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Coached both sides of the fence. I agree with Chuck and would add:
The girls' game is definitely slower up and down the floor. Girls aren't as good at creating their own shots off the dribble. Girls don't move laterally as well or quickly as boys do, leaving them vulnerable to outside shots if they play a zone. On the other hand, girls are better at hitting their free throws. Girls are more likely to follow coaching instructions and are more willing to learn. More jump balls in the girls game.
Boys are less likely to give up the ball once they put it down inside the arc - even when they are in trouble. Boys don't shoot as well as the girls from the free throw line. Never had to yell, "SHOOT THE BALL!!!" with boys. With better speed and elevation, boys can force their opponents to rush or alter their shots, even in a zone. Since they watch ESPN way more than the girls, boys are definitely less coachable and always know more than anyone else.
And we have a tie... Neither box-out nearly enough to make this coach happy.
[Edited by PGCougar on Mar 31st, 2005 at 12:50 AM]
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