Keys to planning a good practice
Provided by Vicky McKenzie, Head Coach Texas Tech University
For Active.com
Everyone knows that practice makes perfect; but not every practice is created equal. Here are some tips from Coach McKenzie of Texas A&M to ensure that your basketball practice is effective and powerful so that your team can reach its maximum potential.
Planning a practice
- Have a written workout schedule with a specific amount of time allotted for each drill or offensive/defensive segment
- Be sure to incorporate fundamentals into each practice (you can vary the drills but work on the some of the following fundamentals during each practice- passing, dribbling, shooting, ball handling, defense, and rebounding). Dont spend all of your workout time working on 5 on 5.
- Work on shooting everyday. Practice shooting the basketball when your players are tired. (a good time is at the end of practice or before a break). Practice game shots and free throws.
- Make practice as much like game situations as possible
- Include conditioning in your practice schedules
- Work hard, be enthusiastic! Have fun!