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Tony Alfonso is the owner and founder of Hoops U. as well as the members-only, Hoops U. Insider. It is my goal to share basketball knowledge to help you succeed!
Pre-Order before June 9th, 2013 and save big!! Almost 6 1/2 hours of basketball instruction, motivation, tactics, and more available on either a 2-DVD set or via Instant Download! Own yours today! If you were unable to attend the inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy, you missed a fantastic basketball coaching clinic! Our speakers -- … [Read more...]
Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Author: Kevin Germany http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ [This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Read part 2, Miami Heat Secondary Break Options] The Miami Heat’s fast break can be virtually unstoppable at times. The speed and athleticism of key players such as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade is … [Read more...]
Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Author: Kevin Germany http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ [This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Read part 1, Miami Heat Fast Break Offense] When the primary break options are not available, the Heat shift to a 5 out set. The 5 out secondary break flows directly from their primary break. The trail … [Read more...]
Our Weekly/Monthly School Year Planner is a must-have for any basketball coach or player! This 8.5" x 11" spiral-bound book is durable, portable, and offers ample writing space. You can also have it customized to your team/program! Our Weekly / Monthly School Year Planner comes in 2 versions: Coach or Player! Original Notebook: $12.95 Custom … [Read more...]
I came across this recent article in Forbes and thought that it is definitely worth sharing. In the article, Boise State Football And The Blueprint For Organizational Greatness, the author talks about how the Boise State Football program has achieved a consistency of greatness among the BCS schools with much less in terms of budget, resources, … [Read more...]
This is a simple set play you can run when you want to isolate a player on the wing and let him attack off the dribble-drive. This play can be called and run to either side. For the purpose of our diagram, it is being run to the right side. O1 passes to the wing, O3, and then cuts through and clears opposite. As O3 is receiving the pass, … [Read more...]
A special thank you to Sports Unlimited for contributing the following guest post with us! Basketball coaches are charged with building the perfect team; training their players, honing skills, developing trust, and fueling the fires of that winning spirit! But sometimes, organizations also charge coaches with (or at least give them some … [Read more...]
Sorry, the sale has ended ... but we do have the products available from the coaches listed below so you can still learn from the best!! We are currently running a Sweet 16 Sale over at the Hoops U. Basketball Store. If you're looking to learn from some of the best college coaches in the country, this is the time to invest in yourself! You will … [Read more...]
This baseline out of bounds play from a box set formation can be run against man-to-man or zone defenses. It is a 2-phase play that, against a man-to-man defense, will force the defenders to fight through screens. Against a zone, it will cause the defense to overshift, creating an open shot. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 … [Read more...]
Purpose: To work on controlling the basketball via dribble, pass, and getting open against 2 defenders. Also builds focus, conditioning and develops offensive and defensive skills. Drill: 1 offensive player and 2 defenders. Coach or manager is also involved and on the court. Drill only takes place in the halfcourt. The coach or manager starts … [Read more...]
We've been offering books for sale ever since we opened up the Hoops U. Basketball Store. Now, I am pleased to announce that we have a deal with one of the largest book distributors in the world so we will have a greater collection of books to purchase! We'll be carrying the latest releases, most popular editions, as well as some classic … [Read more...]
Purpose: To work on shooting in an individual setting. Develop the ability to focus while shooting the basketball in a competitive, timed situation. Also helps player learn to get own rebound and score quickly. Drill: This drill is especially designed for players who are working on their shooting in an individual situation -- meaning, they … [Read more...]
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