A well-drilled team running a full-court press is exciting to watch and can be devastatingly effective against any opponent.
When your players are all on the same page and rotating as one unit, the press will give you many advantages that can turn a game in your favor.
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“What is a basketball screen?”
A basketball screen is a way to block a defensive player.
When a screen is set, the screener’s teammate will have a better chance of getting open because their defender will have to avoid the screen before getting back into defensive position.
This is a huge advantage to the offensive team.
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Most parents sincerely believe they’re helping their child when they’re shouting out instructions from the sidelines.
But they’re not.
Here are 4 reasons why parents sideline coaching is hurting youth basketball.
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Players who are able to score from post moves are rare in today’s game. In the past, the majority of points came from the low post… Guards would bring the basketball up the court, throw the ball inside to the team’s post players, and then these ‘bigs’ would then use their power and strength to score in […]
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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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