Getting Open on the Block To begin with, learn to sprint from the defensive end to the offensive posting area in four seconds or less. Coach Simpson, who coaches our bigs and does an awesome job doing so, constantly tells our forwards to "run the rim!" Upon arrival, it's important to change speed and direction. For example, if you are flashing across the lane and the defender is above you, then take him a step higher and cut low (back cut). If the defender is below you, then

We have a saying, "Dribbling is the one skill we practice the most and use the least." Feel free to read that again. Don't be that guy with sticky hands (AKA Ball Stopper). Too often too many players dribble for no apparent reason, go nowhere, and much of the offense breaks down. Listed below are the five proper uses of the dribble: To advance the ball up the floor. To escape trouble. To improve the angle of a pass. To create a shot for yourself. To create a shot for a teamma

We take great pride in being the best motion team we can be. Learning to play this way is not easy. I often compare motion to reading. It takes time, but once you know how it's really worth it. Coach Cooley shared with me this video, produced by John Leonzo, breaking down Coach Bob McKillop's Davidson offense. I really like it and believe you can learn a lot of the principles we emphasize from it. Sit back, relax and improve that basketball IQ of yours! #motion #coachbobmckil