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John Wooden Talks Basketball
13. Practice Plan- How you plan and organize your practice is extremely important in the results you are going to get. I believe in stressing offense and defense on alternate days, but you have some of each every day. I believe you should follow difficult drills, with easier ones. New material should be given early in the practice period, before the players become physically and mentally tired. Close each practice on a happy note. 14. Equipment the most important part of your equipment are the shoes and socks. Teach your players how to put on their shoes and socks. 15. Fundamentals Rebounding The most important aspect of rebounding is assuming the shot will be missed. The hands go up immediately above the shoulders, take one step back keeping your eyes on you man and when he makes his move, step across in from of him and go for the ball. 16. The offense I believe in an offense that gives each player approximately an equal number of scoring opportunities over the course of a season. Its a team game and you must be constantly thinking and working in this direction If you are using a fast break, and I think everyone should use a fast break but not solely, I think it should be done with reason and control. You should know that you probably will make a few more mistakes with the fast break, but you should be patient and gradually cut down on your mistakes. If you are not patient, you are going to cause more mistakes. |
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