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Are you feeling overwhelmed by your opponents’ 1-3-1 defense on the basketball court? Do their constant switches and chases make you throw up your hands in frustration? Do you feel discouraged and close to calling it quits? No need to worry! This blog post will take you step-by-step through the mysteries of the 1-3-1 defense …
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EASY to teach sideline inbounds play that you can install into your offense in 5 min at 1 practice. This inbounds play works best for teams with seasoned players who understand cutting top open space. This is not the best play for a new or really young team. Keep the name simple, and kids will …
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Coaches here is a straightforward baseline inbounds play that can be used against a 2-3 zone. It is designed to catch defense sleeping. The play can also be installed into most youth teams in about 10min. The name says what to do, “4 low”. All 4 players find a space along the baseline. The defenders …
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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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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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