This press offense play attacks full court defense that is denying the inbounds pass. It is essential that the point guard does a great job sealing his man, like a post-up, in order to receive the pass. [embed]http://youtu.be/1UR9F02P3bY[/embed] Lear MORE about beating pressure defense...
This week's Tribe Spotlight features Bert Potter, Varsity Boy's Basketball coach at Bethel Christian Academy (Kinston, NC). I first heard about the Read & React from our former JV coach after he found the DVD's online. I really enjoy teaching the Read & React because it simultaneously trains player and ball movement....
Legacy is a word that gets thrown around fairly frequently these days. Too often, the word surfaces after someone passes away or retires from a long career. It would seem, however, that if it is what you are going to be remembered for, you would...
Long-time NBA and USA Basketball Assistant to Chuck Daly, Brendan shares seven fundamental philosophies that must be considered at the collegiate and high school level. Below are three components from his impactful lecture: PLAYER - COACH RELATIONSHIP Text players, text your stars, bring them in 1-on-1 and...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) get special access to Bill Simmons’ best friend and right hand man, Joe House (DC native and contributor to Grantland). Listen Now ...
Today's March Madness Extravaganza is presented by Jon Gordon. Jon has shared "11 Ways to Build Trust" and "11 Thoughts About Teamwork". 11 WAYS TO BUILD TRUST 1. Say what you are going to do and then do what you say! 2. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Frequent, honest communication...
The following article is provided to us by The John Maxwell Company Leadership Wired Blog. Recently, another leader asked me about how he should go about sharpening his skills in the areas where he was naturally gifted. He had already done something that I consider really...
E.S.P. stands for External Signs of Passivity. In this Full Timeout, Rick touches on the important of playing defense with your palms UP, instead of down. Take few minutes to learn how to increase your deflections and decrease your fouls! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7itVh_2AXM4&feature=youtu.be[/embed]...
This is another excellent article from Mitch Cole and the Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Newsletter. Most would agree that running a successful program involves more than merely the X's and O's. Knowing the right buttons to push and how to motivate our players to play up to...
PGC's TJ Rosene shared this bit of knowledge on a recent Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast. How do you instruct your teammates to be better? Most of the time when you do it, it is harmful to your team. 2 out of every 100 players like to be...
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