Press defenses are generally employed to force the offense out of their comfort zone: to speed them up, to create chaos, to force turnovers. As an offense having to go against a press defense, there are some fundamental tips and guidelines you can follow to help your team beat the press. Attack the press. This goes to how you choose to beat the press but it also goes to attitude. Players often become timid when pressured. Part of that is on developing skills through practice and … [Read more...]
Seven Cardinal Principles of Offensive Play
We are sharing this article, "Seven Cardinal Principles of Offensive Play", from the book Championship Basketball by Adolph Rupp. Though first published in 1957, these principles are quite applicable in today's game. For more plays and coaching concepts from Adolph Rupp, be sure to join Hoops U. today. Enjoy! Let me say, to begin with, that there are no secrets in basketball. There are coaches who, when the principles of basketball are explained to them, do not find the answers sufficiently … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Teaching Shooting with Holger Geschwindner
In this clinic video, Holger Geschwindner, mentor and shooting coach of German NBA superstar Dirk Nowitzki, teaches fundamental shooting skills and drills. Take the time to watch this video and be ready to take notes! Coach Geschwindner does a fantastic job of breaking down shooting and scoring by improving upon footwork, balance, finishing techniques, and more. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/3ovdCW6_TQU … [Read more...]
10 Defensive Commandments For Basketball
We will Master our Footwork. Use quick feet to stop ball penetration. Trust the reach step. Stop penetration with feet and NOT the hands. Having ready and active feet will eliminate fouls. We will be Disciplined. Do not bite on shot fakes, jabs, or pass fakes but check all shots. Control the eyes…watch the ball handler’s midsection, stay in a stance, and always see the basketball when off the ball. We will Communicate Everything. Shot, loose, dead, screen…nothing will be assumed. You … [Read more...]
6 Principles of Good Team Defense
Successful basketball teams and winning basketball programs all have one thing in common; they play great defense. Regardless of the type of defense you choose to employ (man-to-man, zone, full-court pressure, etc), all good team defenses are based on the following six principles: Take away the lane. Allowing too many shots from the lane area is a defense-killer. The more you allow your opponent to attack the lane, the weaker the structure of your defense becomes. Once the ball reaches … [Read more...]
How To Earn More Playing Time
Coach Jacob Yorg, Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, recently shared via Twitter his list for how basketball players can earn more playing time. It is a great list that is important for players to understand if they desire more time on the basketball court! It is also something that, as coaches, we should know so we can help our players know what it takes to get more playing time. Many players simply want to play more but they don't necessarily understand … [Read more...]
Why Statistics and What to Do With Them
Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Author: Patrick Gridley http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ Coaches may wonder, why track statistics for every basketball game? It takes time and resources, and in the end you are left only with numbers on a page, not points on the board. The response comes down to two factors: knowledge and accountability. Knowledge Knowledge equals power. There is a reason this old adage has stood the test of time. The more you know about a situation, be … [Read more...]
The Truth Behind the Boards and Winning the Rebounding War
Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ The team that rebounds better has a greater chance of winning the game. This is true at every level of basketball. The most successful rebounding teams give their opponents fewer shots at the basket and increase their own attempts to score on the offensive end. So how can you get the most out of your team’s rebounding ability? Know Your Numbers You cannot make improvements if you don’t know where to look … [Read more...]
Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Larry McKenzie on the Foundation of a Championship Program
In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to order yours today! In this 6th and final installment of our 'Academy Video Series', watch Coach Larry McKenzie share his 'Foundations of a … [Read more...]
Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Jim Boone on Knowing Your No’s
In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to order yours today! In this fourth installment, watch as Coach Jim Boone discusses "knowing your no's" ... essentially, what you don't want to allow … [Read more...]