In past articles, we discussed using advanced metrics or analytics as another means to evaluate our players. We can use any of the many criteria already out there or we can devise our own systems to measure what is really important to us. We all know that when we arrive at a number (or letter)…
Full court ball handling and cutting drill that works on pull back dribbles and setting up defenders on cuts.
Pistol is a man to man set with two pick and rolls and a couple options to get the ball into the post. The animation shows all the possible options. Take a look. Pistol Action ==> view the animation here.
The Chicago is a baseline out of bounds play built specifically to attack a zone defense. The inbounder sets up on the baseline while two players stack on the ball-side block and the remaining two occupy the weak-side elbow and wing to pin zone defenders in place. On the slap of the ball, the 3…
Competitive footwork and ball handling drill. The offensive player must stay in between the lane line and gets a point for every time they cross the free throw line or the baseline.
If you were to ask me what any coach with any kind of talent can realistically set as goals to increase his team’s competitive edge, I would immediately spit out “don’t foul and don’t turn the ball over.” Many would argue that statistically these are the worst two plays in basketball. To large degrees, most…
