Most of us have heard the noise; taking any shots besides layups or triples is inefficient. On that issue, we likely fall into four main […]
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Reasonable Defensive Expectations – because there are no shutouts in basketball
Finishing up some current thinking on charting individual player defensive accountability, we’d like to share one more thought on how coaches can use postgame defensive […]
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Understanding Effective Field Goal Percentage and Utilizing It
Back before the onset of the 3pt FG at all levels of play, there was obviously only one FG%. No matter where one took a […]
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Players – Act Like You Want To Receive a Pass!
This article is directed to players themselves since it’s so direct and fundamental. As I watch high school and college games, I’m astounded by the […]
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A Few Tips For Basketball Shooting
I’m still always amazed when I see someone who isn’t even a decent shooter. After all, it’s one of the most fun things to do […]
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Using Efficiency Ratings in Greater Detail
In past posts we have discussed the concepts of OER (Offensive Efficiency Rating) and DER (Defensive Efficiency Rating) that have been around for at least 50 years. […]
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