Addressing a Team Practice

[Peter Devana]

I wholeheartedly agree with Mark DeNucci. Also, if we were not professionals we would be refereeng BB for free.
I believe 1 Hr is the absolute minimum time to make the session worth while and only the very basics should be covered. There should be lots of play situations ie Jump ball, Free Throw , Guarding and screening situations demonstrated for the players and the coaches. Get everyone involved on the floor!!! If done correctly this session could be the best "practice" they have all year. I personally have witnessed Fred Horgan conduct such sessions with players, coaches , parents and other officials in attendance. It never mattered what the age groups of players, he simply kept it to their level, and it worked every time !!
Try to convince the coach to give you more time and failing that just go talk to them In Uniform and stress Sportsmanship and Safety issues only. You won't have time for anything else. Good Luck !!!
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