We’re halfway through 2022 and I wanted to put together a few Hoops Companion “Best of the Year (So Far) ” items.
These are all items that have received the most engagement, clicks, etc. on social media and Hoops Companion articles.
Here you go:
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Saturday Hoops Thread: Open Gym Variations You Can Use This Off-Season
1/ Make It, Take It
🔶 Still playing full-court, but if a team scores they get to keep possession after checking it back up. That teams keep possession until the defense gets a stop - then it's live
Want a game-like drill? This simulates 4v3 advantage situations. Adjust the rules how you feel best fits your team.
Pistol Slip is dangerous because the action on the backside erases a lot of potential help on the slip
Using Backwards Design as a Coach - How Beginning with the End in Mind Can Optimize Your Practice Plans
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5 Most Clicked Links from Newsletters
DAILY Ball-Handling Routine - All levels
5 minutes a day, keeps the turnovers away. Every workout. Great warm-up + mental toughness drill. Gets players locked in to their workout.
SSG: “Extra” Pass Shooting
Great as a warmup drill for lite decision making. Defender starts with the ball, passes to either of the perimeter players, then either closes out at the ball (make the extra pass) or to help (shoot it).