There aren’t many effective low post players in today’s game. Players who you can throw the ball to down low and know they’re going to make a move or two and get a quality shot for themselves or a teammate. It’s a rare skill. And here’s one of the main reasons why posting up has become a uncommon […]
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Many basketball players and coaches believe that unless you’re blessed with good height or jumping ability, you can never become a great rebounder. This isn’t true. While height and a big vertical jump definitely helps, being a great rebounder comes down to being able to read the ball and smart positioning. Using effective box out drills during your […]
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The Princeton Offense was created by Hall of Fame coach, Pete Carril, during his incredible 29-year, 514-win tenure as coach of the Princeton Tigers.
The legacy this offense has left on basketball can be seen today at every level.
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When Vance Walberg created the Dribble Drive Offense more than twenty years ago, his goal was to develop an offense that fit the personnel he was coaching at the time.
He didn’t have many tall post players, but he did have a lot of quick guards who could get to the rim.
Thinking outside the box, he came up with an offense based on dribble penetration and outside shooting which is now popular at the youth, high school, college, and professional levels today.
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The 3-out 2-in motion offense is a great option for youth basketball coaches who want to get the basketball close to the rim and then attack.
It involves 3 players positioned around the perimeter and 2 players roaming around the key in the heart of the defense.
All positions are interchangeable depending on personnel and mismatches.
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AAU basketball is a highly debated topic.
Exactly what is AAU basketball and whether kids should participate is a question I receive often from parents.
With all the scandals that have surfaced involving college coaches, AAU coaches, runners, agents, advisors, shoe company executives, and the players and the families themselves, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered.
In this blog post I’ll do my best to describe what is AAU basketball, who can participate, when the season is, and also the pros and cons of playing.
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