A must read for coaches with young and new teams

This week's session is an absolute must read for all coaches with young and new teams, looking at how to coach correct shooting technique and instil belief in players in front of the basket. Read on to learn more!

Why not start this session by asking your players what the score was in the highest ever scoring N.B.A. game? Amazingly the highest ever aggregate score in an N.B.A. match was 370 when the Detroit Pistons (186 points) beat the Denver Nuggets (184 points) in Denver on December 13th 1983. This was after overtime, but nonetheless it really demonstrates what a high scoring game basketball can be.

Shooting is one of the most important aspects of basketball and one that your players are sure to be very keen to try. To give your players hoop dreams we've designed this session to coach correct technique as well as shooting confidence in your players.

B for balance - Players square their feet up to the basket.

E for elbow - Players get their elbow in an L shape facing the basket.

L for line - Line up their right foot, hand and eye.

I for index finger - Index finger lined up pointing towards the basket.

E is for extension - Players extend their arm to straight.

F is for flick - Players extend their arm and flick their wrist when fully extended to release the ball.

After coaching this session with your players you should see your players improve their basic shooting techniques, laying the foundations for future development.