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Sample Articles from Hoops U. Insider
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Free the Post Play
This set play is designed to get your post free and open in the low post. By using a diagonal back screen, you can get him open so he can create his own scoring chance from the low block. . . .
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How to Frustrate Your Opponent
How can you frustrate your opponents? Employ those tactics which they will find most frustrating and aggravating. Quite simply, play the way your opponent does not want you to play. . . .
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High Box Double Clear Play
This baseline out of bounds play sets up in the same type of box formation you have probably used many times except that it is set up higher so that the players closest to the basket are free throw line high at the elbows. The high set up allows open cutting lanes to create easy scoring opportunities on the inbounds play. . . .
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Survival Rebounding Drill
Teach aggressiveness along with rebounding, inside scoring, and inside defensive skills. Mainly, though, this rebounding game teaches toughness and aggressiveness. . . .
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4 Threat Inbounds Play
This baseline out of bounds play can be run against a man-to-man defense in the last few seconds of the game. There is a lob option, but with a couple of catch-and-shoot options there should at least be enough time on the clock to catch the ball and shoot it cleanly. This is a great last second out of bounds play that may just give you a score when you need it most! . . .
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Sprint and Defensive Stance Drill
Here is a drill that will improve conditioning and mental toughness. It is challenging for players to complete under time and in proper form but it also helps them encourage and motivate each other. . . .
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10 Individual Defensive Rules
This list of Individual Defensive Rules comes from an old handout by the late UTEP coach, Don Haskins. Coach Haskins lists his fundamental defensive rules for playing individual defense beginning with getting back on defense. . . .
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Developing a Basketball Coaching Philosophy
One of the very most important positions you can hold and professions you can work in is by being a coach. As a basketball coach, it is important to develop your own personal philosophy. This article helps you determine the relevant and essential objectives. . . .
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Continuity Offense Sets
