Inside the Rim Newsletter :: 13-June-2012

Published: Wed, 06/13/12

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Welcome Inside the Rim, !

"A Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said, 'I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, violent one, the other wolf is the loving compassionate one.' The grandson asked him, 'Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?' The grandfather answered, 'The one I feed.'
~Blackhawk

In this edition of 'Inside the Rim':
  • The Latest Inside the U...
  • Newsletter-Only Basketball IQ
  • Inside the Insider
  • Inside the Hoops U. Store
Enjoy!

The Latest...
What you've missed if you haven't stopped by The U!
If you haven't stopped by Hoops U. in awhile, here is some of what's been added since the last newsletter:
  • Coach Springer recently shared his 'Kevin Durant Playoff Scoring Workout' with us.

    In this workout, you will find 8 shooting drills based on the types of game shots Kevin Durant has gotten during this year's playoff run. These are some great one's you will want to add to your list of shooting drills!

    Go to Kevin Durant Playoff Scoring Workout

  • We also have a great article recently contributed from Sean Glaze titled 'The Secret to Team Success is on a See-Saw'.

    Sean writes, "
    Do you remember playing on a see-saw when you were younger?

    The secret to enjoying team success is often found in orchestrating a similar transfer of weight - and the experience can be just as exhilarating (or as scary) for you as a coach or team leader as you watch the action and movement occur.

    The see-saw you may recall from a playground in your youth was likely a single long board balanced on something that allowed the weightier end to rest on the ground while the lighter end rose up high into the air.

    For kids who did not weigh very much, the see-saw could be a scary ordeal, as they were always at the mercy of the "larger" kids.

    Continue reading The Secret to Team Success is on a See-Saw.

Basketball IQ
Newsletter bonus tips & tactics only found 'Inside the Rim'.
As you might recall from the previous 'Inside the Rim' newsletter, I shared a section from 'Basketball Methods' by Pete Newell and John Benington -- a book I had recently purchased. I am going to share another snippet from that book in this edition of Basketball IQ ... I hope his words will serve as a good reminder to us all when conducting practices!

From the 'Practice Coaching' section under 'Techniques of Coaching', here is one paragraph from Coach Newell:

"There must be but one leader on the practice floor: the head coach. His manner must be positive and decisive. His voice should be clear and loud enough for all to hear. His whistle should be sharp and commanding. The drills used should evidence pre-planning and be held with dispatch. He should demonstrate only when he is physically capable of demonstrating. His explanation should be precise and exact with a simplicity of presentation. The manner in which the coach assumes his leadership responsibilities will reflect itself on the team's habits of practice. Positive leadership in practice is a necessary requisite for future team discipline. Uncertain leadership will associate itself with sloppy, inconsistent, and undisciplined play."
Inside the Hoops U. Store...
What's new, what's hot, or what's on sale!
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Tony Alfonso