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About Kyle Ohman

Kyle Ohman is the co-creator of BasketballHQ.com, a basketball training website designed for coaches and players. He was a thousand point scorer at Liberty University (Div. 1) and was ranked the 19th best shooter in the country by Fox Sports going into his senior year. Kyle has also played professionally in Spain. Most recently he coached a high school team out of Brandon, FL that played on a national level and beat the 12th ranked team in the nation. Coach Kyle has a promising career in the basketball industry as a coach and an individual trainer.
 
Coach Ohman is also one of our 'Chalktalk' experts at our premium site, Hoops U. Insider. You can view his Insider contributions here.
 
Check out BasketballHQ.com and connect with Coach Ohman on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @BasketballHQ

How to Score Off a Ball Screen

By Kyle Ohman

How to Score Off a Ball Screen

Ball screens can be an a very effective tool in an offense. In order to use them the right way the ball handler needs to be able to read and react to each ball screen situation. The defense can choose between several different tactics when guarding a ball screen. They can show, switch, trap, go under, flat switch, etc.  it usually depends on where the ball screen is and what type of players are using the ball screen. Since there are so many different ways the defense can guard the ball screen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Basketball 'How-To' Series, Player Tips

Becoming a Great Shooter

By Kyle Ohman

Becoming a Great Shooter

I have been blessed with the ability to shoot a basketball. Even from a young age I was able to consistently take and make shots. Over the years I have had coaches help me with my shot and I have made self adjustments to my shot as well. I believe that I shoot the ball better now then I ever have before. One thing I love to do is shoot 3 pointers and during my Junior year at Liberty University I was able to make over a 100 three's in one season. Going into my Senior year I was ranked the 19th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Player Tips

How to Score Against a 2-3 Zone

By Kyle Ohman

How to Score Against a 2-3 Zone

A defense will run a 2-3 zone for several different reasons. It could be because they don’t think that your team shoots well, they might be undersized, also could be what they do well, or maybe to take you out of your normal man to man sets. Whatever the reason is, it is your job as the head coach to have your team prepared to play against a 2-3 zone. Before talking about how to beat the zone it is important to recognize what the defense is trying to get you to do by playing your team in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Techniques & Drills Tagged With: 2-3 zone

How to Coach Basketball

By Kyle Ohman

How to Coach Basketball

Basketball is becoming a global sport and growing rapidly all over the globe like never before. With more players and teams then there ever was before, there is a need for coaches like never before as well. This article is about what it takes to be a good coach. Whether you are just beginning your coaching career or you have been doing it for 20 years this article is for you. Because as a coach in the game of basketball you are always learning and growing. There are many different coaching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching Tips & Tactics

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