We generate better chances from scripted (specials and ATOs) than spontaneous actions. That tempts coaches to want more control, disenfranchising (young) players from learning how to play. Know how defeats know that. As Coach K says, "It's about making plays not running plays."
Developing "time and space" concepts is pivotal to scoring on special situations.
Lagniappe: Middle school coaches seldom get extra gym and individual instruction time but I had both last night.
Here's what a highly-motivated 13 year-old got (what I remember) in an intense 45 minute workout with a heavy dose of Pete Newell actions. I envision her as a potential '3' for an Ivy someday (5'11" scorer with a handle). She reminds me of a young Mark Plansky who played at Penn on the National Champions that beat GTown.
Star drill: break up full rounds with "rest" free throws (5)
Wing: Catch and shoot (always both sides)
Wing: Catch, rip through into one dribble jumpers
Wing: Catch, basket attack into step back and fake step back into continuation
Wing: Catch and reverse turn (simulated overplay), deep step, basket attack
Wing: Front-turn basket attack directly or with rip through
Top: Catch and shoot
Top: Penetrate into floaters
Top: Iverson 'wide' crossover into attack
Post: Baby hooks and counter (McHale Move)
Post: Front turn (jumper off the board) and counter
Post: Dream Shake basic (Olajuwon signature moves)
*Trivia: Where was Tara VanDerveer born? Melrose, MA where I coach.
