Limitation of a drill: How to make a coach more effective
I ran a clinic today for some local basketball coaches and introduced simple ball-handling and passing progressions. The idea was to show drills that could be utilized in a practice environment where...
View ArticleMotor learning theory, basketball skill trainers, and skill development
Originally published in Hard2Guard Player Development Newsletters, Volume 5 Whenever I write about trainers, trainers respond. Trainers tend to be defensive because the industry is not established...
View ArticleThere is no mystery in the decline of post play in basketball
The Atlantic had an article about the mystery of the disappearing post player that is filled with excuses and problems, but few answers. If one wants to explain the disappearance of back-to-the-backet...
View ArticleMistakes in motor learning: The fallacy of the expert shooting coach
On another site, I saw a prominent shooting coach admonishing other coaches for failing to teach the perfect shooting technique. The expert justified his opinion by giving one example of a player who...
View ArticleLearning tricks or improving game performance
Originally published in Los Angeles Sports & Fitness, July/August 2014. My 18-year-old back-up point guard approached me after a workout and asked about a Youtube video that he had seen. He said...
View ArticleAvoid choking in unrehearsed situations
Originally published in Los Angeles Sports & Fitness, September 2015. When Dustin Johnson hit the green in two strokes on the 18th hole, he had a putt for an eagle and the 2015 U.S. Open...
View ArticleHow do we view athleticism?
ESPN interviewed NFL players about the best athletes on their teams, and the answers were insightful, as they represent how we view athleticism. Several answers pointed to multi-sport success, whether...
View ArticleTwo-ball drills, transfer and inspiration
Originally published in Hard2Guard Player Development Newsletter 6.4. Now available in Kindle and paperback. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here. After their practice on Monday, two teenagers from...
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