By adding a real element of competition to your training not only will you be preparing players for the trials and tribulations they'll face in their next match, you'll also be pushing players out of their comfort zones - getting them to up their game, push themselves and better their competitive game!
Push your players to the limit - Bring a lot of energy to the session and make your players realize their full potential!
Come the end of this session your players should be thoroughly tired - having jumped, held their own in the key and sprinted to meet the ball to win the offensive rebound - all the while working on their competitive game and ball winning ability!
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.
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