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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
Trent Scarbrough grew up in Central Florida where he played his high school basketball at First Academy of Leesburg. Trent was known in the area as a long-range shooter making 72 three-pointers during his junior campaign. Trent ended up as one of the top shooters
Grandview Heights Head Coach, Ray Corbett, shares insight for players at all levels to best prepare for tryouts. Coaches are looking for players who showcase great attitudes, hustle and an enthusiasm for the game. Players must lock-in mentally to avoid any slippage when it comes
Screen-the-Screener is a multiple screening action set that can put the defense at a disadvantage as you hold-in to help on the 1st cutter. Use the “shark” concept to take the defensive player guarding the least threatening player (opposite wing) to defend the down-screen. This
Be positive It rubs off. If you complain about them not being in the starting lineup, they will do the same. Be an attentive listener. Be realistic Someone may be bigger, faster, stronger, tougher, or smarter. Know their limitations and encourage them to make the
Finding your Team Leaders from Texas Head Coach, Shaka Smart Shooting Drills on The Gun from former Wisconsin Head Coach, Bo Ryan NBA Champion, Nick Nurse – 1st Year Head Coach with Plenty of Head Coaching Experience Articles on ‘Be the Same, Whether You’re Up
