Why Zone Defense is Bad for Youth Basketball
The potential cost of winning games here is the benefit of your players in learning the game and building skills.
4 Shooting Machine Tips for Young Basketball Players
"The Gun" by Shoot-A-Way is a shooting machine that has revolutionized the way basketball players train on their own. The machines can be found in gyms everywhere because they help [...]
How to Shoot a Free Throw
An entire basketball game can sometimes come down to a single free throw. To be a reliable, high-percentage free-throw shooter and be confident stepping up to the line during clutch [...]
Basic Offensive Plays for Youth Basketball Coaches
In youth basketball, most productive offensive plays are characterized by continuous passing and simple movement. Motion or continuity offenses will contain passes, cuts and screens in either a free flowing [...]
How to Set a Perfect Basketball Screen
Setting a good basketball screen or “pick” is a critical, but often overlooked fundamental skill. A screen occurs when an offensive player attempts to use their body to block or separate [...]
8 Effective and Fun Youth Basketball Games
Here are eight games that will be great for both team practices and basketball camps in teaching the fundamentals in a fun, creative way.
