Category: Coaching
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“A” and “B” Teams in Youth Basketball (Everything you need to know)
The difference between “A” and “B” teams are experience and athletic ability. If a youth basketball team has too many players they will likely setup a second team. The first team will consistent of the best and most experienced players. The second team will be the remaining players who simply didn’t make the first team.…
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4 Best Reasons for a Zone Defense in Youth Basketball!
There are four situations where running a zone defense makes sense during a youth basketball game. Basketball is a game of constant movement, skill, and strategy. There are various defensive tactics to employ. Some are normal and routine and some are just creative. One such tactic is the zone defense. While man-to-man defense remains a…
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How to Keep Youth Players from “Reaching in” (Everything you Need to Know for your Basketball Players)
Youth players must be trained to keep their hands up when playing defense to avoid reaching in. However, this is easier said than done. In this article, I talk about five key strategies to condition players to keep their hands up during defense that will significantly improve their defensive contributions and most importantly drop the…
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Zone or Man to Man Defense: What’s the Difference?
The difference between zone and man to man defense is simply the defensive players assignment. Here are two quick facts you must know related to the difference between zone and man to man defense: 2. Man to man defense requires players to guard their individual player. They don’t have to worry about staying in a…