Coaching Discussion http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:11 +0000 35 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1883 This past week saw an incredible performance out of my 8th Grade boys basketball team. Keep in mind now we only have 5 players so expectations aren't as high as say 7-8 players. Before half we had a player foul out therefore having to play with only 4 players for the 2nd half. We also had another player with 4 fouls going into the half but somehow did NOT foul out. Game over right? Not so fast. We actually had the game tied @ 21-21 going into the 4th quarter. We did run out of gas finally but the effort was the best under these circumstances I'd ever been a part of. There was no quit in these kids and as a result I think everyone learned what I preach,DONT GIVE UP. Good things happen when you don't give up no matter what the score. If you were wondering we lost 35-28. As a team we did grab 15 Defensive rebounds and 9 offensive so we do have more work to do. Didn't help only going 2-9 from the free throw line. My 1 guard did turn it over 11 times but being 1 of the smallest guys he also grabbed 6 rebounds. There are good and bad in all games. I want my players to build on this effort as the stakes have been raised as they know NOW what they can do to overcome. We didn't win a game @ all last year in my 1st year so looking to gain some ground and bring this program back up and keeping it there. It's simply not a case of winning at all costs but a learning curve o not making the same mistakes time and time again. My players don't mind getting to the 4th quarter as I'm usually hoarse is the voice by then and they tease me,Coach what was that. What a great group of kids I have!! Stay tuned. Would like to hear your stories of your games as well to be able to view and comment on. Bobcats Coach]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:11 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1883 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1857
Seven of my flag football players are coming over and we have three that played 3rd/4th grade b-ball with us last yr. We're a pretty solid team skill wise, but we only have one 6th grader, three 4th graders and the rest 5th. Seven of the kids have played together since 1st grade, the other 3 played two seasons with us last yr. Still, I think this league will provide a big challenge.

1) Would you play a zone or man to man defense?

2) Any ideas on teaching a full court press and learning how to beat one?

3) Basics of teaching the kids fastbreaks - any easy concepts or drills to teach that?

Thanks!]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:20 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1857 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1784 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:50:11 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1784 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1781
Thanks,
Rusty]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:44:28 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1781 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1768 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:21:56 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1768 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1759

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