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Brian Schofield is an expert basketball training coach for HoopSkills.com
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- Basketball Training - 4 Important Rules of Passing
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Rule #1 - Look for the Open Player Nobody enjoys playing basketball with someone who doesn't pass the ball to open teammates. We all know that on every team there are a few players that are usually more talented than others. Just because player A is more talented than player B does not mean the shot should always be taken by player A.
- Team Focused Ball Handling Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] I can't lie and say this was my favorite drill. I never liked it. But I can say that few drills helped me improve my ball handling skills like this drill.
- Thoughts on Effective Rebounding - A Basketball Training Article
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] It's a proven fact that basketball teams that rebound well usually win more games. This article covers fundamental advice on how to make basketball teams more effective when it comes to rebounding.
- Basketball Tips - Drills and Advice on Playing Individual Defense
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This basketball article offers drills and instruction on individual defense. It helps players prepare themselves to become better defenders.
- Coaching Basketball - Weak-Side Defense and Cutters
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Winning basketball games is about playing good defense. This article specifically focuses on how to effectively cut off the lanes and how to play effective weak-side defense. Cutter Closure In cutter closure you want to make sure that the passing lane for the cutter is closed off or taken away.
- Basketball Question and Answer Session - Effective Post Play
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Question: My defender constantly fronts me and I struggle to get around him. What can I do to get open? The way I am being defended is slowing down the offense and I want to know what ways I can make him pay so that he'll play me normally.
- Basketball Low Post Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Playing in the post can be rough and physical. If you play the forward or center position and want to excel you have to be able to score while you get bumped around in the lane. This article covers three very effective drills that will prepare you for the physical play in the post and help you become an effective scorer down low.
- Basketball Shooting Drills For Guards
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Cut, Catch & Lay-up Great scoring guards know how to create space and get open. Practice and work hard at establishing position by either performing a solid v cut or using the lane to get open. Once you've come up the lane and popped out the ball should be on its way to you.
- The Key to Great Post Play is Positioning
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] One of the main ingredients of a successful basketball offense is the ability to get open shots on a regular basis. This can't happen unless there is someone who establishes good position in the post and is a threat down low.
- On the Ball Defensive Basketball Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] In the game of basketball defense is broken up into two main categories, on the ball and away from the ball. Each style of defense requires its own set of understanding. This article outlines the important steps and practices of playing effective on the ball defense.
- Basketball Coaching - Executing an Effective Passing Game
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This is something I believe players can be born with. I think John Stockton, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird all were extremely gifted as passers and some of that was inherited. However, the passing mindset is something that can be worked on.
- Basketball Defense - Tips on Defending the Post
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] To be an effective power forward or center you've got to know how to properly defend in the post. This article offers practical tips on how to get good positioning and stop your opponent from scoring inside the lane. Positioning. Post players are often very concerned about how they should play their man.
- Basketball Fast Break Conditioning Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Many talented basketball teams get beat because they aren't in as good of shape as the other team. At the end of a game, the player that is intense and has great stamina will always out-perform the naturally gifted athlete that hasn't taken conditioning very serious. The following basketball drills are perfect for getting players in shape.
- Basketball - Team Shooting Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Individual shooting drills are great but whenever possible players who are looking to improve their shooting should try to participate in drills that involve two or more other players. This creates more of a game time atmosphere and allows players to practice the actual shots they will take during games. This article explains 6 basketball shooting drills that effectively involve more than just one individual.
- Basketball Shooting Drills - Game Speed
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This article explains effective drills basketball players can participate in to help them become better shooters during games. Too many players practice their shooting at very casual speeds and this is unfortunate because not very often will you be able to get those types of shots during games.
- Basketball Fast Break Scenarios & Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This article discusses the different fast break scenarios that commonly occur during basketball games. It also explains specific drills that can be run to help players execute fast break situations during games.
- How to Run a Great Basketball Practice
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Many young coaches tend to just show up at practice without a second thought what to accomplish that day or what drills they will be running. They want to play it by ear and see how it goes. The players deserve better and you can give it to them.
- 5 Simple Rules Successful Basketball Coaches Follow
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] In my years playing basketball I played for a lot of coaches. Some of my coaches, like Rick Majerus, were amazing and had a very positive impact on my life. Some of them though were not so good.
- Jump Shot Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Baseline Dribble Jumper - With the baseline dribble drill, you line up on the wings with the ball. Take two hard dribbles toward the baseline and shoot the ball. Focus on two types of shots, one off the dribble and one off a jump-stop.
- Diet and Nutrition Tips For Basketball Players
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] As a basketball player, I always wondered how vital of a role food and nutrition had in my playing ability. During a camp one summer there was a nutrition specialist there and I asked him this question, "does it really matter what we eat before a game?" All I can say is that he laughed for a bit and then compared our bodies to cars and the fuel that we put into them.
