Ep 351 When should you shift focus to game tactics?
About this episode
The episode discusses the balance between skill drills and team tactics in youth basketball coaching.
https://teachhoops.com/ Are you struggling to find the perfect balance between skill drills and team play? Lots of coaches think teaching five-on-five tactics beats skill practice, but that tug-of-war never ends! The hosts—seasoned coaches with decades of wisdom—unpack the secrets to building both individual skills and cohesive teams. Do your practices swing too far one way? Learn how to: Build skill AND team IQ, even with tight schedules. Adapt practice focus after every game. Motivate kids to love the fundamentals. Stay tuned for more game-changing tips. Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. Keyword Coaching Youth Hoops, youth basketball, skills training, practice structure, teaching basketball, balancing skills and teamwork, basketball drills, practice planning, youth sports, basketball fundamentals, dribbling, shooting, layups, ball handling, pressure drills, skill development, AAU basketball, practice time management, team play, press break, youth coaching challenges, balancing instruction, practice time allocation, youth tournaments, basketball resources, outlier players, performance tracking, coaching strategies…
Topics covered
- game tactics
- skill drills
- team play
- youth basketball
- practice planning
Keywords
- Coaching Youth Hoops
- youth basketball
- skills training
- practice structure
- basketball fundamentals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Teachhoops.com
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