A strong high school basketball coach is one who teaches his or her team how to play and then allows that teaching to manifest itself on game day through the players on the court. Waking up before school is the first start to conditioning, followed by staying later...
Basketball camps are not only a great way for kids to meet other young athletes that may become their future teammates, but it also provides children with an opportunity to learn more about the game and improve their skills in the process. However, basketball camps do...
Today, more and more professional basketball recruiters are placing a high value on humility when scouting potential players. A team of humble, selfless athletes is a common recipe for success in almost every sport, and it is a fairly collective mindset that signing...
Communication in the sport of basketball is important for every single player on the court, especially on the defensive side of the ball. When you aren’t in control of the ball itself, it is vital that you and your teammates on the same page in order to effectively...
Practicing is, obviously, the most important piece of the puzzle in terms of improving as a basketball player. Dedicated athletes will want to put in countless hours of work to improve things like their ball-handling skills, shooting form, free throws, and much more....
When you’re coaching young basketball players, it can be tricky to get them open for shots off an inbounds pass. I’ve found that the process requires you consistently practice inbound plays. These plays need to be simple enough that young players understand them, but...
