
Outlet, Weave & Jump Shot
in Basketball coaching, Basketball drills and skills, Passing drills
Complete the Starter Drill by focusing on outlet passing, hitting cutters in stride, finishing at the rim and knocking down pull-up jumpers. MORE
A successful team is often a stable team. You may have a very clear idea of the basketball skills and qualities your players possess, but what do you know of them beyond that?
By gaining a greater understanding of your players as individuals, you can help improve your ability to understand and motivate them. Try and remember these five key points:
1 Players care about what you have to say when they know that you care about them.
2 Encourage the players to be as honest as they can. Emphasize that it helps build effective teams and encourages clear communication.
3 Most importantly, once you have collected this information – use it!
4 Making the effort to get to know the players, and not just their basketball abilities, can pay dividends when trying to understand their wider motivations.
5 The process of asking is a classic motivational tool for the player – it shows you care.
“Stand up for your players. Show them you care on and off the court.” Red Auerbach, nine-time NBA champion