[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by Camron Rust
I've done this very thing.

For those that have done it a few times, I catch them in breaks...timeout, intermission, etc.


For the beginners, I think shawdowing them works very well. They're generally pretty lost and don't have any idea what to do or where to look.

I remind them to cover the ball when it is in their area and find other players to watch when it is not. I'll say "you've got the ball, watch the defender" or "your partner has the ball, look off ball. watch the defenders."

Occassionally, I'll add "that was a foul, you've got to step up and call that." if they're being very timid and are missing several.

I also stress that contact does not always equal a foul. I impress upon them that in almost every situation, the defense actually has to physically do something to get a foul and that if they watch the defense, they'll see that the defender was just standing there...arms up.

I also cover the common myths.

I've got an 8 page summary of rules and mechanics that I wrote as the Sports Director for my Church. If you'd like a copy, send me your email address and I'll forward a copy to you.

Camron, thanks for the offer. My email address is [email protected].