Category Archives: Offense

Anything having to do with offense.

12 Pointers to Improve Your Primary Fast Break Attack

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Coach Sivils

Don’t you hate it when your team generates a turnover or is able to get the outlet from the defensive rebound, gets the numbers on the break and does not finish?! These twelve pointers will help your players finish their … Continue reading →

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200 Plus Drills in 806 Pages – May PDF Special! Over 50% Off!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Coach Sivils

For the remainder of the month of May I will be selling a special PDF book that is a combination of all seven of my PDF books for $49.95! This downloadable PDF ebook is seven books combined into one. This … Continue reading →

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101 Shooting Drills for the Game of Basketball is Now Available in Paperback

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Coach Sivils

101 Shooting Drills for the Game of Basketball is now available in paperback. It will be available shortly in digital download format from this site. The paperback edition is available from Amazon. Here is what the product description has to … Continue reading →

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The 4 Certainties of Good Offense

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Coach Sivils

In my 20+ years though I have learned only a few things I am certain of when it comes to offense. They are: 1) Team is the most important thing. 2) Execution of fundamentals is the only way any offense … Continue reading →

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Free Throws and Lay-ups – Do YOU Emphasize Them Enough?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Coach Sivils

Free throws and lay-ups aren’t too flashy or “sexy.” Dunks are thrilling for fans but are only worth two points. I love the 3-point shot and what it can do for a team who utilizes the shot properly! X’s and … Continue reading →

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Fast Break Basketball is a Mindset: Part Two Discipline

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Coach Sivils

Critics of fast break basketball often say this approach to the game is undisciplined, wild and out of control. I would argue these are coaches and fans who are uncomfortable with anything different or not being in control. If you … Continue reading →

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How to Coach Offense: Coaching tips for coaching team offense in basketball

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Coach Sivils

Regardless of the style of play you teach, the tempo you want your team to play at or the age level of your players, in order for your team to have success on offense you need to have an organized … Continue reading →

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10 Coaching Points for Better Shooting

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Coach Sivils

If you cannot score, you cannot win. There are no ties in the game of basketball – at least there aren’t supposed to be any ties. Here are 10 coaching pointers to help your players improve their shooting. 1) The … Continue reading →

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5 Coaching Pointers for Passing and Catching in Basketball

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Coach Sivils

Passing (and catching) seem to be a lost art at times in the game of basketball. Here are 5 quick pointers to help your players improve in this critical area. 1) Always have your players face the basket in triple … Continue reading →

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The Influence of UCLA’s John Wooden – The Wizard of Westward

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Coach Sivils

John Wooden was a one-of-a-kind in so many ways. His influence on the game and the profession of coaching is still felt today. Wooden’s feat of winning 10 NCAA Division I National Championships will likely never be repeated. What is … Continue reading →

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