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Finishing
Scoring around the rim under representative game pressure.
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Finishing is a problem shaped by the defender, the approach and the space around the rim. A player may need to release earlier, use the other side of the basket or pass when help arrives.
The practice task should give those solutions a reason to emerge. Change the starting advantage and the defender’s freedom while the offensive player explores ways to score.
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Guided Defense: Developing Finishing at the Rim
Guided defense is one of the most effective ways to help basketball players build real finishing dexterity at the rim.
Alternatives to the Mikan Drill for Variable Finishing
Mikan drill alternatives are becoming essential for basketball coaches who want players to finish effectively in real game situations, not just look good in empty-gym workouts.
Constraints-Led Approach Basketball: Teach Lay-Ups
What Is the Constraints-Led Approach Basketball? We had a member of our Transforming Community post this very interesting question: "How do I teach a beginner to do a lay-up—without boring them or killing their joy?"