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Outlet and Fill Drill
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Shoot Like Steve Kerr: Five Things Great Shooters Do that All Other Shooters Don't
By: Randy Brown
Here are some ideas that will help you turn average shot makers into good or great ones. For the sake of consistency, these tips are for shooters away from the ball. The ability to catch and shoot is a rare art that few master. Yet, by implementing these tips you will see great improvement in your player's accuracy, footwork, and shooting percentage. . . . Keep Reading

Quinnipiac 1-4 High Ball Screen Play
By: Jeff Osterman
This play from a 1-4 high set creates possible multiple scoring options. The high ball screen allows your point guard to attack the middle and look to score or create for a teammate. . . . Keep Reading

Wing Skip to Skip Zone Offense Play
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Old Dominion Corner Pick-and-Pop
By: Jeff Osterman
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Two Pick-and-Roll Introduction Drills
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Nail Action Zone Offense Play
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Sideline Wall Out of Bounds Play
The Sideline Wall out of bounds play starts with a 'wall' of three players on the free throw lane line. It creates a couple of possible scoring options. . . . Keep Reading

3-on-2 Halfcourt Transition Drills
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Point Guard Screen Play
By: Jeff Osterman
Run this play against a zone defense to get a 3-point attempt from the corner. The point guard is screened to receive the pass and create an opening for the shooting guard to attempt the shot. . . . Keep Reading

High/Low Pick and Roll Pop Play
This play utilizes an on-ball screen from the wing that gives the ballhandler options to score and/or pass the basketball. The screener, by reading the defense, can opt to pick and roll or pop back out for the jump shot or 3-pointer. . . . Keep Reading

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