THE ALLEY DRILL Written by Brandon Reichert for Randy Brown Video The Alley Drill-1on1 How the drill works Offensive player and defensive player are playing 1v1. Offensive player is trying to get to the basket while staying inside the “alley” created by the cones. The offensive player must stay inbounds and not move…
Transition into Training: Tips to Engage Youth Basketball Players
Helping players make a smooth transition from their day into practice is extremely important, especially in youth basketball. Coaches – can you spare five minutes prior to practice to engage the brain, and thus the athlete? Through no fault of our own, coaches have been conditioned to want to immediately “get after it” as quickly as possible in order to…
Afterschool Programs For the Win!
This post comes from DC Alliance of Youth Advocates and ‘tips off’ DCAYA’s eBay auction for the “Ivory Latta Experience“. All proceeds will go toward DCAYA’s work in expanding access to quality afterschool and summer programs for all District youth. As an assistant coach for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, I’m very lucky to have sports pay…
Being a Double-Goal Coach
[vimeo id=”86646816″] Strive to win while teaching life lessons Model and Teach Honoring the Game Teach ROOTS – respect for Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and one’s Self Distribute PCA’s Parent/Guardian Letter to help parents Honor the Game Appoint a parent to be “Culture Keeper” for the team Drill Honoring the Game in practice Seize…
Using Effort Goals
How to use goals to keep players motivated Effort Goals are a Powerful Tool Encourage players to set effort goals instead of outcome goals Effort goals are largely under a players control regardless of the competition Players that are recognized for trying hard, will be more likely to continue Getting players to understand what it…
Gooroo Drill: Olympic Shooting Competition
[vimeo id=”72912808″] Improve shooting, conditioning, and teamwork Setup Line up three players at each basket (see diagram) Each group of three players has two balls Instructions Two players with balls start One player takes shot, follows shot, and passes to player without ball (Player 1 shoots and passes to Player 3, Player 2 shoots and…
Gooroo Drill: Partner Passing: Wrap-Around Pass
[vimeo id=”72910278″] Teach Wrap-Around Pass Setup Line up players up in two lines (eight to ten feet apart) Players face each other (to work on designated pass) One basketball for every two players Instructions In Wrap-Around Pass, player may use either hand Player fakes, steps around defensive player, and passes with outside hand Tara’s Tips…
Gooroo Drill: Pride Rebounding
[vimeo id=”81046564″] Practice rebounding skills using box-out technique Setup One coach with ball is positioned around free throw line acting as shooter Six players are in the paint, with three designated as offensive team and three on defensive team Instructions Coach attempts jump shot (missing on purpose), and players in the paint position themselves for…
Tips For Honoring The Game
[vimeo id=”86648561″] How parents can contribute to a positive culture Before the Game Commit to Honoring the Game in action and language no matter what others may do Tell your children before each game that you will be proud of them regardless of how well they perform During the Game Fill your child's "Emotional Tank"…
Gooroo Drill: Partner Box-Out
[vimeo id=”81046562″] Teach players box-out technique Setup Split players into two groups, forming two parallel lines 4-6 feet apart across the key facing each other Line facing basket is designated offensive team, while line with back to basket is on defense Players stand at least an arm’s length from each other and are partnered up…
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