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Ep 1914 Are Your Open Gyms Developing Players… or Developing Bad Habits?
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The "Open Gym" is a double-edged sword in any basketball program. To the casual observer, it’s a sign of a "gym rat" culture—players taking initiative and putting in extra reps without a coach standing over them. However, if left unchecked, the unstructured open gym can become a breeding ground for the very habits that lose games in February: lazy transition defense, "hero-ball" shot selection, and a total lack of non-verbal communication. In this session, we break down how to move from "just playing" to "Purposeful Scrimmaging." The goal isn't to remove the fun; it’s…
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