Basketball Insights and Education: Unlock Your Potential with Coach Ri...

As a basketball coach, I’ve found that the Zig-Zag Closeout and Contain Drill is as much a dance as the waltz or the tango. It’s a sequence of movements that, when performed correctly, can make a defender seem almost invincible. I’ll guide you through...

While some might argue that traditional drills are sufficient for basketball training, I firmly believe that incorporating variations, like those found in the box agility drill, can significantly enhance a player’s performance. In my experience, this...

Just as I was re-watching some classic basketball games last night, I stumbled across a repeated yet often overlooked theme: the power of a simple message. As a long-time observer and analyst of the sport, I’ve come to appreciate that amongst the myriad...

As an old proverb goes, ‘defense wins games’ – and in the dynamic world of basketball, one-on-one closeout drills are the backbone of solid defense. I’ve been integrating these drills into my training programs for years, honing the art of closing down...