This is what I give our elementary coaches each time we hire a new one, or two. I just want them to have a guide of what I expect.Offense:
1. off the catch=triple threat
2. off the dribble=chin it
3. be able to dribble with both hands
4. be able to pass with both hands, and know the different types of passes.
5. be able to shoot with correct shooting form
6. off the dribble and making moves they need to be balanced
7. know how to pivot, with elbows out and ball chinned
8. how to catch a basketball off the ground
9. towards end of 5th grade and into 6th grade….shot fakes, and pass fakes.
10. all ball handling drills that high school works on.
11. be able to shoot a layup with either hand and correct footwork.
Defense:
1. man to man defense principles are imperative
2. proper stance-butt down, hands wide and one hand up, one down
3. feet at least shoulder width apart
4. butt to the basket at all times on defense
5. correct form on defensive slides….don’t cross feet.
6. understand help side defense
7. zones and other defenses are last thing taught
8. when rebounding…chin the basketball
9. when picking up a loose ball…chin the basketball
10. dive on the floor
Other ideas:
-individuals show improvement as well as the team from the beginning to end of season
-Come to elementary intramurals
-Come to jr. high and high school practices, you are welcome any time.
-Come to jr./sr. high games so you can see what you are the beginning of.
-Be able to show improvement with your team.
-Ask questions of any of us.
-Practice 3-5 times per week
-Play 10-15 games per season
-play as many kids as possible during the game
-Get them to play hard
-Get them to love the game through your love for the game.
-fast break…players know where to run on floor down the court
-press breaker
-Don’t coach for the money, you’re not fooling anyone and you aren’t getting enough to do so.
