In yesterday’s article on shell defense and in a previous Hoop Coach article, “On Ball Defense”, we have discussed the foundation for today’s topic of […]
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Shell Drill for Basketball Practice: Defensive Fundamentals and Teaching Points III
Whether a coach forces sideline or middle-or not at all-or plays a soft or hard zone, inevitably defenses are constantly put in help and recover […]
Read morePost Defense :: Fundamentals and Teaching Points – Part 2
In a previous article we discussed the Blocking Out philosophy spectrum. Today we’ll discuss Post Defense, perhaps the defensive area where thinking and technique has […]
Read moreDo your basketball players have Valgus Knees?
What is a valgus knee? A valgus knee position is when the femur internally rotates and collapses inward. It is also commonly referred to as […]
Read moreBasketball Box Out: Defensive Fundamentals and Teaching Points – Part 1
On the heels of the of “Offensive Fundamentals and Teaching Points” post. We are going to start a series over the next week or so […]
Read moreBody Language: Checklist For Your Players and You
As much as anything else in competitive athletics, players’ and coaches’ attitudes as revealed through their body language are integral parts of the winning process. […]
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