HoopTactics Newsletter Coach John Wooden, Featured Play: UCLA Set Offense, Individual “On” Ball Defense Premium Membership What’s New Player Development: Pressuring Player with the Ball Player Development: Containing a Dribbler Player Development: Defending Against Dribble Penetration In Memory of John Wooden  “Success is peace of mind that is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made […]

Quick Tip: Real Competitors Real competitors are those special players that come to play every time they step on the court. They are a team’s hardest workers constantly, improving. They are not the type that scream at their teammates or officials or kick trash cans after the game. They are the type that are determined and […]

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 […]

Fostering a Team Atmosphere Team Atmosphere Persistence a key to success Insist on “Best Efforts” at all times Real Competitors Establishing Significant Player Roles “The whole (team) is greater than the sum of its parts (players).” On every level of basketball, one of the most important aspects of coaching is creating and fostering a total […]