used by Coaches with Lee Green, J.D. – Baker Univ.
By: Lee Green, J.D. Provided by: NFHS: High School Today Chisholm v. St. Mary’s City School District In a highly unusual ruling based on an atypical analysis of the legal boundaries governing the motivational language […]
Culture: Vision and Habits with Kevin DeShazo – Culture Wins
Watch as Kevin explains that if you want to change, you need to create new habits while replacing old unhealthy ones. You also may need to replace healthy habits that are not good for the […]
Team Leadership with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Coach not only has two senior captains but also a leadership committee from each class, freshman through juniors. She believes leadership can be learned and she identified the players from each class that lead by […]