Articles by BasketballXpert

Managing the Overtime Period in Basketball

BasketballXpert.com — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:42:58 GMT

There is not much more exciting in coaching basketball than going to overtime. It means you are in a nip and tuck battle with a team that is on level with your own. Coaching and execution will be the keys to prevailing in the overtime period.

Improving your mental toughness and focus

BasketballXpert.com — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:20:33 GMT

There are plenty of very talented basketball players out there at all ages. What separates the good from the elite? The mental focus and toughness can be the thing to te you to the next level.

Printable Basketball Court

BasketballXpert.com — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:58:52 GMT

We have recently put together a free printable basketball court to help you draw up new plays or use during time-outs to demonstrate plays or breakdowns during the game. This basketball court is also great for tracks shot attempts and shots made and can help you quickly find your strengths and weaknesses.

Layup competition

BasketballXpert.com — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This team layup competition will focus on full-speed layups, and staying calm during break aways.

1 Minute Shooting Competition

BasketballXpert.com — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This basketball drill is a great basketball shooting drill that focuses on shooting under pressure with no opponent.

How to Teach Dribbling in Basketball

BasketballXpert.com — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:02:21 GMT

Effective dribbling is one of the most important elements to teach in basketball. Players must be able to dribble to be successful. Dribbling is one of the offensive triple threats that every player must learn.

Fast Footwork Drill

BasketballXpert.com — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This basketball fast footwork warm-up drill is a great agility warm-up drill that focuses on basketball footwork and movements.

Basketball Offensive Drill - Swing passing, cut and finish at the rim

BasketballXpert.com — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This drill works on a multitude of offensive basketball skills. Quick accurate passing. Good movement, footwork and cuts. Finishing at the rim. It encourages players to make good, hard cuts to the basket and then finish.

Printable Basketball Stats Sheet

BasketballXpert.com — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:45:37 GMT

We have recently put together a free printable basketball stats sheets to help you evaluate your players and team's performance. This basketball stats sheet tracks shot attempts and shots made for 2-pointers, 3-pointers, and free throws. The Stats sheet also tracks offensive and defensive rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.

Pick And Roll Drill

BasketballXpert.com — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This basketball drill focuses on the pick and roll move in basketball. The pick and roll is an offensive play in basketball in which a player of the attacking team creats a pick for the ball handler to slip by, the pick player then rolls out towards the ball handler who then receives a pass and attempts to get the shot off.