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Passing in Basketball Makes Great Teams

Consider the impact of the passing game in team sports.  The teams that pass the best score the most points, and that usually means that they win the most games.  Passing effectively and unselfishly can be the decisive factor in many games across many sports.Take pro football.  For some time, the passing game has reigned supreme.  In days gone by, the run set up the pass.  Now, the pass sets... 

Basketball practice plans to teach keeping your head up with the ball

  As a youth basketball coach, it’s frustrating to see players catch the ball on offense and immediately start dribbling with their head down.  In younger grades, it usually means the ball ends up in the “coffin corner,” the right-hand side of the basket — because most players are right-handed — and down at the baseline — because dribblers run out of room.  Not a lot... 

10 Things Youth Basketball Coaches Should Plan Before the First Practice

Most youth basketball teams begin practicing in October so it seems like a good time to identify some of the things that youth basketball coaches should be preparing to get ready for the season.Here’s our list:  10 Things Youth Basketball Coaches Should Plan Before the First Practice1.) Be ready for your first meeting with players’ parents. It’s a great idea to get all of the team... 

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