Try Anticipation
One of the key things I have learned over the years coaching from elementary kids to college kids is they need to be told to get to where the ball will be before the ball does.
I dont know how many frustrating drills I put up with, seeing players watch the ball drop and looking at me as a coach going it didnt come to me.
I soon realized that this one principle that is at the center of all the skills, was not being practiced or understood for that matter. Here are a few things to make sure your players know to improve this
Ready Position - your players need to know that even though the ball is in the oppositions court, you still need to be ready
Anticipate - teach your players to read what is happening and trust their instinct by reacting even prior to the play forming
Quick Feet - the faster you get to where the ball is going the better chance you have to make a good contact
Stay Low - all basic skills involve the body not being totally erect, its easy to extend and play a ball then to try and go down to get a ball
I believe if your players understand these principles as a young age, it will help them develop that much quicker! If only I would had been taught this when I was in elementary school.
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Kent Janz is the founder of RTP Sports ortho birth control Having coached basketball for 15 years, it was time to teach others to do the same. RTP Sports Camps is all about helping youth develop a love for sports. By the way, we are looking for coaches in your area!
