Coaching Basketball

The Dribble Handoff can be an effective weapon in your offensive scheme. It is especially effective against aggressive defensive teams that are overplaying the passing lanes. The Dribble Handoff...

To be a good fast breaking team you must have players that can get the ball up the court quickly. The fastest way to move the ball up the court is by passing. In many instances passes are made by...

You will often hear that basketball is a game for tall people. Although there are some advantages for tall players, a short player can be equally--if not more effective--as a player. This article...

Using a screen to get an open shot is a very effective way to score. This article focuses on how to effectively utilize your teammate's screen to get open for a shot. It takes hustle and some...

An assist for a slam dunk! Learn how to set up a teammate for a dunk or a layup in this free basketball lesson from an experienced player.

If your opponent is overplaying on defense, a backdoor play is an effective way to catch the defense off guard and score easy baskets. This article focuses on how to communicate a backdoor play.

The pick and roll is the oldest and most famous play in basketball history. From “Stockton to Malone” to “Shaq to Kobe,” this play has resulted in more easy baskets than any other. Here’s how it...

A team that passes well is very difficult to defend. A good passing team can move the ball effectively and present easy opportunities for scoring. In order to be a good passer, it is important...

A team that passes well is very difficult to defend. A good passing team can move the ball effectively and present easy opportunities for scoring. In order to be a good passer, it is important...

A team that passes well is very difficult to defend. A good passing team can move the ball effectively and present easy opportunities for scoring. In order to be a good passer, it is important...

Solid basketball fundamentals are the needed building blocks to create a better player and a better basketball team. While dribbling the basketball and shooting receive a significant amount of...