"Leadership is based on inspiration, not
domination; on cooperation, not intimidation." ~William Arthur Ward The Christmas season is always a busy time of year. However, as coaches, we often have a bit of down time when we are away from the court and not visiting
family.
What better way to spend that time than by learning and getting better! Here are ways Hoops U. can help you... - Take our online certification course, the Level I Basketball Coaching Development Program. Dig deeper at your own pace and online!
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- As always, you can visit Hoops U., check out the newest pages as shown below and dig through the Playbook, coaching tip, player tip, and motivation archives.
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10 Tips to Better Shooting |
These simple tips and concepts will help you or your players become a better shooter. These aren't tips on form & technique ... if you're interested in how to shoot, check out our article, The Art of Shooting. Here are the tips. Learn them and start improving as a shooter... Continue Reading at HoopsU.com
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The purpose of this basketball play from the 1-4 high set is to get the ball into the low post for a scoring opportunity. This play can be run to either side and can be used to target your best low post scorer. Continue Reading at HoopsU.com
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Middle Screen and Drive Play |
The Middle Screen and Drive Play is a simple basketball set play that can be run at any level ... from youth to professional! The offense is well-spaced for this play, which has the post player set an on-ball screen to allow the point guard to attack the basket. With a good screen, a solid point guard will be able to create a layup opportunity for himself or his low post teammate. If it is
well-defended in the lane, the option to kick the ball out to the perimeter for a 3-point shot is there as well. Continue Reading at HoopsU.com
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Fullcourt Weave to 2-on-1 Drill |
This drill is a bit of variation on the normal 3-man weave to 2-on-1 drill. In the normal weave to 2-on-1, it is usually a 3-man weave up the court and a 2-on-1 coming back ... with the shooter sprinting back as the defender. Continue Reading at HoopsU.com
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Kevin Durant Off-the-Ball Scoring Drills |
This article comes to us courtesy of contributing coach, Tim Springer.
This basketball workout contains 6 drills broken down from the types of shots Kevin Durant takes during games.
These are the types of moves and shots that Kevin Durant takes during games.Continue Reading at HoopsU.com
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LeBron James Scoring Workout |
This article comes to us courtesy of contributing coach, Tim Springer.
This basketball workout contains 5 moves you can use to score like LeBron James. These shots and scoring maneuvers are what you will see game-in and game-out from LeBron
James.
Continue Reading at HoopsU.com
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A Fantastic Read!
The Leftovers: Basketball, Betrayal, Baylor and
Beyond
Accusations, attempted cover-ups and betrayal surrounded the summer of 2003 and ended with the disintegration of a rising basketball program. Those events ripped my life apart. Playing basketball for Baylor University was the realization of a lifelong dream. But I could have never foreseen the devastation that would rock our foundation. Coach Scott Drew took over a broken program and his vision of "hope in the future" was hard to swallow. Yet, in the midst of so much pain, a miracle happened. Our brotherhood of "Leftovers" banded together. We were considered the underdogs, yet that didn't deter our desire to play. As co-captain of that team, I tell a story of tragedy, personal struggle, anger, shaken faith and perseverance. Surprisingly, I learned that we inspired our university, community and nation. The Leftovers is the story behind that story.
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If you are not yet a member of Hoops U. Insider, here are the latest additions you are missing out on...
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Special Offer to new subscribers -- register now and receive a free basketball coaching video download (your choice of videos). Paid yearly subscribers will also receive a free custom Basketball
Notebook. Click here for more information. Akron Back Flare Play
By: Jeff Osterman
A real nice quick hitter that incorporates a couple of screens to get an open scoring opportunity. With both a back screen and flare screen, a couple of options are available. Raider High-Low Play
By: Brian Rea
This is a play from a 3-out/2-in set designed to get a high-low scoring opportunity or a shot from a staggered double screen. Get quality scoring looks before progressing into your normal motion
set. High Pivot Flash Doublescreen Handoff
This quick hitting basketball play is designed to get your best shooter or scorer an opportunity for a 3-point attempt or a dribble-drive to the basket. Colgate Flex Flare Sideline Play
By: Jeff Osterman
This sideline out of bounds play starts in a box set formation and uses
both a flex cut and flare cut option to create a scoring opportunity. 4-on-4 Transition Recover Drill
Teach defenders to get back quickly on defense and to help teammates who are slow in recovering. Offensively, players will work on
their transition and fast break offense. Fairfield Doublestack to Pick-and-Roll Play
By: Jeff Osterman
This quick hitting basketball play starts in a low doublestack set with the first look for a corner jumper that moves into a high pick-and-roll from the top. 3-on-2 with Chaser Drill
A basketball full court and fast break
drill for the offensive players to work on 3-on-2 fast break skills as well as 3-on-3 principles. For the defensive players, it helps them to work on playing solid defense and preventing the quick basket. 4-Out Double Flare for 3
From a
4-out, 1-in set, the goal of this play is to get a quick three-point shot or to make sure the ball gets in the hands of your best shooter. The Rogue Defense
The Rogue Defense goes against the rules of your normal defense. As a defensive
strategy, it will force your opponents away from their strengths and into their weaknesses. Learn More & Join Hoops U. Insider
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