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    Explore "basketballspeedspecialist" with insightful episodes like "Episode 100: Don't Punish for Doing the Right Thing", "Episode 99: Ban The Beep Test", "Episode 98: Building a Program Not a Team", "Episode 97: Why Not Strength Training for Basketball" and "Episode 96: When to Go Live on New Skill" from podcasts like ""Lee Taft Performance Podcast", "Lee Taft Performance Podcast", "Lee Taft Performance Podcast", "Lee Taft Performance Podcast" and "Lee Taft Performance Podcast"" and more!

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    Episode 100: Don't Punish for Doing the Right Thing

    Episode 100: Don't Punish for Doing the Right Thing
    I hate when coaches make players run lines for honest mistakes. Why is attempting to make the correct decision but executed wrong, missing a shot, or making a turnover punishable by running lines? Punishment for these types of errors is what takes away confidence and creativity. There are many more effective ways to handle on-court mistakes and keep the players' confidence and performance headed in the right direction.

    Episode 99: Ban The Beep Test

    Episode 99: Ban The Beep Test
    I will make many people mad, especially in the Physical Education World, but the Beep Test needs to go!

    It teaches horrible running form, tells us what we already know- kids are not in shape. Coaches will use it to test conditioning and often never use it again. Let kids get in shape by playing small-sided basketball games, fast full-court drills, and scrimmages- Bingo! 

    Episode 98: Building a Program Not a Team

    Episode 98: Building a Program Not a Team
    A coach's most significant role is to build a strong program from the feeder system through the varsity level. If not, the program will never be consistent. Don't confuse wins and loses with a well-run program. Listen to some crucial ideas to make sure on-court and off-court x's and o's are taken care of if you want a solid program.

    Episode 97: Why Not Strength Training for Basketball

    Episode 97: Why Not Strength Training for Basketball
    It's tough to define a solid reason why NOT to strength training. It benefits in so many ways, and not being strong is showcased when seen—improvement of performance, reduction in potential injury, ability to withstand high force, and produce high forces. Strength Training scares people because it's often depicted as powerlifting. It isn't, and I'm going to share why. Listen In!

     

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    Episode 96: When to Go Live on New Skill

    Episode 96: When to Go Live on New Skill
    There is way too much skill work going on for too long without live-action. Live-action teaches us if players are transferring the skill to game action usability. In the early stages, using a no-defense strategy to learn the skill is the way to go; however, the defense quickly must be included.

     

    For more information on becoming a basketball performance expert, check out www.BasketballSpeedCertification.com

    Episode 95: Words to Help Communicate Our Training

    Episode 95: Words to Help Communicate Our Training

    It's sloppy coaching not to use specific or direct words to help athletes and other coaches understand what you want. When we use very general words, but the situation demands specific terms, we create confusion. This short but powerful message will improve your player to player, coach to player, and coach to coach communication.

    Episode 94: Get Rid Of GPA to Play

    Episode 94: Get Rid Of GPA to Play
    This is a huge rant of mine—kids who are being punished because of low GPAs in schools and can't play basketball. If kids are simply not completing the work, exhibit poor behavior, and cause issues- then, by all means, they should be dealt with sternly. However, many students learn differently to have an arbitrary GPA dictating whether they can participate in sports. If coaches are unwilling to find out why their students are struggling, stop coaching or get rid of a GPA system.

     

    For more information on becoming a basketball performance expert, check out www.BasketballSpeedCertification.com

    Episode 93: Pre-Ads and Basketball

    Episode 93: Pre-Ads and Basketball
    Nothing infuriates me more than parents who yell, scream and belittle their youngsters when teaching them basketball. It is such abusive, irresponsible, and punishable behavior. We have to continue the education and mass marketing to get these parents to realize their lifelong damage to their children by constantly verbally abusing them when teaching them basketball.

