Coaches frequently repeat the old adage, “Defense Wins Championships”.
And while there is a lot of truth to that, we all must remember that your team needs to put points on the scoreboard to stand any chance of winning.
As coaches, it’s our job to put our team in a good position to score.
That’s where your basketball offense comes in.
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There’s nothing better than giving (and receiving) basketball gifts.
Whether you’re a parent on the search for a gift for your son’s birthday…
Or a player searching for a present to get your coach after a stressful season…
I guarantee you’ll find something in this post.
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Scoring is difficult at all levels of basketball.
Even with good players and well-considered set plays, it can be hard to score in the half court against a solid defensive team.
This is even more true at the youth, middle school, and high school levels.
To avoid long scoring droughts, all coaches should emphasize fast break basketball.
Continue reading Our hearts and prayers go out to anyone who has been affected by COVID-19.
While we still have a ways to go, I can’t help but be encouraged by how we have come together as one to defeat this virus.
To see some of the selfless acts individuals and corporations are doing during this extremely difficult time has been heartwarming to say the least.
Continue reading The Euro Step is an extremely effective move that allows a player with the ball to evade a defender and finish at the basket with a wide open layup.
It’s a move that has become much more popular in recent years.
It was used in European leagues for years, but wasn’t seen much in North America until around 1989, when Šarūnas Marčiulionis brought it to the NBA.
Continue reading The pump fake is one of the simplest yet most effective moves in basketball.
When you boil it down, a pump fake is simply a fake shot.
But while it sounds simple, its effects can be devastating.
The pump fake has been used in the game of basketball for many years. The reason it’s been around so long — and is here to stay — is because it’s so effective.
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