Team defense is a very difficult concept for a young player to understand let alone execute. Young players are often so determined to stop their own man, that they forget to play defense as a team. Simplifying team defense and breaking it down into three on three drills can facilitate the process of developing a solid team defense. At the same time, it will also still allow you to work on all of the facets of individual and team defense that you need to.
Using 3 on 3 to Develop Team Defense
Thoughts from Bill Russell and Bill Walton
The following are some thoughts from Bill Russell and Bill Walton that were taken from the Double Pump Coaches Clinic in 2007.
-Never give a scholarship to a person who you wouldn’t want to come to your house.
-Everything starts with personal integrity.
Kevin Eastman’s Five Musts in Skill Development
The following list is a list of what Boston Celtics assistant and world reknowned skill development coach Kevin Eastman feels are the five must haves when developing your basketball skills.
Circle the Cone Basketball Agility Drill
Training for speed and agility is a main part of my basketball training philosophy at Elite Basketball Training. It is so important for basketball players to be able to change directions quickly during a game and this is a skil that needs to be practiced. Below is a video of another great basketball speed and agility drill.
One on One Closeout Drills
As a coach, you see it all the time, players working on their basketball skills in a way that is not conducive to a game. You know the drill, going out on the court and immediately chucking up three point shot after three point shot from the same spots while bouncing the ball five or six times in front of you because they are frustrated that they keep missing. This type of workout usually lasts about 15 minutes and then the player goes in the house having barely broken a sweat.
