The Princeton Offense has long been a very popular system for coaches. This is because the Princeton Offense as a basis for a team’s offense provides a high degree of continuity. It is this continuity that helps many young and …

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A team’s Defensive Transition does not need to be a bland and reactive part of their defensive strategy. A team’s defensive transition can in fact be a very fruitful time in which to press the offensive team’s instinctive play. The …

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The Contesting Drill helps defenders develop the ability to blend playing high-pressure denial defence with the ability to also defend the back cut. In the Contesting Drill the coach starts with the ball. The coach can dribble to either side …

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The Figure Eight Close-out Drill is a useful drill to blend the learning of the fundamental techniques of passing and the close-out in a low pressure competitive situation. Players will have the opportunity to practice passing under pressure. For a …

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A Training Session is the breeding ground for a team’s success in the sport of basketball. Both in individual focused or team based sessions having the right mixture of pace and speed is vital for creating pressure and realism. No …

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