Improved Finishing for Higher EFG%
Doug Novak's Finishing School, How to Teach Finishing, 1v2 Finishing SSG
Do you want your team shooting a higher percentage from the field this coming season? Improve their decision-making and finishing around the rim. This week, I’m sharing coaching clinics, small-sided games and more to enhance your teaching of basketball finishing.
Doug Novak’s Finishing Skill Development
Lats fall, Coach Doug Novak presented at our annual clinic on Developing Versatile Players. Coach Novak is one of the best for breaking down footwork and overall technique needed to shoot a high percentage in the paint.
For more from Coach Novak on Finishing:
Must-have Finishing Moves
What tools (finishing moves) do your players have in their basketball skill “toolbelt?” The more tools, the more prepared they'll be to face what the defense throws them. Here are our must-have finishing moves to use in the paint.
How to Teach Basketball Players Decision-Making for Finishing
Teaching players how to read their primary defender, which finish(es) can be used for finishing at higher percentages, and the footwork needed to finish inside.
SSG of the Week: 1v2 Finishing
The nail defender tosses the ball to the driver then chooses a cone to touch. O drives opposite way. On the first move by O, x2 chooses a cone to touch (either cone). O finishes against both defenders.
Looking for more small-sided game ideas? Here are 35 Small-Sided Games Playbook for Player Development.