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@XavierT_ATC This would be as far from the game as I’d want to stray unless I had a very narrow, specific purpose. For example, I use medball shooting to enhance the coordination of lower & upper body in shooting development. Very far from the game; very narrow purpose https://t.co/155KkYwrvX

@XavierT_ATC Depends on my purpose for an activity. I want the purpose to be as game-like as possible. The cones below are not game-like in any way, but the contested layup is. It’s also from having only a half-court for practice & I like curved running for development https://t.co/yAMEamBMJ3

Drills solve a problem. What shooting problem are you trying to solve? Design your drill around the problem. Otherwise, stick as close to the game as possible.

"What we are after is the root and not the branches. The branches are surface knowledge; the root is the real knowledge."

Calm is contagious. A simple framework to help coaches manage their emotions:

Even better example than yesterday re: manipulating starts to create a variety of finishing situations. Also love the perimeter shot - it was the "right" decision and the drill allows it rather than forcing players into finishes at the rim every rep...

Link to a summary of the presentation about Playmakers Leagues, from the history to its purpose to examples of activities to promote greater play, enjoyment, and skill development in young basketball players.

✅ "3v3 achieves the same or better levels of physical activity, increases ball contacts, shot attempts & includes every skill used in 5v5 game" ✅ "age-appropriate basket height & ball size improves spacing, presents more driving lanes & improves shooting percentages" 👏👏👏

Good example of creating some uncertainty and variability based on how a drill starts (don't know if you're going to be on offense or defense) - small detail but can be significant. However, should there be more variability in attacker-defender distances, angles & speed?

What is Periodization? We do it in so many other areas of our lives, but the idea is relatively new to Shooting Development. In this thread I'm going to explain why it can help players and teams practice more effectively. Check out my research paper:

"practice to adapt" #AAA #PlayerDevelopment

Really impressed by @CoachDrewD who, like @brianmccormick before him, has taken the time to dive deep into research/theory, combined it with his basketball experience and come up with a core set of principles that guide his approach... #elegantsimplicity

Phlandrous Fleming nutmeg pick and roll pass in France:

Players sign up to play basketball, to shoot, to dribble, to score, not to run the offense, stand in the corner, or stand close to the basket and rebound for their teammates. Everyone should feel engaged. https://t.co/p9qIO2ivek can help.

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For those who may have missed this D ( Damon Lowery ) & Waz review of the great contribution to basketball coaching in Australia @BBALLAU_Coaches @AndrewGaze10 part of a great coaching library of Australian coaches

“What looks like consistency in a great shooter is actually stability through variability.”

Sleep extension improved basketball performance. "Shooting accuracy improved, with free throw percentage increasing by 9% and 3-point field goal percentage increasing by 9.2% (P < 0.001)." - @drcherimah It's not just reps or practice hours. https://t.co/crTClaSuOd

Can you feel it?

Improving shot selection is great & improves shooting percentages & performance, but it's not improving your shot. Eliminating hard &/or bad shots is the easiest way to improve performance, but ultimately the best shooters improve ability to make a greater variety of shots.