Coach Riches
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The Possession Passing Drill is a variation of the long-time favourite Piggy in the Middle. Most coaches at any level of sport would be very familiar with the Piggy in the Middle activity; the Possession Passing Drill looks to make the activity of passing a more sports specific action.
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Fouls and fouling are part of the game of basketball. Nearly every player participating in a game for any substantial period will commit a foul at one time or another. Sometimes these calls go with you and sometimes they go against you. However,
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Coach Riches
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Shot Selection tends to be one of the most difficult aspects of basketball for players to understand and master. Shot selection has both a tactical and personal aspect for players. Communicating this information to players however can be challenging because of the need for them to blend their abilities with the tactical system put in place.
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Scouting is one of the most valuable techniques that a coach can employ to help their team prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in a game. Scouting is often over looked though as a possible option due to the amount of time required for an analysis to be completed.
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The Gate Drill is a favourite activity of Functional Basketball Coaching. The Gate Drill demands players compete in a one on one situation, but are limited in their scope of movement and offensive objective. The Gate Drill forces players to utilise the room they have when using the ball to score without being wasteful by over dribbling.
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