Ep 211 Teaching Young Players to Read and React to Defensive Play

Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach) · Jan 14, 2025 · 15m

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Are your players struggling to read defenses effectively?

Many youth basketball coaches focus heavily on offensive skills, but neglect teaching defensive reading. In this episode, hosts Coach Bill Flitter and Coach Steve Collins, seasoned experts, tackle this overlooked aspect of youth coaching.

How well do your players understand defensive setups?

Tune in to discover:

The power of small-sided games for teaching reads.

Key indicators for distinguishing between man and zone defenses.

Techniques for helping players recognize and react to…