Decision Making

Decision making comes down to two things: experience and vision. Experience tells us what works and what doesn't. For example, if we have the ball on a three on two transition play, we want our players thinking layup.

The best way for us to ensure an open layup is to get past the first defender, make a ball fake, and make a good pass so our slashing teammate can catch and score from the box area (block).

Offensively, we teach our players to have their eyes up so that they can see what options they have with the ball. Most players who lack the ability to dribble with either hand and who have a habit of dribbling with their head down loose the ability to make good decisions because they lack vision.

While most of our players may never have seen the great Magic Johnson run the break, we use Youtube videos of him to teach our players to dribble and see with eyes in the back of their head.

The person who has the ball and is running the fast break must be able to see the players who may be chasing them down, they must be able to "look off" a defender and fake like they are going to pass to them, and then ultimately see where the second defender is leaning to make the appropriate pass.

The 3v2, 2v1 is a staple drill that we use with our AAU teams, Summer Camps and Oreland Summer League. We will help each player develop the skills needed to be able to "run the fast break," develop confidence, and make better decisions with the ball.

We look forward to working with your son or daughter this summer.

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