"We put a man on the moon." Why can't we __________?
- Get back on defense
- Pressure the ball
- Make layups
- Talk on defense
- Coordinate pick-and-roll defense (know the coverage, trust the protection)
- Know our defensive assignment
- Convert from defense to offense
- Take a charge
- Make a free throw
- Pick AND roll
- Pass AND cut
- Space the floor
- Challenge shots without fouling
- Block out
Thirteen year-old girls aren’t going to respond to sarcasm. Ask for ‘good basketball’ and continually define and refine what that means. Add value through simplicity and clarity, praising what’s done well and correcting mistakes. And don’t lose your mind, they’re kids deserving a chance to grow.
Good teams know what to do, why, and how.
Lagniappe: The Don Meyer Way
"What are you seeing out there? What do we need to do?
Be eclectic by getting input from successful coaches past and present.
Lagniappe 2: A BOB series from Mike Fratello.