Part of running a team in basketball is to a good rotation amongst your players through strategic Substitutions. Getting your substitutions right can often mean the difference between creating an advantage, or having your team taken advantage of. Having a good …

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So you starting coaching a basketball team and you realise you don’t have one of the playing positions covered. As a coach this is always of concern when evaluating your teams starting line-up. This will also play a part in …

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Controlling the Tempo of a Game is vital for the success of a team in any basketball match-up. A team that cannot control the tempo of the game will find that they are often not able to execute their offense …

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Shooting in basketball is one of those skills there is no getting around, you either have it or you cannot be effective as a player. All players come with a different shooting range, but like being able to complete a …

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Leadership can be varied and changing. Even in teams with a dominant leader, other members will fill various roles at different times. Photo Credit: PickPic

Leadership is and always has been one of the big buzz words around team sports. Individual player motivation and inspiration are closely linked to the effectiveness of leadership within a playing group. Leadership within a sporting or even in the …

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