Discover The Secrets of Coaching Basketball
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When Coaching Basketball, one of the very first things that are understood, maintained, and practiced is conditioning. Being in shape and being able to keep up with the overall pace of the game can be the difference between potentially winning or losing. And, this is especially crucial during every season's potential run for the championship.
Before even touching a ball, a coach will put the team through a series of stamina building drills the first week of practice to get the team in shape. Players tend not to like this week of practice as it is a very long and hard week full of calisthenics. This will prove to be big for the team, as late in the season when other teams are tired, your team is prepared.
Conditioning is something that most players can't stand to do, but they'll appreciate it later. Unfortunately injuries are a big part of the game and the first week of practice will help prevent a team from having major injuries. Some of the drills used for getting in shape are suicides all the way down the floor, wind sprints, and running back and forth through obstacles.
Once this week is in the books and the team in shape, most coaches are ready to move to the simple fundamentals of basketball. While this is true, conditioning still be a large part of Coaching Youth Basketball, even though the coach can now focus his attention on other areas of the game.
One of the first things typically addressed is ball handling, which will more than likely start with basic dribbling drills. Some of the drills used in basic dribbling are; dribbling back and forth with one ball, dribbling with two balls at once, and dribbling through legs while walking. In the end, it will help your team protect the ball during each possession.
It is usually during these hard practices that the players will typically feel as if they absolutely hate their coach but, in actuality, they will respect the coach for making them better. This is when the coach becomes more of a mentor than a coach. At least it is usually typical in the grade school and in the high school years.
Once the relationship has reached this pinnacle, it gets a bit more fun. Most coaches will then introduce, offensive and defensive drills allowing a player to shoot and have fun. One of the biggest things coaches try to teach is for a player to have fun. Players who enjoy themselves are those who know where to go and what to be doing on the floor at all times. Obviously you want to win more games, but it's not the main objective.
While Coaching Basketball, you have to have desire, patience, and understanding in what it takes to make a championship team. This alone will help you become a better coach and benefit your kids tremendously.
Before even touching a ball, a coach will put the team through a series of stamina building drills the first week of practice to get the team in shape. Players tend not to like this week of practice as it is a very long and hard week full of calisthenics. This will prove to be big for the team, as late in the season when other teams are tired, your team is prepared.
Conditioning is something that most players can't stand to do, but they'll appreciate it later. Unfortunately injuries are a big part of the game and the first week of practice will help prevent a team from having major injuries. Some of the drills used for getting in shape are suicides all the way down the floor, wind sprints, and running back and forth through obstacles.
Once this week is in the books and the team in shape, most coaches are ready to move to the simple fundamentals of basketball. While this is true, conditioning still be a large part of Coaching Youth Basketball, even though the coach can now focus his attention on other areas of the game.
One of the first things typically addressed is ball handling, which will more than likely start with basic dribbling drills. Some of the drills used in basic dribbling are; dribbling back and forth with one ball, dribbling with two balls at once, and dribbling through legs while walking. In the end, it will help your team protect the ball during each possession.
It is usually during these hard practices that the players will typically feel as if they absolutely hate their coach but, in actuality, they will respect the coach for making them better. This is when the coach becomes more of a mentor than a coach. At least it is usually typical in the grade school and in the high school years.
Once the relationship has reached this pinnacle, it gets a bit more fun. Most coaches will then introduce, offensive and defensive drills allowing a player to shoot and have fun. One of the biggest things coaches try to teach is for a player to have fun. Players who enjoy themselves are those who know where to go and what to be doing on the floor at all times. Obviously you want to win more games, but it's not the main objective.
While Coaching Basketball, you have to have desire, patience, and understanding in what it takes to make a championship team. This alone will help you become a better coach and benefit your kids tremendously.
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Faisal Naser manages a Basketball Site that educates and teaches coaches and players everything there is to know about the game of basketball including the different types of coaching basketball.
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