Grinnell’s 7 drills to improve 3-point shooting

When deploying the 3-point shot as a specific offensive tactic, a team realizes significant statistical gains that can lead to success on the scoreboard. Making a 3-point... more »

Learning the ‘2-3 Pro Set’ offense

Wing, guard and pop entries to help your team flourish The “2-3 Pro Set” is a versatile man-to-man offensive set that has the potential for a large number of... more »

Reinforcing fundamental movements on offense

A couple years ago, I decided to coach a young girls basketball team. I was happy to see that these kids were athletic, eager to learn, and understood the value of teamwork. [caption id="attachment_11775" align="alignright"... more »

Charting summer progress builds better players

To get your players primed for next season, you’ve got to make sure that they’re working hard in both the offseason and summer. During that time, they must know exactly what’s expected of them to... more »

Drills for teaching the hook shot

Though I’ve coached basketball for more than 40 years at multiple levels, it still amazes me that players cannot execute the Mikan Drill or a hook shot. Growing up in the 1960's, watching the sport’s... more »

Running the ‘Modified Flex Offense’

The Modified Flex Offense is a twist on one of the most-used offenses in basketball. By running this offense, you have the opportunity for motion while not relying on a superstar player for all your... more »

Proven methods for attacking full-court pressure

Today’s game of basketball is often played with a wide-open, pressure style of defense. An effective pressure offense must contain the following characteristics: It must provide a... more »

Coach Throwback: Nick Nurse’s out-of-bounds series

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 »

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 »

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 »