Features
February 18, 2019
The Front and the Pack
How to gain an edge defending the post player from the front The way you defend the post dictates how you play everywhere else. This is one of... more »February 13, 2019
A season in the stands
Observations after taking a year off from coaching basketball After 21 years as a basketball coach, I was afforded the opportunity to take a season off. I remember a few years back one of my... more »February 6, 2019
‘Thunder & Lightning’ trapping press unleashes relentless pressure
For a full-court press to be successful, you must continuously stress the importance of attitude and communication among players. We developed a full-court trap named “Thunder & Lightning” because thunder represents power, and lightning represents... more »February 1, 2019
Coach Throwback: John Wooden shares his fast-break offense
Throughout the year, Coach & Athletic Director will go back 25 years to share some of our best articles from 1994. The publication, formerly Scholastic Coach magazine, is closing in on 89 years of production.... more »January 29, 2019
Offensive fundamentals to guide teams to a title
Simple tips to free shooters and create more scoring opportunities It seems like not that long ago when our team won the Massachusetts Division I state championship. While... more »January 21, 2019
Fan or funnel? Analyzing which man defense works best
How many times have you heard coaches shout during a key defensive possession, “Don’t give up the baseline!” It's a phrase that rings in every player’s ears at one time or another? Still, other coaches... more »January 15, 2019
Developing a blue chip program without blue chip players
9 tips for building a team destined for long-term success I often hear coaches make excuses about not being able to get over the hump. How many times have you heard a coach say they... more »January 14, 2019
Motivating Moments: Can you force players to be committed?
Commitment is the soul of teams everywhere. Without it, it's impossible to find success, regardless of talent. And with it, teams that might lack the physical strengths of other programs find ways to win. When... more »January 7, 2019
Progressions to build your full-court man defense
The full-court, defensive slide zigzag drill is a program staple. It works on proper defensive ready positions, drop-step footwork, slides, and hand and body location. Here are some suggested progression to get even more out... more »January 2, 2019
