Games sum possessions. Try this exercise in "obviousness." How can we maximize possessions?
1) Increase good offensive possessions.
2) Reduce bad offensive possessions.
3) Increase good defensive possessions.
4) Reduce poor defensive possessions.
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1. "Get more and better shots than opponents" - Pete Newell That includes getting more shots for our best scorers. A shot close to the hoop but highly contested may be less efficient than a more distant, open shot.
2. Play harder for longer than opponents (note Celtics vs Heat Game 2 versus Game 3).
3. The ball is gold - analyze types of turnover to focus on them.
From Zak Boisvert
4. Don't send opponents to the line - show hands, don't swat down
5. No easy shots (transition, putbacks, no contest, bad fouls)
As coaches, "we get what we accept." From The Four Agreements, "don't make assumptions." We cannot presume that players know our understand our expectations/demands. Give and get feedback.
Lagniappe. Model excellence in leadership and communication.
Lagniappe 2. Contribution is more than points.A team reflects coaching leadership more than player leadership:
— Brian Kight (@TBrianKight) April 28, 2024
• No accountability in coaches, no accountability in players.
• No composure in coaches, no composure in players.
• No listening from coaches, no listening from players.
Coaches create the culture that drives… pic.twitter.com/u1j9uhbupE
Lagniappe 3. Maximize the impact and efficiency of a precious resource - practice.Josh Hart played FORTY SIX MINUTES and didn’t make 1 FG. FORTY SIX MINUTES! But he had 17r, 5a, 3b!
— Team Rondae Hollis-Jefferson 🏀 (@TeamRHJAZ) April 28, 2024
SOME COACHES STILL VALUE PLAYERS WHO IMPACT WINNING WITHOUT SCORING!!!
1st 4 off-season questions to help analyze the effectiveness of daily practices
— Matt Kramer (@coachk6463) April 28, 2024
1. What do players do the moment they step on the floor?
2. What drills come 1st? Are they high energy?
3. How well do you transition from segment to segment?
4. Is it consistently competitive?