- Passing a Basketball - 101
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] It's no secret that passing is one of the most important fundamentals of the game of basketball. When a team passes the ball well, they get more open looks and score more points. This article identifies and explains the most common passes that should be used in the game of basketball.
- Basketball Drills That Teach Fast Break Fundamentals
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] One of the most fun things about playing basketball is a well orchestrated fast break. The center grabs the rebound and outlets it to the point guard. The point guard takes the ball down the middle while two other players fill the lanes on the outside.
- Common Traits of Great Basketball Rebounders
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Rebounding is a learned skill in the game of basketball. This article discusses what it takes for a player to become a dominant rebounder.
- How to Handle a Defensive Trap
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Some teams are very aggressive on defense and try to pressure the ball as much as they can. When this happens you could easily find yourself in a situation where two or more players are chest-to-chest with you trying to get the ball after you have picked up your dribble. This is called a defensive trap.
- Basketball Shooting Tips and Advice
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] When it comes to the subject of shooting, there is a lot of basketball advice out there. It can be overwhelming for young players to absorb all the information they come across and then implement it when they get on the court. For this article I have tried to simplify the topic as much as possible and cover the key elements of good shooting.
- 3 Important Keys to the Game of Basketball That Often Get Overlooked
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Basketball is a game that is won or lost by execution. This article explains three very important facets of the game that can determine the outcome of a game but yet aren't talked about much.
- 3 Important Tips For Beginner Basketball Coaches
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Because of my experience with the game of basketball, I get asked a lot by young coaches what they can do to make sure they are successful. In this article I want to cover the three main things I tell them.
- What Do Basketball Recruiters Look For?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] I love this question. This question gets asked a lot and it has many answers. When players ask me this question I always ask who they want to be recruited by and that determines the answer.
- Examples of Strategy Used in Baseball
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Baseball is commonly thought of as the sport that involves the most strategy. To be successful in the sport players not only need to be strong and athletic, they also need to be very knowledgeable. This article highlights a few examples of how understanding the game better can sometimes be more important than muscle or speed.
- Fun and Competitive Baseball Games That Help Young Players Develop Proper Fundamentals
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Playing video games will not build the fundamentals young baseball players need! Kids need to know that there are many baseball games they can compete in aside from an official game that requires 18 players and an umpire. This article explains some of the most classic baseball games kids can participate in with very few participants and in just about any environment.
- The Stop and Go - An Effective Basketball Dribbling & Ball Handling Drill
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] I learned the following ball handling drill at a team camp put on by the late Lynn Archibald from the University of Utah many years ago. My junior high coach worked with him and passed this drill onto our team. I've used it for years now because it encompasses all the elements of handling the ball successfully.
- Common Youth Baseball Questions
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Many kids develop a passion for the game of baseball at a very young age. When it happens it is a fun thing to witness. With their passion comes, excitement, competitiveness and curiosity.
- Things Obsessed Baseball Parents Are Curious About
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] It's hard for some parents to sit back and relax while watching their kids participate in baseball. As long as they don't become controlling and abusive this is usually a positive situation for a kid wanting to succeed. It is true that some parents can get out of control and have selfish desires but when their heart is right and they just want their kid to be the best they can be, here are some of the common questions they will ask.
- Understanding Baseball Strategy
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Baseball has a reputation for being a game of strategy. This article discusses what some of the strategies are and why they are so important.
- Learning the Game of Baseball
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] This article revolves around teaching beginner baseball students more about the game. It focuses mostly on hitting and fundamentals.
- Baseball Fundamentals - Throwing & Catching
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Throwing a Baseball It sounds so simple yet so many players do this incorrectly at a young age. In my opinion, nothing hampers a young player's love for the game more than if he can't throw the ball correctly. Fundamentally it is a very simple concept, but must be practiced correctly to be mastered.
- Understanding the Strike Zone
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] This article helps young baseball players get a clear understanding of what the strike zone is. It will help them be better players as they understand why and how the strike zone can be slightly different at various levels of play - from youth leagues to the majors.
- Moving Without the Basketball
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This article features expert advice for basketball players and coaches on the subject of moving without the basketball. When there is proper movement within an offense more open shots will be available and more points will be put up on the scoreboard.
- Creating Open Shots
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] An inside perspective from a former college basketball player. I love to start my articles with a story and this one is no different. I used to go to every University of Utah practice that I could possibly go to. Besides learning all sorts of new words from Rick Majerus, I got to sit in and really watch how one of the best coaches in the business practiced. He worked those kids very hard. When I signed with the University of Utah I knew exactly what I was in for because I had attended so many practices already.
- Slowing Down or Stopping the Fast Break
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] I love to start my articles with a story and this one is no different. I used to go to every University of Utah practice that I could possibly go to. Besides learning all sorts of new words from Rick Majerus, I got to sit in and really watch how one of the best coaches in the business practiced. He worked those kids very hard. When I signed with the University of Utah I knew exactly what I was in for because I had attended so many practices already.
