Features
December 16, 2019
Using interior screens to bust zone defenses
No matter where you turn, there’s someone talking about ways to beat a man-to-man defenses. Sit down with some coaches or attend a clinic, and if you’re talking about defense, the strategic emphasis is typically... more »December 9, 2019
An aggressive 1-3-1 zone for trap, half-court defenses
Initially, our 1-3-1 zone was intended to serve as a half-court trap in a multiple defense package. When the trap was broken, our players were instructed to fall back into another half-court defense, such as... more »December 2, 2019
Steve Prohm’s defensive stance & closeout drills
* Editor's note: Steve Prohm shared these drills with Winning Hoops in 2012, when he was the head coach of the Murray State men’s basketball team. Iowa State men's basketball coach Steve Prohm believes in... more »November 18, 2019
Better blueprints for running a successful basketball program
One facet of coaching that must be addressed more often is the process of establishing a successful program. The product of all your hard work, of course, is the team and how it performs in... more »November 13, 2019
Modifying the read & react offense to fit your team
The read and react offense is one of the more popular offensive philosophies in basketball programs. It teaches players to play with principle rather than learn set plays. Photo: Anthony Langley,... more »November 6, 2019
Superior Performance: selecting the best flooring for your sports facility
{Sponsored} Since 1897, members of the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) have been dedicated to producing some of the highest quality sports flooring systems throughout the world. And when it comes to deciding on your... more »October 22, 2019
Learning the ‘Demon’ controlled motion offense
Installing a new offense is never easy. Motion offenses are increasingly popular, but what if you're concerned the players can’t make all the proper reads? Another concern for coaches is lack of a true post... more »October 14, 2019
Phil Martelli’s warmup drills to prep players for practice
Our team starts every practice with a drill that serves as a great warmup routine. During warmup drills, time your players and give them a specific goal. Once your players meet the time and goal,... more »October 2, 2019
5 quick hitters to shred zone defenses
Attacking zone defenses is nothing new to the world of basketball. Many coaches, myself included, have used continuity offenses, alternating fronts, attacking from the short corner, high-low attacks, screening and much more. During the last... more »August 30, 2019