Basketball For Coaches

How to Box Out in Basketball (4-Step Guide)

The box out is one of the simplest basketball skills to complete and can be taught to the youngest and smallest of players.

But despite how relatively easy it is to perform, it could still be argued that boxing out is also the most forgotten skill in the game as it requires strict discipline to execute each possession.

Regardless of age, position, or even defensive system, boxing out is an essential action that should continue to be emphasized and practiced each day.

Basketball Referee Signals: What They All Mean (With Images)

Basketball referee signals help to tell the crowd, scorer’s table, coaches, and players what is happening on the floor.

But watching the game could get confusing if you don’t know what the referee signals mean.

In this post, we take a look at all of the different signals referees make throughout a basketball game and explain what they mean.

What is a DHO in Basketball? (Dribble Hand Off Explained)

The dribble hand off in basketball is a widely used offensive tactic.

When ran correctly, the DHO can be very effective as it also acts as a screen.

If you plan to add them to your offense, make sure to practice against the different ways to defend a DHO, and also make sure your players understand the different counters.

What is a Loose Ball Foul in Basketball (Full Explanation)

During a basketball game, occasionally a player will commit a foul on an opponent while the neither team has claimed possession of the ball.

There is a specific name for that type of foul – a loose ball foul.

In this post, we will explain what a loose ball foul is, I’ll share some examples, and then we’ll discuss how to avoid committing one.

What Are Suicides in Basketball? (How They Work)

Suicides are a conditioning drill used by many basketball coaches.

They are high intensity and involve running up and down the basketball court.

While they can be an effective conditioning drill, it’s best to work fitness within your drills.

What is an Iso in Basketball? (And How to Score From It)

“Iso” (short for isolation) is a tactic used at all levels of basketball — sometimes intentionally and sometimes out of desperation — to create a 1-on-1 scoring opportunity.

This can be an effective strategy if you have a (1) skilled isolation scorer or (2) a mismatch.

In this post, I’ll define exactly what an “iso” is and show you how to use it to score.

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