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The Quick Hop is beneficial when the shooter is on the move. Pre-shot movement can be sliding laterally along the perimeter, uphill coming off an away screen or downhill off the dribble/curl. With all footwork it is imperative that you do your work early. When
-Any shift/slide of your guide hand will impact your shooting hand by moving your index/middle fingers off the middle stripe of the ball. -Your Guide Hand aka BALANCE Hand = Fingertips to the Ceiling…Rim -Stand BEHIND the player for the best vantage point of hand
What can we learn from Coach McDermott (Creighton) & Coach Steele (Xavier) Defensive Communication Early is paramount -“Early, Loud & Often” SET YOUR FEET – Play off 2 in the paint -“Make decisions at our pace.” -“Do what the game tells us to do.” KYP
One of the toughest parts about sports are injuries. In a perfect world, no one would ever get injured but let’s be real, it’s a big part in sports today. In time of injuries, there are two options one can choose from: Feel sorry for
Respect Yourself and Others There is no such thing as self-respect without respect for others. Individual success is a myth. No one succeeds all by themselves. People who do not respect those around them will not make good team members and probably lack self-esteem themselves.
What letter of the alphabet do you want to form when shooting? The best answer is “C.” When forming a C, the player will have a wrinkle in their wrist & their elbow will be directly underneath the basketball. Helpful teaching points regarding the elbow
This video highlights reading the defensive coverage on a Horns Ball-Screen with the ball-side screener rolling to the front of the rim. The ball-handler must “engage 2” with the ball-screen & “see the help.” The midline defender guarding the opposite corner is responsible to help
In order to become a great shooter, you must become a straight shooter first. From your shooting pocket you must move the basketball along your shooting line to eliminate any rounded or wasted movements. Your shooting line consists of: 1). Lead Foot 2). Lead Hip
Are you looking to help improve the arc of your shot? Shooting with a low set point will result in a flat, line-drive shot. Players must understand how lifting the basketball to their proper set point will dictate their arc Three Quality Teaching Points that
Coaching Audit – An examination of why we do what we do. When we think of improving our team, we must start by improving our processes. The first step is to study every aspect of our methods, analyze them and understand them. How do you
