Player Tips

Is your team losing more than it should?  It may be time for your team leaders to speak up, for often the poor performance you are experiencing is a symptom of the best voices being too … [Read more...]

For your team to be successful, what are the two things you most need to contribute? If you cannot answer that question immediately and with confidence, you are not yet as influential a teammate (or … [Read more...]

Are you really working at basketball as hard as you possibly can? When I was a high school athlete, I thought I was doing everything I could to become a great basketball player.  Little did I … [Read more...]

A leader must have credibility. Are you doing everything you can to build credibility with your teammates so that you can build the best TEAM possible? You cannot possibly hold others accountable if … [Read more...]

A player's attitude is THE single most important factor in playing tough defense, whether you play man-to-man or zone. Wait a minute, Coach, what about footwork and technique and knowledge of the … [Read more...]

Most basketball players want to improve their shooting. That is good, but to reach your basketball shooting goals takes daily, specific, measurable goal setting and correct practice. For the average … [Read more...]

Errors in shooting off the dribble are caused by picking the ball up with your hands on the side of the ball (a major cause of side spin, which causes the ball to circle out) and floating to the side, … [Read more...]

The most common errors in shooting are listed below, along with suggestions on how to correct them. Error: Your shot is short. Correction: A shot that is short is usually due to not using your … [Read more...]

Confidence is the Most Important Factor in Shooting Believe in yourself. You want to have confidence in your ability to make the shot every time you shoot. Confident shooters control their … [Read more...]

This article comes from an old basketball coaching book in my collection published in 1955 titled Indiana Basketball by Branch McCracken. Coach McCracken led Ball State University from 1930-38 and … [Read more...]