As coach's, we've all been there - in the gym scouting the next team we may go up against, looking for that one weakness that will propel us to victory. Yet, sometimes we forget the basic keys to winning the next game. Yes, you can out-scheme the other coach, but if the match-up is even, or if the other team is better, then you need make sure the basics are natural habits for your team. It's important to remember these as they are the foundational elements required to win the big game.
Part 1 of our topic will cover the first two basic foundations your team needs:
1. Ball Control (time of possession)
2. Free-Throws & Lay-Ups
(1) Ball-Control: It's really simple - control the ball longer than the other team and you will limit the amount of points they can score against you. However, you can't simply hold the ball and think you are going to win. You need to maximize your opportunities by working your offense until you get the shot you want. Don't settle for GOOD shots if a little more work will get you GREAT shots. GREAT shots will yield points more efficiently than GOOD shots, and if you are not as skilled on offense, then you need GREAT shots. The difference between GOOD and GREAT is just a little bit more.
(2) Free-Throws & Lay-Ups: Go through your score-book and look at all the losses you have that are within 10-15 points. Then total up the number of your teams missed free-throws and lay-ups. Now compare the total of your missed free-throws & lay-ups versus your games point differential. How many of those games would you have won if you made your 80% of your free-throws and all of your lay-ups? I bet it would be most of them. Your team must make this a focal point if you want against great competition. Free-Throws & Lay-ups do win ball-games!
Be on the lookout for part 2 where we will give you the last two fundamental Keys to Winning the Big Game!
Coach CJ
CHSM Crimson Knights
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