From buzzer beater and ankle breaker to double dribble and alley-oop, there are many formal and informal terms that the average basketball enthusiast might not know the meaning of. One of the terms that we often hear from commentary as soon as the clock starts to wind down in the fourth quarter of a basketball …
These is a really easy BLOB to teach at any age and works great against a man to man defense. You can use it against a zone but more than likely you will not get the layup option, only the mid range jumper or the 3pt corner shot. In addition to using this as a …
Planning for successful basketball tryouts begins with preparing months in advance through skill development and strength training. But it’s essential to know that five specific tips can help ALL players regardless of their level or talent! These secret weapons might be what you need when facing off against other talented prospects this season. With tryouts …
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When James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, it was just a way to keep his gym class busy on a cold winter’s day. Little did he know that his humble indoor activity would evolve and explode to take over the world. Fast-paced and action-packed, basketball is more than a simple sport. It is a test …
What should we expect from fans and parents as coaches? Every week a coach complains about a player’s parents. I have also been that parent before (oops), so I can see both sides. A healthy team has a parent or spectator agreement signed at the first of each season or once a year if you …
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Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, and Trey Young are excellent players and so fun to watch, but they are silently ruining youth basketball. Coaches notice this more than parents, but in every gym, I walk into, I’ll find kids under the age of 10 chucking up 3pt shots. Then there are the middle school-aged kids 11-14 …
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The above is just an image, don’t try to print this version it will come out blurry. If you download the sheet from one of the 3 links below, you will get a crystal clear version you can print and edit. Fully editable and downloadable basketball stats sheet: Google Sheets Version Excel Basketball Stats Sheet …
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This is a complex topic to cover in one post, as it should be a book, but it always comes up in online chatrooms and forums. The questions coaches ask goes something like this: My team was in the stands watching a girl’s team play. During the game, my player started throwing stuff at the …
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