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A screen, also called a “pick”, is a legal block set by an offensive player on the side of or behind a defender in order to free a teammate to take a shot or receive a pass.

Here is a great example for youth just learning how to set a screen. It demonstrates the point guard setting a screen.

Here is a more advanced example of a down screen and a back screen. The person in the video setting the screen moves slightly which can be called a moving screen. So be careful while setting screens and do not move.

Coaching girls basketball has its challenges, however it can be one of the most rewarding experiences. I’ve created a new workshop to help you through the challenges of coaching. Check out this sneak peek.

Visit Girls Basketball Coaching Workshop for more information.

If you are on a girls basketball team with average or below average players, don’t yell at them. That’s when its time to step up and be a leader and encourage them. By yelling at your teammates you are further discouraging them and making them not trust you as a leader.

Find ways to make your teammates better and contributors to the team. Talk to your teammates and develop goals of what you would like to accomplish as a team. And always be encouraging and positive towards them.

The last team I coached was the summer of 2006. It was a squad of primarily 16 year old players destined to compete in a couple of Michael T White events and the Nike River City Classic event normally held in Memphis. This was a squad. Three of the young ladies on this team eventually ended up getting scholarships at Division 1 schools. One young lady was named freshman of the year for her conference, one participated in the national championship game her freshman year and the other one is doing quite well as a contributor for her squad.

I took coaching summer basketball seriously. When I coached, I was spending my time, money and energy into preparing the young ladies to not only compete in highly competitive environments but also giving these young ladies the opportunity to showcase their skills to the college coaches and scouts that were present at the games.

At one of my practices a young lady decided that she did not want to give full effort for the day. Not only that, she did not want to run during sprints. I noticed her lack of effort at the beginning of practice and attempted to encouraged her. As time went by her efforts where still not there. When it got to the sprints, I called her to the side to discuss and her attitude was just terrible. After a moment of speaking, I politely dismissed her from MY TEAM. I did not dismiss her solely on the single practice but I knew it was coming by the way she carried herself and the people she hung around.

I considered my team as an ELITE team. These young ladies had the potential of playing Division 1 basketball. As I mentioned earlier 3 went D1 and the majority of the others went junior college. I was not going to waste my time nor a college coaches time showing off a player that couldn’t give me effort in my own practice. Why would I pass her own to a college coach or program. I could not allow this player to become a cancer spreading negativity and mediocrity amongst the team.

My philosophy is I rather have a team of hard workers and young ladies that’s willing to pay attention and follow directions. Than a team of super stars that think they know it all and won’t give any effort.

I hosted my very first workshop last weekend and it was a complete success. If you were not able to attend, don’t worry. It was recorded and is now available to watch. As a matter of fact, check out this sneak peek of what’s inside.

This workshop is a great opportunity to learn how to increase your confidence and get out of a slump. Visit Girls Basketball Confidence Workshop for more information.

I will be hosting my very first virtual Girls Basketball Workshop next Saturday, January 16. It’s called “Help Me Get My Mind Right” Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Overcome Low Confidence and Negative Thoughts…For information visit http://www.girlsbasketballtrainer.com/vws/index.htm

I found a great article on the web that gives tips and insight on being a student-athlete involved in basketball.

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Did you know that it is ok to lose? Did you know that it is ok to fail? It really is.

Watch the video to see what University of Tennessee’s Pat Summitt has to say about it.

Michael Dell is the brainchild of the Dell Computer. How do I know this because I am reading his book Direct from Dell. In his book, I learned an interesting technique about his success as a business owner which can be applied to girls basketball. It is so simple, however, it is almost always overlooked.

But 1st, it was interesting to learn that Mr. Dell was successful in another business venture before Dell Computers. AS A 12 Year Old! Michael Dell was first successful in stamp auctioning.  The same technique he used in stamp auctioning allowed him to be successful in the computer industry.

Well what was the technique. Quite Simply – He studied the industry or subject. As a 12 year old, Michael Dell studied stamps by reading stamp journals. He studied computers by reading computer magazines and manuals.

This is the exact same technique you can and have to implement to be successful in girls basketball. You must submerge yourself in the subject of basketball in order to be successful. By diving into the subject of basketball, you are learning tips and tricks to help you in your skills.

For example, I asked my list of weekly tip readers what was there greatest question about basketball. Surprisingly, the number 1 issue was confidence. So I thought about it closely. How can I help players on their path to increasing confidence. I broke it down to a simple component that we seem to miss in everything we do, even basketball. In basketball, we practice, we play, we practice and we play and we seem to go around in circles til we are in a slump and our confidence is so low and basketball is dreadful.

This critical component will not only increase your confidence. If done correctly, it will put you on a path and  increase your energy and excitement about basketball. The component I’m talking about is available in my updated release of the Girls Basketball Guide to Success.

In the Girls Basketball Guide to Success 2.0, I looked at the system that made University of Tennessee’s Pat Summitt successful, I looked at something L.A. Sparks’ Candace Parker did to make her a dominant force in high school, college and now on the professional level. Then I break down this critical component that you must implement to help you with success. To help you implement success and increase your confidence, Girls Basketball Guide to Success 2.0 includes a worksheet and exercise to give you a boost.

Girls Basketball Guide to Success 2.0 is available now for only $9.95.  After purchasing this ebook, you will receive an immediate download of the ebook through email. Then you can save it to your computer, view it, print it out, or share it with others.