101 COACHING ESSENTIALS

#36-60 of Coaching Essentials continued from my last post


36. Chart the games within the game.
1. Score first in each quarter.
2. Timeout situations, do we score or do they
3. Do we effectively score on offensive out-of-bounds plays and do we defend them effectively.
37. Have designated spot ups for players and situations and work on them during practice.
38. Have an organized offensive rebounding system.
39. Rebound, REBound, REBOUND!!!
40. On all defensive rebounding situations for free throws have 5 guys on the line.
41. During offensive free throws have at least two guys back.
42. Tip out all offensive rebounds when you can’t get two hands on the ball.
43. Have a saving location. Everyone on your team should know that if someone jumps out-of-bounds that they are going to save the ball to the same spot.
44. Look to find and utilize mismatches.
45. Sub and change strategy on free throw. situations.
46. If you are below average play only 7 players, if you are average play 8 players, if you are above average play nine, and if you are outstanding play 10.
47. Know how to play at three speeds, slow, medium and fast.
48. Have 2-3 control games.
49. Develop a balanced offense.
50. 3-point shots should come after post entry.
51. Early in the season institute a 6-pass rule.
52. Look to bomb twice a game on opponents made field goals.
53. Have a FREAK defense.
54. Use fouls at the end of a ball game to stop clock and lengthen the game.
55. Have offensive and defensive subs at the end of the ball game.
56. Huddle on all free throws.
57. Save all great set plays for the end of the game.
58. Develop a hierarchy of scorers.
59. Develop a spark plug or sixth man. (Have a man for instant offense and instant defense.)
60. Your Point Guard. should be coaching on all dead ball situations.