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Double Screen for Jump Shot Play

Tony Alfonso — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:58 +0000

Here is a basketball play you can run to get your best shooter an open jump shot attempt. In this diagram, the double screen is being set on the right side but this play can be run to either side.

O1 passes to O3 on the wing. O3 may need to execute a v-cut to get open.

O4 and O5 set a double screen for O2 in the corner. O2 sets up his defender and then cuts off the double screen toward the elbow area.

O3 makes the pass to O2 for the jump shot.

Spartan Guard Skills Workout

Coach Springer — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:10:35 +0000

Here are some great drills to develop skills that will help when you play on the perimeter. This guard skills workout contains drills that will help improve ball-handling, finishing, dribble-moves, shooting, agility, cutting, and more.

George Hill Scoring Series

Coach Springer — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:45:26 +0000

George Hill has worked hard and transitioned himself into one of the better point guards in the NBA. This series of 7 drills are based on extensive film study of they types of shots Hill takes during games.

Spartan Guard Workout

Coach Springer — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:51:11 +0000

These 6 drills focus on scoring from the guard position. They combine shooting, attacking off the dribble, finishing strong, attacking and shooting off the pass. These are good drills you can utilize to further develop perimeter play.

Hoops U. Insider Most Popular Posts: April 2012

Tony Alfonso — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:58:31 +0000

In April, we had some great additions to Hoops U. Insider. We added several plays and drills and had some great contributions from our ‘Basketball Coaches Chalktalk’ contributors.

Below is a quick look back at our 10 most popular Hoops U. Insider posts for April 2012:

#10 Lob Continuity

The Lob Continuity play is designed to create multiple scoring opportunities, with the easiest of all being a lob pass for a layup or dunk. It is an effective quick hitter that can also be run as a continuity as the ball swings and reverses from side to side. [Continue...]

#9 Run and Jump Press
By: Zach Keene

The Run-and-Jump Press is designed to force your opponent into mistakes, turnovers, bad shots, and to make them struggle to get into their offense. [Continue...]

#8 Elon
By: Jeff Osterman

‘Elon’ is a quick hitter that can be effective against a zone such as the 2-3 as well as against man-to-man defenses. [Continue...]

#7 The Convertible Zone Offense

The Convertible zone offense is designed to create many problems for most zones. It is convertible to meet odd front (1-2-2 and 1-3-1) zones or even front (2-3 and 2-1-2) zones. [Continue...]

#6 Mike Dunlap Clinic Notes: 2012 NABC Convention
By: Collin Wright

The following outline of notes is from the presentation by St. John’s Assistant Coach Mike Dunlap at the 2012 NABC Convention. There is great stuff here on building a defensive philosophy. My own ideas and observations are in italics. [Continue...]

#5 Escape Dribbling Drill

Develop and improve dribbling skills while under extreme pressure. [Continue...]

#4 Post Player Development: The Battle is Won on the Ground
By: Jason Parrish

How post players can learn from General George S. Patton and the Battle of the Bulge to more effectively play in the post. [Continue...]

#3 Coach K Notes on Practice Planning
By: Steve Hardin

The following notes were from a Coach K basketball coaching clinic some time ago. This is all great information you should think about as you plan your basketball practices. [Continue...]

#2 The Dirty Thirty
By: Brian Rea

Here is our version of the Dirty 30 and what we call Fundo’s. These programs are designed for the first two weeks of the season at our morning practice sessions. [Continue...]

#1 10 Commandments of Practice
By: Zach Keene

This list of 10 Commandments for Practice makes for a great handout or addition to your player handbooks. Use it as-is or tweak it to fit your philosophies. [Continue...]

If you’re not already a Hoops U. Insider, you are missing out on a great basketball education! If you want to learn more, here 9 reasons to join Hoops U. Insider!

Manu Ginobili Scoring Series

Coach Springer — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:16:03 +0000

Manu Ginobili is a dangerous scorer and is a threat anywhere on the court. Basketball players can learn a lot by studying him.

This series of shooting drills are based on extensive film study of Manu’s patented moves.

Tony Parker Scoring Series

Coach Springer — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:52:15 +0000

Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs is a master of creating his own shot in space and in using the pick-and-roll.

This workout, based on the types of shots Tony Parker takes, will help you develop the ability to score from situations that occur in games.

Basketball Weekly / Monthly School Year Planner

Tony Alfonso — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:46:10 +0000

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: $14.95
Custom Notebook: $17.95
FREE Shipping on all orders!

Buy now at the Hoops U. Store

Basketball Coach Version:

The Weekly/Monthly School Year Planner for basketball coaches contains 50+ basketball coaching tips and 50+motivational quotes. Each weekly spread will give you a new coaching tip to help you learn a little something and to give you ideas which you can incorporate into your program! You will also find a new motivational and inspiring quote each week throughout the year.

Basketball Player Version:

For players, our Weekly/Monthly School Year Planer contains 50+ player tips and 50+ motivational quotes. Within each weekly spread, you will gain special insight into playing the game with a variety of tips to help you become a better basketball player. Each week also contains an uplifting or motivating quote!

Additional Features of both versions:

12 months (July 2012-June 2013)
Page size: 8.5″ x 11″
Durable, tear-proof, and waterproof front and back poly covers
Plastic coil spiral binding that will retain its’ shape even with excessive use
Opens a full 360 degrees to open flat and stay flat
Weekly: Ruled daily blocks plus past, current, and future months reference
Monthly: Monthly overviews with space to jot notes
Special information including: Basketball Coaching Tips or Basketball Playing Tips and Motivational Quotes
Telephone/address/contact pages
Notes pages
Basketball-specific notes section (includes court diagrams)
Future year planning section

Customize Your Own Basketball Coaches Weekly/Monthly School Year Planner!

This option allows you to customize your planner to fit your program! Instead of the ‘HoopsU’ logo image, we will replace it with the image of your choice (copyrighted images are not accepted).

Your customized planner will display your image on the cover as well as on the header of the inner pages. You can also have your team name, motto, quote, etc placed in the footer section of each inside page.

Purchase now at the Hoops U. Basketball Store!

Stuff Great Basketball Players Should Think About – Dreams vs. Goals

Keys to the Gym — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:19:04 +0000

PGC Coach Dena Evans discussing dreams vs. goals. This video is part 1 of 2. View part 2 here.

Stuff Great Basketball Players Should Think About – Dreams vs. Goals II

Keys to the Gym — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:10:41 +0000

Part 2 of 2 video’s where PGC Coach Dena Evans discusses dreams vs. goals; specifically needing to revisit your dream from time to time. You can view part 1 here.