Struggling to get good looks for your best shooter? Get them open with these set plays for shooters. FastDraw diagrams and videos included. So you have a deadly shooter. What now? As with any of the skills your players possess, the goal is as a coach to maximize them to the best of your ability.…
Las Vegas Aces XsOs: Part 1 – Quick Hitters and ATO’s
An inside look at the XsOs of one of the WNBA’s most exciting teams, the Las Vegas Aces, to kick off the season which begins on May 24. Full Series: Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 The Las Vegas Aces boast one of the youngest and most talented rosters in the WNBA, and are…
#NBAXmas – The Best Plays from Christmas Day
We handed over our Twitter account to contributor Tony Miller to cover the best plays from NBA Christmas Day games. And he didn’t disappoint. Coach Miller not only shared his favorite #XsOs including BLOBs, SLOBs and ATOs, but also pointed out some great concepts and trends used by the elite NBA teams. Make sure to…
NBA Finals Update: How We Got Here and Where We’re Headed
The Warriors and Cavs battled in the first two games of the NBA Finals, both having success with certain offensive and defensive schemes. The 2018 NBA Finals has resembled a boxing match, with both teams punching and counter-punching each other (with plays, not fists, although that almost happened). In Game 1, we witnessed one of the greatest…
Celtics-Sixers Game 3: A Lesson in Late Game Situations
The execution at the end of Game 3 between the Celtics and 76ers was a coaching lesson in late game situations. This year’s NBA Playoff second round match-up between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, the #2 and #3 seeds in the Eastern Conference, respectively, has been much closer than the Celtics 3-0 lead would…
Plays of the Week: Summer ATOs
The summer is the perfect time to work on your craft as a basketball coach. Many of the best coaches are reading, watching film, and looking for new wrinkles to give them the edge. Having a number of quality ATOs (After Time-Out) at your fingertips allows for you to be prepared for whatever situation you…