Cover
Letter From the Commissioner
Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the NBCA
About the Editor
About the Contributors
Key to Diagrams
Part I Individual Offense
Chapter 1 Shooting Techniques
Confidence
Rhythm
Mechanics
Key Words
Reaction of Ball on Rim
Mentally Correcting a Miss
Jump Shot
Correcting Shooting Errors
Coaching Tips for Shooting
Chapter 2 Perimeter Moves
Getting Open to Receive the Ball
Moves With the Ball
Basic Combined Moves
Dribble Moves
Advanced Combined Dribble Moves
Shooting in Traffic
Teaching Points
Chapter 3 Post Moves
Principles of Offensive Post Play
Getting Open
Post Moves and Shots
Teaching and Learning Post Play
Chapter 4 Screens and Screen Plays
Screening Basics
Reading the Defense
Screen Plays
Reactions to the Defense
Favorite Jazz Plays
Final Points
Part II Team Offense
Chapter 5 Attacking Offense
Attacking the Defense in Transition
Attacking the Defense on the Half-Court
Chapter 6 Triangle Offense
Seven Principles of the Sound Offense
Court Symmetry
Line of Deployment
Forming the Sideline Triangle
Solo Cut Series of Options
Pressure Releases
Wing Reverse
Chapter 7 Princeton Offense
Offensive Fundamentals
Initial Set
Backdoor Cut
Basic Action
Options to “Basic”
Implementing the Offense
Chapter 8 Flex Offense
Transition Game
Flex Offense Characteristics
Half-Court Attack
Drills for the Flex Offense
Part III Fast Break
Chapter 9 Fast-Break Principles
Implementing the Fast Break
Executing the Fast Break
Primary Break
Secondary Break
Drills for the Fast Break
Finishing Up the Fast Break
Chapter 10 Primary and Secondary Breaks
Elements of the Break
Practice
Drills for Primary and Secondary Breaks
Part IV Special Plays
Chapter 11 High-Percentage Plays
Offensive Principles
Personnel Skills
Scoring Plays
Chapter 12 Out-of-Bounds Plays
Basic Concepts
Calling the Plays
Baseline Out-of-Bounds Plays
Sideline Out-of-Bounds Plays
Three-Quarter Court Sideline Out-of-Bounds Plays
Chapter 13 Last-Second Scoring Plays
Principles of Game-Winning Shots
Using the Clock
Roles and Players
Full-Court Play
Sideline Inbounds Plays
Part V Individual and Team Defense
Chapter 14 On-the-Ball Pressure
Rules for Building a Defense
Four Foundations for Building the Defensive Wall
Tips on Special Individual Defense
Drills for Pressuring the Ball
Chapter 15 Full-Court Pressure
Matchup Press
Black and White Presses
Drills for the Full-Court Press
Chapter 16 Defensive Strategies
Pregame Plan
In-Game Adjustments
Late-Game Adjustments
Drills for Strategies
Part VI Coaching Essentials
Chapter 17 Productive Practices
Philosophy and Plan
Master Calendar
Practice Repetition and Consistency in the Game
Teaching Methods
Practice Components
Role of Assistant Coaches
Practice Drills
Chapter 18 Game Preparation
Advance Scouting
Scouting Report
Video and Other Technology
Game Plan
Game-Day Preparation
Chapter 19 Player Development
Making Thorough Preparations
Creating a Buy-In From Your Players
Incorporating Workout Musts
Shooting: Every Player’s Favorite Workout
Covering the Basics
Studying the Game
Developing Consistency and Motivation
Drills for Development
Chapter 20 Player and Coach Motivation
Motivating a Team
Cultivating a Game of Habits
Running Demanding Practices
Learning From Great Motivators
Tailoring Motivation to the Players
Enforcing Rules
Keeping Reactions Under Control
Working With Assistant Coaches
Motivating During Time-Outs
Accepting the Blame
Chapter 21 Modern Conditioning Methods
High-Level Competition Conditioning Program
Conditioning Workout
Weight Training
Program Design