What the heck are you supposed to focus on regarding basketball shooting?  At what age?  What theory do you listen to?  THERE IS LOTS OF CONFLICTING INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC Being a parent that wants to help their child improve in basketball has a lot of challenges. Even if you had a playing background yourself, being on the…
Great PDF with clinic notes from a one day clinic put on by Bob Hurley of St. Anthony’s in New Jersey.  Coach Hurley is one of two high school coaches to be elected into the basketball Hall of Fame.  I received this PDF in a newsletter from Saginaw Valley State University. Here are a few of…
Below are 3 really effective agility drills that emphasize Defensive movements.  When doing these drills emphasize with your athetes to stay low in defensive stance and to explode from cone to cone.  I would recommend doing these drills prior to any traditional conditioning drills (i.e. lane drills, 17’s, conditioning ladders etc.)  Defensive Close out…
Fun, defensive toughness drill that promotes toughness. The drill incorporate various toughness elements including diving for a loose ball, taking a charge and sprinting for a run out layup.
We’ve got 5 more important books to note as summer winds down.  There are still many more worthy efforts that we’ll discuss in the months ahead.  One reader reminded us of STUFF: GOOD PLAYERS SHOULD KNOW by Dick Devenzio-a casual piece which speaks to players directly and should be on every player’s radar. TAKING SHOTS:…
When the ex- Pacers’ President Larry Bird chose not to renew Frank Vogel’s contract and for some reason I chose to watch the entire press conference. Whether one agreed with the decision or not, it was obvious that Bird really would have preferred not to make that decision but felt compelled to do so because…