- Scoring Against a Zone Defense
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] An inside perspective from a former college basketball player. When I was a younger player and the opposing team went into zone defense I only had one thought... launch it. Am I right? Often as young players we believe the best way to attack the zone is to beat it from the outside. I'm going to cover some simple strategies on scoring against a zone defense that are used on different levels of basketball throughout the world.
- Proper Spacing
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] By understanding basketball spacing you will get many more open shots and more open shots for your teammates. This article helps players and coaches understand what proper spacing is and how it is best accomplished.
- Basketball Drills for Beginner Coaches
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Tips & suggestions from a former college basketball player. This article is mainly designed for the beginning to intermediate coach who is really wondering what basketball drills he or she can implement to improve their ball club.
- What Motivates You As a Basketball Player?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This article helps basketball players understand what motivates them and how to use that knowledge to their advantage. If a player understands what motivates them, they are able strengthen their skills and ultimately dominate their position.
- Creating Your Own Shot - A Basketball Player's Key to Success
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This article offers expert advice for basketball players looking to dominate on offense and score more points. The other night I was watching a game and the commentators kept discussing how certain players simply couldn't create their own shot or couldn't create a shot for themselves.
- Basketball Post Play Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] I don't hide the fact that I played the guard positions and that I am more knowledgeable in the area of guard play. But I've played with enough great players and coaches to have learned what it takes to be a good post player. I'm going to share with you some simple drills that you can use to get better while playing with your back to the basket. Remember that these drills are good for any position. I am a fan of Big 10 basketball and love watching Wisconsin run their offense. It is predicated on their guards being able to play on the blocks some. These drills are something that can be practiced until they are second nature to you.
- Getting More Playing Time
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This basketball article features advice for young basketball players who feel like they aren't getting enough playing time. It talks about how players can form a better relationship with their coach which ultimately results in more time spent on the court, instead of the bench.
- Point Guard Play
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] As a young player I could score in a variety of ways. I was a great shooter, driver and finisher when I was given or created the opportunity for myself. I was a shooting guard in a point guard body and I knew that if I wanted to play major college basketball I would need to truly become a point guard. This transition was not an easy one. As a shooting guard, I had it easy. The other team would score and I would run down to the other end and try to get the ball. I didn't call the plays or even have to look and see what they were.
- Basketball Shooting Principles - The Lower Body
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Perfect practice makes perfect. In this article, I want to focus on covering some of the key principles of using the lower body and how it can affect your shooting.
- Basketball Shooting Principles - The Upper Body
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Understand that there are some basic laws of shooting that I believe everyone should know and understand. In this article I want to cover some of the key principles of using the upper body and how it affects your shooting.
- Defensive Basketball Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Defense is something that is rarely kept in focus for younger players and teams suffer as a result. I've included some drills that I've used over the years and hopefully they can help you understand how to play better man to man defense and team defense as a whole.
- Basic Basketball Drills
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This is actually easier to do than to explain but I'll give it my best effort. Make sure that you spread your legs apart and bend at the waist. Put the ball through your legs, around one leg, back through your legs, and around your other leg, making a figure eight. I had to read that a couple times to make sure I explained it correctly.
- Mental Toughness - The Secret Weapon All Great Basketball Players Possess
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This article explains why it is so important for basketball players to be mentally tough if they want to dominate their position. This was my greatest nemesis as a young player. I could score from almost anywhere on the court, except I had a problem with the breakaway lay-up.
- Becoming a Solid Basketball Defender
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] A former division I college basketball player shares his thoughts on what it takes to play great individual defense. I was the kid growing up that didn't have to play defense very much. I could score and do things on offense so I never really was forced to play defense or learn it for that matter.
- Basketball Conditioning - The Importance of Being in Shape
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Great basketball players, that have the ability to take over a game, are always conditioned and in good shape. This article focuses on the thoughts & ideas of a specific basketball coach who stressed the importance of being properly conditioned.
- Basketball Drills - Dribbling & Ball Handling
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Dominant basketball players have good ball handling skills. This article features drills and tips on how a player can improve their dribbling and ball handling abilities.
- Great Basketball Players are Coachable
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Many basketball players with incredible talent don't make it beyond the level of High School Varsity. One of the main reasons for this is their inability to be coached. This article will help players understand the importance of having a good relationship with their coach and how that can help them get to the playing level they want.
- How to Become a Better Free Throw Shooter - A Basketball Training Article
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Free throw shooting is a key element to the game of basketball. This article contains tips and advice on how basketball players can improve their ability to make free throws.
- Basketball Recruiting Tips
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This article features a former college basketball player's inside perspective on how high school players can improve their chances of being recruited.
- The Jump Stop - An Effective Basketball Drill
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] This article explains why the jump stop is so important in basketball and how young players can effectively learn how to apply it.
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