Air ball – is a shot that completely misses the rim and the backboard, and instead goes straight through the air. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as a miscalculation in the shooter’s aim or an unexpected obstacle like a defender’s block. When an air ball is made, possession of the ball is typically awarded to the opposing team.

BAD PASSING

One bad pass can lead to another. Bad passing is contagious. You need to take pride in your passing game. Whenever a player receives a bad pass, he or she should make sure that they regain their balance and composure before throwing another pass. Make sure your pass is a good one, and it may lead to a basket. A good pass is just as important as the basket.

The E-Books listed here are are available as individual books or in any combination of your choosing. All books deal with the subjects of Youth Basketball Coaching, How To Play Basketball, Basketball Drills, Skills, and Tips.

by Coach Ronn Wyckoff, Author/Producer

Basketball On A Triangle

Every basketball player needs and deserves a teaching-coach in the early years. Each skill needs to be broken down into building blocks, where the level of difficulty can be raised as the individual grasps and possesses the skill before moving on.

Don’t let the title “Girls Basketball” fool you. That’s for the search engines.
What I am writing about here can serve both girls and boys.

Whether I’m teaching post offense to a 10-12 year old novice boy or girl or an experienced 16-18 year old, I always start with the same technique tests from the low post.

I am often asked about how to teach offense to 9 and 10 year-olds.  Those asking usually fall into two categories: 1) Those in rec programs and 2) Those in competitive programs.

While the former would like to win, it isn’t their overriding motivation.  They really want to know how to teach offensive skills and what kind of an offense would be appropriate for that age group.

A couple of months ago, I asked coaches from around the world what they’d most like to know in teaching the individual youth basketball game. The last couple of articles have been answers to some of those questions. This month’s article continues, as part of a 2-part series, about teaching 1-on-1 progression.

by Coach Ronn Wyckoff, Author/Producer

Basketball On A Triangle

“Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.” Author unknown

I receive emails from coaches all over the world whose coaching experiences and needs are varied but often faced by a number of novice youth coaches—boys and girls.  While I answer every one of their queries, it is hard to address them all in the form of an article.