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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 1
Interesting read about handling pressure.

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Trouble with Pressure D?  Radicalize Your Sets and Spacing
At or near the top of frustrating situations for players and coaches alike is not being able to run one’s offense against man pressure-especially upon [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 1
Basketball Coach Starter Pack!

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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Nov 22
7 Under-Practiced or Never-Practiced Aspects of the Game 

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7 Under-Practiced or Never-Practiced Aspects of the Game 
In several articles over the years, we’ve touched on some topics that often slip through the proverbial cracks when it comes to planning practice time. [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Nov 22
Larry Bird 2 Minute Shooting Drill – timed shooting drill

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Two Minute Shooting Drill
Larry Bird 2 Minute Shooting Drill – timed shooting drill.
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Nov 22
Any basketball coaches here?
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Nov 22
Nice partner shooting drill

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Peer Pressure Partner Shooting Drill
Partner shooting drill with pressure element.
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Nov 22
Nice, short pick and roll mini-clinic from USA Basketball Coach P.J. Carlesimo with help from several NBA stars including Kyrie Irving, Demarcus Cousins, Paul George

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Pick And Roll Mini-Clinic with USA Basketball
Great video that goes over the nuances of properly running a pick and roll. The video has several NBA stars.
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Simple Set that starts in double stacks and has a couple options for scoring the basketball.

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Double Stack Play
Initial set is a double stack on the blocks with the bigs together on one side.  The 2 comes of a double screen on the [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." -Epicurus
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Older post on the site but I think it is worth revisiting as we gear up for high school and college games.

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Do You Coach “Players” or Positions?
The Golden St. Warriors’ re-shaping of the NBA necessitates a discussion on the concept of what we call “playing positions”. The Warriors literally played most [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Latest HC Media Timeout :: “Fake Spain PnR | Working With Parents | Staggered Ball Screen Set | D2 vs ACC | Culture is what you Tolerate”

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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Didn't see this coming......

Sources: Nets moving toward hiring Udoka as HC

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Sources: Nets finishing deal to hire Udoka as HC
The Nets are progressing on the hiring of suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka, sources told ESPN.
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Zone out of bounds play that overloads one side the baseline to get the ball to a big in a scoring area.

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Chicago | Zone BLOB
Chicago is a zone out of bounds play that overloads one side of the baseline to get the ball to a big in a scoring [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
A quality warm-up lays the foundation for a good practice and also helps prevent injury. Allowing players to “go through the motions” and not work at their warm-up could end up hurting the team down the road.

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Pre-Practice On Court Warm Up Exercises
Pre-Practice on court warm up exercises you can do as a team. A quality warm-up lays the foundation for a good practice and also helps [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
“I can’t make every decision for you. I don’t have 14 timeouts. You guys got to get together and talk” – Gregg Popovich
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Latest HC Media Timeout :: “2 Zone Sets | Pre-Practice Warm-Up | Olympic Shooting | Larry Brown | Ball Screen Purpose ”

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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery teaches the subtleties of his 1-2-2 three quarter zone press.

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Fran McCaffery 1-2-2 Three-Quarter Court Press
Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery teaches the subtleties of his 1-2-2 three quarter zone press.
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
On the heels of my Pistons beating the Warriors last night so I thought I'd share some Steph Curry stuff to remind people how great he is. Don't want Cade to overshadow him just yet.....

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Steph Curry in College: 3 Star Recruit; 5 Star Player
Great read from a NBA scout who witnessed Steph Curry in College play his first three games. Needless to say he saw something special.
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
What defines your basketball program? Defense? Offense? Toughness? Something to think about this pre-season.

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Does Your Program Have Pillars?
Mention Bo Ryan and you automatically think swing offense and solid half-court man defense; then mention Dean Smith and you think full court pressure and [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Read my latest: “Good Shooters | Iowa BLOB | 1-2-2 Press | Steph Curry Story”

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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Simple zone quick hitter to get an open look at 3. Quick ball reversal and timing, like in most plays, are the key.

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Zone Quick Hitter for a Corner 3
Simple zone quick hitter to get an open look at 3. Quick ball reversal and timing, like in most plays, are the key. The 1 [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Part 2 of Tips for Players
=> Every player can run as hard as possible back on defense.
=> Do things that please your coach. This tactic usually helps to get playing time.
=> Choose advisors outside your program sparingly and carefully.
=> Want to be selfish on offense? ⬇️
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Quick and easy zone play that aims to catch the zone defense in between slides by utilizing the short corner, hi post area and quick passing.

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Kansas Hi Post Play
Kansas Hi Post Play | quick and easy zone play that aims to catch the zone defense in between slides by utilizing the short corner, hi [...]
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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
Latest HC Media Timeout ::“Gonzaga Set | Practicing Closeouts | Shooting Workout | Mindset Matters | Zone Quick Hit”

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HoopCoach.org @hoopcoach.bsky.social · Dec 5
“Coaches win practices, players win games” – Pete Carril