Coaching Basketball

How to Correct a Basketball Line-up Position Error

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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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.

By foster4

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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 Develop A Point Guard

By Nate1224hoops

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This article will show you how to develop your point guard into a leader. There are several things that Division I college coaches look for in a point guard. Come see what they are... more »

How to Do Allen Iverson Hairstyles

By xrayness

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This ehow article is for basketball sports fans trying to understand the Allen Iverson trade. Earlier this week, 9 time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson of the Denver Nuggets was traded to the Detroit Pistons for point guard Chauncey Billips. Here is a ... 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 3-on-3 Basketball Offense With High Elbow

By Kerry Winans

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3-on-3 Basketball is a great game for improving your skills during the off-season. This article focuses on an offense that can be effective in 3-on-3 games—it is called "High Elbow.".. more »

How to Execute a 3-on-3 Basketball Offense With Screen and Roll

By Kerry Winans

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3-on-3 Basketball is a great opportunity to build skills and have a lot of fun. This article focuses on an offensive set that utilizes the Screen and Roll. The Screen and Roll is the most effective tool in the 3-on-3 offense... 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 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 a Youth Travel League

By Kerry Winans

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You have taken the initiative to form a youth basketball league—now you need to understand what it is going to take to execute the league. This article focuses on the components that need to be addressed once a league is formed. Use this as a ... more »

How to Execute an Effective Timeout in Basketball

By martygit

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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 Circle Pass Drill

By Kerry Winans

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Passing is an important part of the game of basketball. In order to be a good passer, you must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to pass while moving. This article focuses on the "Circle Pass Drill." This drill can improve passing ... more »

How to Execute the Three Player Weave in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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Passing while on-the-move and finishing at the basket with a layup are important skills in the game of basketball. It will allow a team to move the ball quickly up the court and score fast break points. This article focuses on the 3-Player Weave ... 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 »

How to Fund Raise for High School Sports

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Fundraising can be rather difficult and time consuming, but in the long run it pays off by helping out the team and providing them with great things to improve their overall performance and even social skills... more »

How to Get Recruited By Football and Basketball College Coaches

By tomstoppard

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High School athletes that want to play in college now have a place to manage their entire recruiting process online with these tools: 2.5 hours of streaming game film, academic profile, athletic profile, and contacts. College Coaches Network is ... more »

How to Improve Basketball Dribbling Speed and Agility

By Kerry Winans

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Having good ball handling skills is key to being a strong basketball player. This article focuses on increasing your skills in controlling the basketball at high speed while improving your agility and endurance. The drill is called Lane Blast... more »

How to Improve Basketball Handling With Ball Wraps

By Kerry Winans

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Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. This article focuses on a drill that can improve your ball handling: "Ball Wraps." This drill provides great training for ball awareness and control... more »

How to Improve Basketball Handling With Figure 8

By Kerry Winans

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Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. This article focuses on a drill that can improve your ball handling. This drill provides great training for ball control and exchanging from one hand to another. It is called ... more »

How to Improve Basketball Handling With Figure 8 Dribble

By Kerry Winans

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Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. Here is an article that can improve your "handles." This drill will improve finger tip control and dribble hand transition. It is called "Figure 8 Dribbling" because the ball makes ... more »

How to Improve Basketball Handling With Fingertip Elevator

By Kerry Winans

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Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. This article focuses on a drill that can improve your ball handling: the "Elevator." This drill provides great training for fingertip control... more »

How to Improve Basketball Handling With Spider Dribbling

By Kerry Winans

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Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. This article focuses on a drill that can improve your ball handling: "Spider Dribble." This drill provides great training for ball control and hand speed. It is called "Spider ... more »

How to Improve Basketball Handling With Twister

By Kerry Winans

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Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. This article focuses on a drill that can improve your ball handling: "Twister." This drill provides great training for ball awareness and control. It is called "Twister" because ... more »

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