     

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    Episode 92: Tactical On-Ball Defense

    Episode 92: Tactical On-Ball Defense
    When coaching on-ball defense, you have to find players that are okay with getting beat now and again- and still willing to get back in the game and fight. Tactically, you have to support aggressive on-ball defense with smart help defenders who can take away penetration and rotate to help kick-out passes. Practicing on-ball defense is a must if you want players to know their options.

    Episode 91: How to Properly Use Drills and When to Use Them

    Episode 91: How to Properly Use Drills and When to Use Them

    The problem with drills is they often become the lead. Coaches tend to use drills more than"Live Situations." Players end up not learning how to read their environment and make decisions. They look great in practice but lost during games. Listen as I share with you how and when to use drills.

     

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    Episode 90: Moving into Open Space

    Episode 90: Moving into Open Space
    Coaches often get in their own way when it comes to coaching movement on offense. They have their players cut non-stop. In theory, it sounds great, but what happens is players often are in the ideal spot, and they cut out of it into a more difficult spot. Cutting and moving is about knowing what the job of the defense is. If we know what the defense is supposed to do and where they must cover, the offense can be way more effective.

     

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    Episode 89: Basketball Drill Selection

    Episode 89: Basketball Drill Selection
    We must stop picking drills randomly off the internet. If you know exactly what you are looking for, feel free to use the internet to find it. Basketball coaching is about solving problems, and the drills you select should be an integral part of solving those problems.

     

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    Episode 88: Big Rocks First

    Episode 88: Big Rocks First
    When teaching basketball players a skill, focus on the big rocks to have single attention during the learning phase. If you try to coach all the big rocks and little rocks simultaneously, they can't absorb much of anything. Give them wins every day!

     

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    Episode 85: Why Train Basketball Deceleration

    Episode 85: Why Train Basketball Deceleration
    Deceleration, for a basketball player, has two purposes. The first is to physically train the CNS and muscular system to be able to hand load. The second is to prepare the player for a change of direction and agility as the game unfolds. If you are not highly knowledgeable in these two areas, I highly encourage you to listen and learn.

     

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    Episode 84: Teaching both Technical & Tactical Skills (With Lee Taft)

    Episode 84: Teaching both Technical  & Tactical Skills (With Lee Taft)

    When improving the retention of your basketball players, it's essential to give them context. A way to accomplish this is by putting them in a tactical situation to see the need for proper technical footwork. Teaching and learning are best when a connection as to WHY something must be done.

     

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    Episode 81: Prepare the Feet & Ankles (With Lee Taft)

    Episode 81: Prepare the Feet & Ankles (With Lee Taft)

    In my mind, the most crucial area to prepare a basketball player in is their feet and ankles. If they have the appropriate range of motion and stability in the feet and ankles, they can move efficiently. When the foot quickly strikes the ground, it tells the rest of the body what to do- making it essential to allow the foot and ankle to send the right message up the chain.

     

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    Episode 80: Developing a Speed Philosophy (With Lee Taft)

    Episode 80: Developing a Speed Philosophy (With Lee Taft)

    Do you have a philosophy on how you want to train your basketball players for speed? If not, it is vital to create a philosophy with skills that can be practiced daily. Having a philosophy but not building a system to work on that philosophy isn't a successful way to coach. Join me as I share mine and give your ideas on developing yours.

     

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    Episode 78: Connecting Words to Desired Footwork (With Lee Taft)

    Episode 78: Connecting Words to Desired Footwork (With Lee Taft)

    It is critical to help communicate between players and coaches - have a language both players and coaches understand. When a coach uses general words, it can often lead to a lack of complete understanding. Using familiar terms to describe the exact movement you want the athlete to complete will give context and clarity.

     

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    Episode 77: Don't Tell Athletes To Get Too Low (With Lee Taft)

    Episode 77: Don't Tell Athletes To Get Too Low (With Lee Taft)

    One of the most frustrating things for me to hear is when coaches yell, "Get Lower"! These two words can kill athletes' lateral quickness. Being low is relative to the play, sport, and individual athletes. Coaches need to pay attention to how our athletes naturally move. Simply telling all players to get lower is a great way to slow them down.

     

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