Coaching Basketball

How to Keep Score in Basketball

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Basketball is a great game played by young and old alike with fast action and movement happening throughout the court. The score you keep is a reflection on both the offense and defense of both teams... more »

How to Run the Motion Offense in Basketball

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The term motion offense is used quite a bit in basketball. There are probably several offenses that could be considered a motion offense. There are many different versions of the motion offense. This article will give you a general idea of how to ... more »

How to shoot a basketball properly

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You will learn how to shoot a basketball properly and effectively!.. more »

How to Organize a Youth Travel Team League

By Kerry Winans

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Youth basketball participation and level of play is increasing every year. It is especially growing as it relates to high school feeder teams. In most cases, these teams play in several tournaments throughout the season. These tournaments can be ... more »

How to shoot foul shots, and better your percentage.

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Fouls shooting at times can be a coaches nightmare or a savior. One of the hundred rules of basketball says that you should make as many foul shots as your opponent attempts in a game. This means two things one your playing good defense and two ... more »

How to Become a Basketball Point Guard

By Kerry Winans

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In basketball, the point guard is referred to as the "Floor General" or "Coach on the Court." An effective point guard is critical to the success of the team based on his/her influence on the offense and defense. This article focuses on the ... more »

How to Coach a Wheelchair Basketball Team

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Coaching a wheelchair basketball team can be difficult, but it can also be very rewarding. Although you need to balance a lot of different aspects that you don't deal with in other forms of basketball, the game is still basically the same. By ... more »

How to Improve During Basketball Off Season

By Kerry Winans

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In basketball, TEAMS are made during the season—individual PLAYERS are made in the off-season. In order to improve as a basketball player, you must be willing to work on your skills in the April to October timeframe. This article focuses on the ... more »

How to Run a Pass Pick Away Offense in Basketball

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Even simple offenses in basketball can get teams good shots when they are run correctly. The pass pick away offense is simple enough that fifth graders can run it, yet it is effective enough that high school teams can utilize it as a secondary ... more »

How to Scout a Basketball Player

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Basketball players are like snowflakes. No two are exactly the same. Every player has their own favorite spots on the floor, combinations of abilities and weaknesses. It is difficult to scout a basketball player from just one game. Unfortunately, ... more »

How to Shoot a Jump Hook

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Any post player in basketball must know how to shoot a jump hook. The jump hook is a very difficult shot to defend because when executed correctly it is practically impossible to block. Read on to learn how to shoot a jump hook... more »

How to Teach a Basketball Layup

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The layup shot in basketball is among the first a new player should learn, and the player should practice this shot constantly. The layup forms the foundation for a number of other basketball shots and allows a step during its execution. You can ... more »

How to Coach a Basketball Training Session

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Every coach knows that a winning team has to train together. Creating a training session in basketball requires you to work on each player's weaknesses without slowing the other players down. Planning out the training session is key to having a ... more »

How to Coach an NBA Team

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Your first coaching position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) brings with it plenty of challenges. Players on an NBA team typically receive higher pay than coaches and their elite position in the basketball world means that they want ... more »

How to Correct a Basketball Line-up Position Error

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When it comes basketball, most coaches align their team to play with two guards in the back court, two forwards in the front court and a center who dominates the middle of the front court. Here are some tips on how to realign your team if you ... more »

How to Correct a Basketball Start of Period Possession Error

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No matter how closely coaches and referees pay attention, there will always be mistakes when officiating the game of basketball. One such common mistake is a possession error at the start of a basketball period. Team A is supposed to inbound, but ... more »

How to creat a sound basketball practice plan.

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Preparing for your practice can be both rewarding for yourself and the team. It also, can be time comsuming, but the outcome will be well worth the time spent. As coaches we want our team to improve, practice preparing can accomplish this with ... more »

How to Do Basketball Dribble Sit Ups

By Kerry Winans

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In the game of basketball, core strength and dribbling skills are important for every player to possess. This article focuses on an exercise that improves both core strength and dribbling skills: DRIBBLE SIT-UPS... more »

How to Execute a Basic Man-to-Man Full Court Press in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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Applying full court defensive pressure can allow you to cause a turnover and lead to easy scoring opportunities. Full court pressure can be used effectively when playing against an opponent that does not handle the ball well or as a surprise ... more »

How to Execute a Full Court Zone Press in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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A full-court press can be an effective method to slow down an opponent and create turnovers. In many cases, turnovers from pressing lead to easy baskets. This article focuses on a zone press known as the "Diamond" press... more »

How to Execute a One on One Jab Step Move in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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An effective offensive player must have a vast array of one-on-one moves. These moves will allow you to get by a defender, open yourself up for a jump shot or get you into open space to create an opportunity for yourself or a teammate. This ... more »

How to Execute a One on One Low and Go Move in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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An effective offensive player must have a vast array of one-on-one moves. These moves will allow you to get by a defender, open yourself up for a jump shot or get you into open space to create an opportunity for yourself or a teammate. This ... more »

How to Execute an Effective Timeout in Basketball

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Whether coaching kids on a CYO team or the premier talent in the NBA, the importance of utilizing strategic timeouts can't be understated. They not only give players a breather but can change the momentum of the game... more »

How to Execute the Pick and Roll

By Scott Cavanagh

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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 works... more »

How to Find Gym Time for Youth Basketball Practice

By Kerry Winans

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If you are like most youth coaches, it is a challenge to find an open gym to conduct basketball practices. In reality, there are open gyms in your community. The focus of this article is to provide some tips on how to capture those open gym times ... more »

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