Developing Basketball Intelligence

by Brian T. McCormick

Through drills, situations, instruction and questioning, Developing Basketball Intelligence demonstrates how to teach game awareness and basketball intelligence. DBI explains the basic tactical skills of every offense - from pick-and-rolls to 3v2 fast breaks - but moves beyond the skill execution to the all important perceptual, anticipatory and decision-making skills which separate the expert performers. Developing Basketball Intelligence teaches tactical skills, but also develops the characteristics of a high basketball IQ player, players * choose the best option in less time; * adapt to ever-changing situations; * possess good spatial awareness; * know the right play at any moment relative to the time and score; * and more. Developing Basketball Intelligence is a tool to develop your offensive system as a coach, and to create a learning environment which enhances your players' understanding so they can read and react and adjust and adapt on the court. By Brian McCormick I received the following email this Coach B. I have to say that DBI is the best book I have ever read about coaching basketball. As a result of your book I have focused on teaching a few things such as ball handling, layups, spacing and defensive principals. My team has taken off. In the past our schools kids have been knocked around, but this year they are playing with more intelligence and savvy. Dave After a reply in which I thanked Dave and asked if I could share his email, he Sure thing. You can definitely use me as a testimonial. My name is David Lerch. Just so you know, our team over the last two years is 2-25. This year 4 games in we are 3-1 and our 5th and 6th graders who feed into the 7th and 8th grade team are 2-2 and playing really hard. Teams don't want to play us this year. We have had two drops for next year.

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009