Teaching proper shooting fundamentals

Footwork, finishing develop a player’s scoring abilities  In order to teach young players the proper fundamentals of shooting the basketball, we must create a foundation that we can build upon. It will be on this... more »

‘Jam press’ puts sustained pressure on the ball

The key to a successful press defense is sustained pressure on the ball — keeping the “point of the spear” against the jugular of your opponent. But that pressure typically is only applied after a... more »

Developing a winning practice strategy

Practice is the setting in which coaches have the most control over the success of their teams. While the public may notice a game-winning inbound play or a switch to a zone defense, the true... more »

Position shooting drills for youngsters

Here are four drills for young basketball players that can help work players in your middle school or feeder programs. Two are designed for forwards, and two are for guards. Follow the Leader DIAGRAMS 1-3: This... more »

‘Ram screens’ can confuse opposing defenses

The evolution of man offenses has not only come with different types of ball screens, but it also modified the traditional locations that ball screens are set along with the action that follows. When some... more »

‘Cloak and Dagger’ Diagonal Offensive Series

A good offense is based on several basic principles. The first is being able to start the play with a pass or a dribble entry. Good offenses also... more »

7 defensive drills that produce results

If your team wants to protect the basket this season, you'll need some effective, efficient defensive drills that produce in-game results. Here is a listing of our most popular drills that can easily be installed... more »

5 ways to combat the preseason grind

From August to November, our basketball team is in the preseason grind. If we’re all honest with ourselves, by the time October rolls around we’re ready for games. One of the coaching challenges I face... more »

5 training concepts missing from preseason programs

Preseason is almost here, which means it’s time to dial in your training. Preseason is the most important time of the year for a basketball player at any level. It’s the time to fine-tune and... more »

How Ryan Odom and UMBC upset No. 1 Virginia

No. 1 seeds carry a 135-1 record in the opening round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Their single loss came earlier this year, when the University of Maryland Baltimore County shocked the top-seeded Virginia... more »