As I write, the Detroit Pistons are 5-2 after beating the Hawks, Suns and Trail Blazers on the road and the Jazz and Bulls at home. Before losing last night at Golden St., sandwiched in the middle was a home loss to the then struggling Pacers. I was at that game and the Pistons played…
It’s that time of year. Playing rotations are either decided or soon to be so. All across the U.S.A. (the world for that matter), coaches are being second-guessed by the players who didn’t make them (or did, but in their minds, inadequately). Not only are the players peeved, but also so are their parents, relatives,…
Coach Gary Maitland shares some low post pad drills that can help players develop toughness in the low post.
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 help and recover. The premises of those two articles were: the more a defender can stay between his man and the basket, the better; the less help the four support…
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 situations. If one attends most any pre-season practice at least at the HS level or higher, one will witness one form or another of a shell drill for basketball with…
What is a valgus knee? A valgus knee position is when the femur internally rotates and collapses inward. Â It is also commonly referred to as knock knees. Why is this a concern? Â Studies show there is a link between athletes that exhibit valgus tendencies and knee injuries, specifically ACL tears. Â Also, athletes that have…
