PROGRAMS
Greenlight Shooter Program
Introduction
Shooting opens up so many possible solutions in the game of basketball. Being a consistent shooter from everywhere on the court opens up driving lanes & makes you harder to guard on defense. However, shooting is a skill that many struggle to master & this negatively impacts their long-term playing ability. In this development package, student-athletes will be equipped with strategies to improve their shooting ability from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. Shooting percentages, confidence towards making shots in games, & the ability to form independent solutions will all improve at the end of these sessions.
Learning Outcomes - I am...
- Learning to apply science to my shooting mechanics.
- Learning to implement shooting strategies into my training and practice to become a more consistent shot maker in games.
- Learning to use psychological strategies to overcome adverse situations.
Theories & Science
- The power of “Yes” (mental & mindset strategy).
- Shooting slumps - What this actually means & how to overcome them (science & psychology). “You don’t lose your skill, you lose your confidence in your ability to apply the skill”. Self-talk, journaling, & preparation research.
- “Fight for Your Feet” - Physics & utilizing gravity as a tool.
- Swishes & “Back Rim and Downs” (BRADS) to improve shooting consistency (using physics on shooting arc & release).
- Repetition without repetition - Getting lots of realistic reps against live defenders to better prepare for a game situation.
Scoring Program
Introduction
What was your first introduction to the game of basketball? If playing on a hoop with the goal being to score every time was, then we are in the same boat. Now, be honest with yourself – When you play the game, do you look to score first every single time? Or do you look to pass before scoring? The game of basketball should be played with a “score first” mentality, not a “pass first” mentality. Why? Defenders will quickly recognize your inability to score, which will make you and your team easier to defend. If you don’t have the confidence to create an open shot for yourself, then this training package is for you.
Learning Outcomes - I am…
- Learning to read defenders and get an open shot opportunity for myself constantly.
- Learning & applying footwork & dribbling strategies into my training and practice to become a more consistent scorer in games.
- Learning to leverage angles & player contact to contribute to my scoring success rate.
- Learning how to score against quicker, taller, & more athletic defenders.
Theories & Science
- Utilizing 1v1 scenarios to force athletes into forming independent scoring solutions. This will also improve defensive abilities as the defender cannot rely on a help-defender.
- Court size manipulation - Making 1v1, 1v2, & 1v3 situations more game-like by shrinking the court of play. It also forces players into more randomized solutions.
- The most efficient offense is in transition (analytics proven). Becoming a confident transition scorer will naturally lead to more scoring opportunities.
- “Think Shot” & “Embracing Failure” mindset training - How to implement this into part of a student-athletes skillset.
- Decision Making - Before skill execution, there is a decision that occurs - Both are extremely important in a student-athletes development. If decision execution is lacking, then skill execution cannot occur effectively. Increasing decision making speed will be a focus that allows players to execute their skills with higher success rates.
Ball Screen Program
Introduction
The screen & roll is one the most common actions used for offensive players to get a high percentage shot opportunity. Basketball players are often taught a couple of the reads to effectively score off a screen & roll, but end up in difficult situations when those reads are not there or are not utilized in a timely manner. This development package is for student-athletes who need to develop their ability to successfully play out of ball screens.
Learning Outcomes - I am…
- Learning to utilize a screen as a ball-handler to score or pass.
- Learning different defensive coverages on a screen and solutions to score against them.
- Learning how to read the defense as a screener & react in a manner that puts my team at an advantage to score.
- Learning leadership & communication techniques to help teammates improve their ability to play out of ball screens.
Theories & Science
- On target & on time passing - Teaching & forcing players into passing scenarios with both hands, at randomized angles, and randomized times in the possession. Effective passing skills are invaluable when playing in ball-screens as they can improve or decrease advantage time.
- Decision Making - Before skill execution, there is a decision that occurs - Both are extremely important in a student-athletes development. If decision execution is lacking, then skill execution cannot occur effectively. Increasing decision making speed will be a focus that allows players to execute their skills with higher success rates.
- Exercise-science supported methods on utilizing angles & contact to achieve & maintain offensive advantage within ball screens.
- Communication & leadership are things that coaches often want but don’t provide context or ideas on how. Retention & verbal communication strategies will allow student-athletes to practice their ability to help their teammates improve their ball screening abilities.
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