Role-Specific Player Development
On this week’s A Quick Timeout podcast, Omar Mance (Wisconsin Herd and Milwaukee Bucks) provides insights on NBA Draft workouts and how coaches can apply player development and evaluation into their own programs.
Listen to the full interview…
Also available on Apple Podcasts.
Play of the Week: Boston Celtics’ End of Game Twist BLOB
Twist actions on BLOBs are a great way to create confusion for the defense. The Celtics 4-Low Twist resulted in a game-tying 3PA that kickstarted an overtime win in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers.
SSG: 1v1 Blind Pull-Up Jumpers
Instructions: x1 holds ball behind back then tosses to shooter. x1 chooses a cone to go around while 1 dribbles around opposite cone. Limit dribbles. Pull-up jumpers only.
Looking for more small-sided game ideas? Here are 35 Small-Sided Games Playbook for Player Development.
GameChanger App
This app is literally a game changer for youth basketball coaches, especially you AAU coaches! Free live video streaming, advanced scorekeeping, live game and season stats, automatic highlight clips, team management - all in one place. Save time and money with the GameChanger App!
Team Shooting Drill: One More, 4-Ball Shooting
Volume shooting for your team. Split your team into two teams. The player(s) on the baseline starts with 4 basketballs. Pass the first ball all the way around the perimeter to 4 for a shot. Pass the second ball around to player 3 for a shot. Pass the third ball around to player 2 for the shot. The last ball is passed to 1 for the shot. Players get their own rebound. First team to 20 wins.
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