Ep 216 Playing without the Ball: Teaching Ball Movement

Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach) · Jan 30, 2025 · 18m

This week, we’re diving into one of the most common youth basketball challenges—off-ball movement. Too often, players stand still, watching the action unfold. We’ll break down how to teach off-ball movement, key drills, and ways to simplify decision-making for young players.

🔹 Topics Covered:

✅ Why players struggle with off-ball movement

✅ Simple rules to keep players engaged

✅ Small-sided games to reinforce movement

✅ How to layer teaching for better development

✅ Practical drills for different age groups

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