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7 minute workout

7 minute workout

Admin May 1, 2017 Comments Off on 7 minute workout

We introduced the players to a 7 minute workout they could do on their own in the driveway, at a playground or in the gym.  Players will need a basketball, timer, three cones (or

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Don’t ignore Layer 1 of the Read and React

Don’t ignore Layer 1 of the Read and React

Admin January 12, 2016 Comments Off on Don’t ignore Layer 1 of the Read and React

Here’s why I think most coaches look past Layer 1 Pass & Cut: They only see the initial scoring opportunities, i.e., the give-and-go that comes from a Front Cut or a Rear Cut. They

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Nail – Flank Against Zone

Nail – Flank Against Zone

Admin January 11, 2016 Comments Off on Nail – Flank Against Zone

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Load Step

Load Step

Admin January 11, 2016 Comments Off on Load Step

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2-2-1 Zone Full Court Trap

2-2-1 Zone Full Court Trap

Admin November 17, 2015 Comments Off on 2-2-1 Zone Full Court Trap

This 2-2-1 zone press is an extension of a match-up zone. As we move up the floor with our defense, the basic match-up rules stay in force, just move up the floor. Look at the

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Principles of Transition Defense

Principles of Transition Defense

Admin November 17, 2015 Comments Off on Principles of Transition Defense

One of the most common phrases used in coaching is “get back!” However, when transitioning to defense after a defensive rebound, made bucket or turnover, “getting back” and “sprinting back” have two completely different

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Pack Line Defense – Guide

Pack Line Defense – Guide

Admin November 2, 2015 Comments Off on Pack Line Defense – Guide

The ‘Pack Line’ was created by Dick Bennett of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin, and Washington State. It is now commonly used in some form by many coaches including Tom Izzo at Michigan State,

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11 Drill Progressions to Improve Ballhandling and 1v1 Dribbling Moves

11 Drill Progressions to Improve Ballhandling and 1v1 Dribbling Moves

Admin October 7, 2015 Comments Off on 11 Drill Progressions to Improve Ballhandling and 1v1 Dribbling Moves

Visit this link on Breakthrough Basketball’s website to access this very efficient ball handling drill – GO

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31 Shooting Drill

31 Shooting Drill

Admin August 19, 2015 Comments Off on 31 Shooting Drill

How the Drill Works  Each group will be competing against each other to be the first group to reach 31 points. The players will each take three shots – one from the 3-point line,

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Rainbow Shooting Drill

Rainbow Shooting Drill

Admin August 19, 2015 Comments Off on Rainbow Shooting Drill

Purpose: This is a great warm-up and shooting drill especially for youth basketball. It gives players a chance to shoot many repetitions from all different spots on the floor and it’s high intensity with

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