Things I Believe - Time And Score

• You should practice it every day.
• You can't control the chess pieces late in a game - train them to make plays.
• Great teams get to the rim.
• Everyone is attracted to the ball when the clock is running down.
• Someone else is open.
• If the guy who starts with it isn't the guy who shoots it, you'll get a better look.
• Have a sub at the table to set up your press.
• Your team should always know who has the possession arrow.
• And how many timeouts you have left.
• Don't go over the back on the offensive end in a tie game.
• It's harder than you think to foul someone on purpose - practice it.
• Go for the ball, get into his body, then show the official your hands.
• It's harder than you think to miss a free throw on purpose.
• You should think about fouling in a tie game, or even when you are up one.
• Calling time out gives an advantage to the defense.
• Don't use your last foul to give on purpose - save it and play aggressive defense.
• One second = one dribble, one pass, or a pump fake - but save a second to shoot.
• Train them in practice to know the shot clock, time and score before the play.
• Tell the ref before the play what you are trying to do.
• 94 feet, 3/4 court, sideline out, baseline out, deep corner - have something for each spot.
• If you are up 1 with under :03 to play, miss the free throw. If you are up 2 make it.
• Have a set where your best player is a screener.
• Guard your own man defensively. We need a stop. Not a hero.
• Have a set to get a 3 for your second best 3-point shooter.
• Train your kids to run to you as soon as someone gets their 5th foul.
• Your 5 man might not be that valuable in time and score possessions - think about that.
• If the other team needs to miss on purpose, violate the lane - but make sure you have the arrow.
• If you need to miss a free throw, shoot it quick so your rebounders can get in the lane first.
• Point to the clock and ask them to check it if you are out of time outs.
• Foul up 3 late under 10 seconds - the gap between 3-6 seconds is too tight.
• Think about fouling when you are up 6 with 10-15 seconds left.
• Play THROUGH the horn.
• Finish with the ball.
• Coach your best player to be a willing passer.
• If they have a terrible free throw shooter, think about fouling him in the first half to get in his head.
• Prepare your team to foul a bad free throw shooter immediately when he gets the rebound.
• When you show the ref your hands he won't think you were fouling on purpose.
• Decide what you are going to run late in games in your office, not in the huddle.
• There is usually time for an extra pass
• First thought when a time out is called - Do we have the right people in the game?
• Practice it every day.