There are several obvious reasons why youth basketball players miss a large percentage of the layups they attempt: (a) Lack of experience / practice (b) Lack of strength (c) Poor technique All of these are important to acknowledge, but that’s not what we’re going to talk about today. Here’s the “frustrating” topic we’ll be trying to fix. Why players miss layups […]
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The Mikan Drill is one of the most important individual basketball drills a player can use.
It will improve touch, technique, and finishing around the rim.
Which are all very important for players who want to score when they attack the hoop from the perimeter or catch the ball inside a crowded key.
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You know how all successful coaches talk about the importance of developing close relationships with the players on your team?
Well, they never tell you HOW to do that.
That’s what this blog post is about.
I’ll share 17 strategies you can use to improve player-coach relationships.
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Are you a young man or woman looking to get into the world of basketball coaching?
If that does sound like you, there’s nothing better than getting advice from those who have already done what you’re trying to achieve.
In this post, Coach Craig Doty will be sharing 23 tips he’s learned on his journey to becoming the head coach at Emporia State University.
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Well, we’ve got our 2019 NCAA National Champions… For the men – Virginia Cavaliers! Who took home the title winning 85 – 77 in a thrilling OT game. For the women – Baylor Bears! Another great game with Baylor sneaking by with an 82 – 81 victory. If you’re only my email list (and you should be), you’ll see that […]
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The shooting guard could be the most famous position in basketball.
It’s a position that has been filled by many legendary basketball players including the greatest player of all time (MJ) and The Mamba (Kobe).
And it’s well known as a “scoring” position.
The player in this role is expected to knock down three-point shots, have the ability to pull up from midrange if necessary, and also be able to drive to the hoop and score.
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