Wednesday, December 31, 2014

How To Properly Teach Youth Basketball

By Jashua Moses


If you need some ideas on how to choose the best basketball plays for your team, then this article will help you. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing the best plays to practice during a training session.



Fast paced drills - fast paced drills are great as they keep the training moving and keep the team interested and fit. This will help them get into better condition while also making the practice more fun. Fitness is vital, and they need to be able to keep up with the pace of the game.

Your players do have to be able to think for themselves. The game is fast-paced, and as a result, the players have to adjust to situations as they occur on the court. You are not doing them any favors if you micromanage them during practice. It may be hard to step back every now and then, but it is important for your team's ultimate success.

Coaching is a very rewarding job. However, you do have to put the time into it to make it worth it for both yourself and your team. Take the information above to heart, and go out and have a great time!

Another thing that new coaches need to realize when they are just starting out is that they will have little success if they are trying to be micro managers. Conditions are always changing on the court and a team that is incapable of naturally adjusting to these conditions will not be successful.

Review the tips above and focus on developing the plays and drills that will improve the team, while also making the game fun and enjoying for the young players who want to take part. Never forget to also work on character based skills and developing a strong work ethic.




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