Turnovers plague basketball civilization. The future doesn't have to repeat the past. We understand mistakes happen, but they can't happen over and over and over.
1. "Run don't walk." Why travel forty feet from the hoop? Some coaches advocate the "permanent pivot foot." If you're right handed, then you're right-footed. On shot fakes, no need to bring the ball above your head. Officials are more likely to call a travel when you bring the ball high. I'm teaching players NOT to move either foot on a shot fake. That's a tip from Arik Shivek (Israeli National Team Coach) to reduce traveling.
2. "The white shirts pass to the white shirts." Be deceptive. Know the angles. Pass away fro the defender and the help defender. Maybe the post game is disappearing. You never know.
3. "Don't play in the traffic." Listen to your parents. DON'T PLAY IN THE TRAFFIC. Don't dribble or pass into traffic. Great players play in space.
4. "Shorten the pass." Steals happen when defenders have more time to react. Come to the ball. "Winners want the ball."
5. "Stay in your lane." Never cut to an occupied post. Little guards don't go to the post. You don't want it there. I don't want you there.
