4 đź’ˇ Idea's to improve your Transition Defense

,If your transition defense is even one step slow, you’re giving up 3 points.In today’s game, stopping the ball isn’t enough—you have to stop the right threats, immediately.George Washington's Chris Caputo emphasizes the importance of Transition Defe...

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Jan 14, 2026
3 Defensive Build Up Drills to Improve Team Defense

Coach ,University of Ohio head coach Jeff Boals is a basketball defense whiz. Yet, he is deceptively simple when it comes to defensive strategy. He relies on a series of effective team defense drills that build unity on the defensive end, rather...

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Jan 12, 2026
3 Coaches share tips to execute 1-3-1 Zone Defense

Coach ,The 1-3-1 zone defense in basketball is a fantastic change of pace to keep an opposing offense on edge during a game. When implemented correctly, the 1-3-1 zone defense can be a versatile and effective strategy. And since there’s a slim d...

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Jan 08, 2026
4 Offensive Rebounding Drills to Win Second Possessions

,All coaches know that offensive rebounding significantly influences the outcome of games and even determines championships. "Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships.”Pat SummittThis is why we’ve pulled four offe...

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Jan 05, 2026
5 ATO Plays Every Coach Should Be Using in 2026

Coach ,This week I am focused on developing some ideas for future ATO plays for my teams.  As you know ATO's are special plays and actions teams run after time-outs or can also be run in a dead-ball situation. Typically, the plays are...

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Dec 31, 2025
7 Principles For Perfecting the Princeton Offense

Coach ,The Princeton offense has been one of basketball’s most effective offensive systems for nearly a century.  One up-and-coming coach who has invested his WHOLE basketball career into understanding this style of play is Quinn McDowell.&...

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Dec 23, 2025
4 concepts to build your Program's Culture

,Building program culture is a fickle thing. It takes time, effort, and a lot of moving pieces. However, it can be the key to taking your team from good to great. There are many concepts we can consider as coaches when choosing what to prioritiz...

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Dec 22, 2025
How to Use 3 on 3 to Improve Your Team

Coach ,Just because the 2024 NBA Finals have concluded doesn’t mean there isn’t basketball still being played. Not only is the WNBA in full swing right now, but the 2024 Paris Olympics is also on the horizon. And one of the most intriguing sport...

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Dec 18, 2025
Insight from Jay Wright’s Defensive System

,Coaches who scouted against Villanova describe Coach Wright’s defense as confusing and extremely hard to prepare for.His defensive style and system allowed for multiple adjustments based on the in-game situation.  Villanova has a defensive...

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Dec 16, 2025
How to Run a Circle Offense

Coach,Basketball offensive philosophies have undergone multiple complete makeovers over the past few decades. Perhaps the most influential shift came by way of the Golden State Warriors, during their four NBA Championship title victories from 20...

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Dec 15, 2025