A few weeks ago I told you about Number 11 and how she should shoulder more responsibility. Because she is that good. Well, I got see her play again a few nights ago and... well... let's just say it didn't go well. So what does that mean to you? Two things.
If you must run a pattern offense - and I strongly - with all of my strength - advise you against that. But if you must run a pattern offense, then pick one that takes advantage of the skills of your best player. Number 11 can consistently get to the rim anytime she wants. But the pattern offense she was forced to run made the paint so congested that while she could get there, she was always going 1 against 2. Or 3. Or 4. She's good, but not that good. See next paragraph.
Second, teach your kids what to do when they get to the rim. Teach them some moves then let them do them. Teach them to dip their shoulder to get by their guy then explode. Teach them to go between the legs, short and quick, and then explode to the other side of the basket.
In short, number 11 got rooked. She should have had an easy 15 but instead she had a hard 12. This is a great example of where your system can hurt your players not help them.
They lost, btw.
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Yeah, she shoots from here! Yours can to!
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- So you want to know who is giving you all this advice? Okay, your advisor is an ex-college and professional coach. Fired a bunch, hired a lot more, created programs, and stood at the helm of teams that played their hearts out every game. Career record: 392 wins and 135 losses. Recruited players from virtually every state, and several countries including, Poland, Germany, England, Canada, and Brazil. Does American Samoa count as another country? Probably not. Retired now so that I can coach my own kids.
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