How to Slow Down a Pressure Defense

Applying a pressure defense is a common strategy among basketball teams around the country, which is designed to disrupt the rhythm of the opposing offense, speeding them up and forcing mistakes. This can come in the form of zone press, full-court press, man press, or...

Developing Defensive Teamwork

Developing defensive teamwork requires practicing with intention, building relationships, and strong communication skills. Your team will struggle to develop winning defensive skills if they can’t communicate with one another. Developing Strategic Communication Make...

Handling Drills for the Advanced Player

Proper dribbling and ball-handling technique in the game of basketball is, first and foremost, the practice of posture. If a player does not know how to stand and move properly, all the dexterity and practice in the world will not make them a better ball-handler. But,...

Skill Development: The Floater Shot

The key to developing youth basketball players is not by having them mirrors the greats, such as LeBron James, Lisa Leslie, Michael Jordan, or Diana Taurasi. While all of them certainly serve as great role models, younger athletes that compare their own abilities to...

Tough Losses and Bouncing Back in Youth Sports

Playing sports is an excellent way of getting children involved in the community and learning new skills. Although the games may just be for fun, kids can often get upset when they lose to another team. Although there may be a few tough losses throughout the season,...