Archive for 'Player Development'
Basketball Tips & Strategies – February 2009
Quick Tip: Intentional Missed Free Throw Chances are good during the season that an end of game situation will be encountered that requires the intentionally missing of a free throw; therefore, teams must be prepared for it. Intentional missing a free throw must be taught and practiced. Players must know and recognize their assignments are […]
Posted: February 1st, 2009 under Coaching Strategies, Game Strategies, Player Development.
Tags: Bad Calls, Clock, Fouling, Free Throws, Lead, Practice, Score, Shooting, Time
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Basketball Tips & Strategies – January 2009
Quick Tip: Teaching & Learning To be successful players must gain a working knowledge of the game. What, when and why should be very clear and specific. Learning is best when it includes activities using as many senses as possible. Learners remember 10% of what is read, 20% of what is heard (75% is forgotten […]
Posted: January 1st, 2009 under Defensive Strategies, Offensive Strategies, Player Development.
Tags: Anticipation, Boxing Out, Communication, Disrupting On-Ball Screens, Flight Time, Learning, Offensive Rebounds, On-Ball Screens, Teaching, Teamwork
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Basketball Tips & Strategies – December 2008
In Memory of Pete Newell Beloved Hall of Fame coach, who was one of the game’s greatest teachers. He will be thoroughly missed. However, his legacy and contributions to the game will live on forever. “Coaching lasts only for a game, but teaching lasts for a lifetime” -Pete Newell Quick Tip: Teaching & Learning Be sure […]
Posted: December 1st, 2008 under Coaching Strategies, Defensive Strategies, Game Strategies, Offensive Strategies, Player Development.
Tags: Attitude, Blocking Fouls, Coaching Staff, Defensive Stopper, Determination, Free Throws, Injury Prevention, Instructions, Last Shot, Learning, Listening, Offensive Charges, Out Numbered Situation, Personal Fouls, Pete Newell, RBP (Really Big Play), Responsibility, Scorer, Teaching, Terminology
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Basketball Tips & Strategies – November 2008
Quick Tip: Teaching & Learning Use positive reinforcement and point out successful performances rather than negative ones. Find reasons to praise and encourage rather than condemn. Use constructive criticism when appropriate, but never yell. Have you ever heard of a successful teacher that yells at their students? Coaching Tips: Why the need for early offense? […]
Posted: November 1st, 2008 under Coaching Strategies, Defensive Strategies, Game Strategies, Offensive Strategies, Player Development.
Tags: Adversity, Bad Calls, Bad Shots, Clock, Conditioning, Defense, Defensive Rebounds, Defensive Stops, Diet, Early Offense, Erasers, Exercise, Footwork, Game Speed, Intensity, Lead, Learning, Mental, Motor Learning, Offensive Charges, Offensive Rebounds, Offensive Runs, Positive Reinforcement, Practice, Repetition, Rest, Score, Scoring, Success, Teaching, Time, Training, Turnovers, Visualization
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