Shooting Game #1-Spot ShootingShooting Game #1-Spot Shooting
This is a fun little shooting game to do in practice. Its help to keep the players interest up during practice as well as make practices more competitive.
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2-3 Zone vs 1-2-2 Zone Defense2-3 Zone vs 1-2-2 Zone Defense
Which is better, 2-3 zone or 1-2-2 zone? This guide breaks down both defenses. It compares and contrasts the two defenses and give the advantages of each over
Partner Passing While Sliding or RunningPartner Passing While Sliding or Running
This is a passing drill designed to have the players passing the ball while using a slide step all the way up to a full jog or sprint. It
Man-to-Man vs 1-3-1 No Trapping DefenseMan-to-Man vs 1-3-1 No Trapping Defense
This is a compare and contrast of man-to-man defense vs a 1-3-1 no trapping zone defense. It details both defenses and how they compare to each other.
Late Game ScenariosLate Game Scenarios
Every coach and team should know what to do in late game scenarios. This is a list of some of those scenarios every coach should practice with their team
CloseoutsCloseouts
This article details how to closeout in basketball. The closeout is how a defensive player approaches an offensive player when they catch the ball. It also details some
Layups, Jumpstops and JumpshotsLayups, Jumpstops and Jumpshots
Layups, Jumpstops and jumpshots are the foundation for all shooting. I detail layups, jumpstops and jumpshots and how to do them properly as well as why they are important
Stationary Partner PassingStationary Partner Passing
This is a stationary partner passing drill to help basketball players become better passers. It covers the basic passes of basketball and explains each of these different passes.
Dribbling Through ConesDribbling Through Cones
This explains the basketball dribbling drill of dribbling through cones. While very simple it can be modified to increase its difficulty as players get older and better.
2-3 Zone vs 2-3 Matchup2-3 Zone vs 2-3 Matchup
This is a detailed comparison between a 2-3 zone and a 2-3 matchup defense. It compares and contrast the two different defenses. This gives insight on which defense