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December 22, 2009
Time-tested rules for defending screens
Most motion offenses today include a variety of picks (screens) to free the ball or players to the basket. These screens include on-the-ball screens, backscreens, cross-screens and downscreens. The following are effective rules that you can instruct...
December 8, 2009
Set plays, proven tips to keep defenses off balance
We've developed a system for naming our set plays against specific defenses and situational inbound plays — both side court, and under the basket — after the team nickname of the opponent we're facing. For example, if we're playing a team with t...
November 10, 2009
Running the 1-2-1-1 zone press
It's very important for coaches to allow their players the opportunity to have fun while trying to accomplish team objectives. I've never met a player who didn't want to play a fast-paced, full-court game, whether it be the fast break or full-court p...
October 28, 2009
Reggie Miller’s ‘Shooting-Off-The-Dribble’ workout
Each player starts with a spin out and catch on the perimeter anywhere from 15 feet to 3 or 4 feet outside the arc using the whole court. The players should use a variety of set ups — catch and rip, jab, catch and lift, shot fake. The player needs...
September 30, 2009
Unique Features Make The 1-2-2 Zone Adaptable To Any Opponent
Our girls' varsity coaching staff worked hard on developing a unique series based on the 1-2-2 defense. The result of our efforts is what we call the 50 Lion defense.We execute our 1-2-2 defense in several ways. First we play a regular 1-2-2 set.Seco...
September 20, 2009
Coaching-Development Roundtable Highlights Critical Skill-Sets For Success
WINNING HOOPS RECENTLY held a roundtable panel discussion with some of the brightest college coaching minds in the game at a Spring 2005 Nike Championship Basketball Clinic. This exclusive coaching roundtable offers up some thought-provoking insight ...
September 20, 2009
Reversing the ball makes half-court offenses tough to defend
One of the most dramatic things a coach can do to improve his or her team's half-court offense is to teach and reinforce effective reversal of the ball. Failure to consistently reverse the ball results in "defensive loading." Your offense becomes st...
September 20, 2009
S.O.S. — Save our sportsmanship
The state of sportsmanship in today's athletic culture is at an all-time low. Headlines regarding embarrassing or unethical behavior and shameful violence have become commonplace. The National Alliance for Youth Sports estimates that 15 percent of pa...
September 20, 2009
Properly developing player leadership
Vince Lombardi once said, "Leaders are made, not born." In our program, we believe this statement and work hard to put it into action. The most important part of a basketball program is the kids. Peer pressure, whether positive or negative, is a gre...
September 20, 2009
Promoting your girls basketball program
Getting fans in the stands can be difficult for any basketball program. But getting fans in the stands for your girls basketball program may present even more of a challenge. Patrick E. Auerbach, director of operations of women's basketball at the U...
Tim McFarland resigned as the head football coach for Brooklyn High School after it was revealed the team used the “Nazi” as a play call in a game against Beachwood High School. According to reports, Beachwood is a Cleveland suburb that is approximately 90% Jewish.
Ohio HS football coach resigns after team uses antisemitic play calls
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Tim McFarland resigned as head coach football coach of Brooklyn High S...