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Offensive Spacing
Posted 11/19/2008
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By Ryan Krueger
Recent Assistant Coach for the NJ Nets |
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In this article Ryan Krueger relays his recent revelation involving the art of spacing. As he transitions from the NBA to the college game, the term becomes less cliché and more important. Krueger details some sets where slight adjustments in spacing have created large improvements on the court.
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Skills That Pay the Bills
Posted 9/23/2008
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By Keith Williams
Trainer of NBA and International players |
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Do you want to take your game to the next level? If so, follow Keith Williams's advice. In this article, he lists those skills necessary for guards and posts to rise in the ranks of basketball prowess. With these skills mastered, the sky is the limit.
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Theory and Rationale of the Read and React Offense
Posted 8/27/2008
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By Rick Torbett
Better Basketball's Lead Instructor |
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Rick Torbett describes the Read and React Offense, a complete offensive system that has taken him 5 years to develop. This second article fleshes out the theory and rationale following the foundations laid in the previous article. Both of these articles are available right now at betterbasketball.com where you can also find a preview of the Read and React as well as video testimonials from some of basketball’s greatest minds and coaches already running it.
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The Read and React Story
Posted 7/27/2008
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By Rick Torbett
Better Basketball's Lead Instructor |
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Rick Torbett describes the Read and React Offense, a complete offensive system that has taken him 5 years to develop. This first article is Torbett’s light hearted telling of the origins of the Read and React as well as some of its basic concepts. In the next few weeks, a more in depth article will be posted fleshing out the theory and rationale. Both of these articles are available right now at betterbasketball.com where you can also find a preview of the Read and React as well as video testimonials from some of basketball’s greatest minds and coaches already running it.
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Post Workout
Posted 6/19/2008
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By Brian Morehouse
2006 Division III National Championship Winning Coach |
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In this article, Brian Morehouse breaks down the post workout he puts his post players must perform each week. This program focuses on ball handling, free throws, quickness, shooting, and finishing creatively near the rim.
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A Good Point Guard
Posted 5/28/2008
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By Ken DeWeese
Head Coach, University of Mary Hardin Baylor |
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In this article, Ken DeWeese lists those skills and traits he expects from his guards. If you can master this list, then you are well on your way to being a really good point guard. If not, honestly evaluate yourself and start working.
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2-3 Zone Expanded
Posted 4/30/2008
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By Phil Robinson
40 Years of Coaching Experience |
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Phil Robinson describes the way he uses the basic 2-3 Zone to launch a variety of defensive looks. If utilized properly and executed well, these disguised defenses can easily throw offensive players off of their games.
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In Search of the Perfect Preseason Ranking
Posted 11/10/2008 |
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By John Akers
Basketball Journalist |
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John Akers describes a new process by which players are ranked in the preseason. Which nationally known players still make the grade? The answer might surprise you. Read More |
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Globetrotters, Olympics, 2012?
Posted 9/21/2008 |
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By Billy Reed
Basketball Journalist |
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Citing the Harlem Globetrotters as the ultimate ambassadors for the United States and the game of basketball, Billy Reed declares that the team that has done more for the International game than any other should be allowed to try out for the Olympics in 2012. Read More |
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Full Court Defensive Drills
Posted 1/12/2007
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By Tom Kelsey
Head Coach, Belhaven College |
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Current Belhaven College Head Coach and former University of Alabama Assistant Tom Kelsey diagrams 6 full court drills he uses to train individual defenders. Although the emphasis rests on defense, these drills give the offense an opportunity to concentrate on ball handling and getting open without the ball.
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Veteran's Camp
Posted 1/13/2007
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By Bill Fleming
General Manager of the USBL's Scranton Breakers |
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Bill Fleming, the President and GM of a minor league team, cuts dozens of pro players every year. In this article, Fleming focuses on how to act once you've made it to Veteran's Camp. Although, specifics deal with those looking to reach the pros, the techniques apply to all levels of players trying to make the team.
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