RedDirtFan wrote:Finishing uncontested or lightly contested at the basket is noticeably lacking in recent years. Lots of close misses at all levels, in my opinion.
RedDirtFan wrote:Finishing uncontested or lightly contested at the basket is noticeably lacking in recent years. Lots of close misses at all levels, in my opinion.
Sportsrube wrote:RedDirtFan wrote:Finishing uncontested or lightly contested at the basket is noticeably lacking in recent years. Lots of close misses at all levels, in my opinion.
Yeah, but why shoot a boring layup when I can attempt a double pump, one handed scoop shot! Besides, normal layups don't make the highlight reel or make the crowd go "ooohh and aaahh". And don't forget my amazing finger roll (even though I can't get above the rim) or my backwards scoop!
east sider wrote:Quick points
Maybe it's just me, but footwork on the perimeter is nothing like being in the paint.
Players and teams need to win. Who wants to be drilled on fundamentals and then get creamed by teams. Frankly I think most winning teams have better fundaments vs their opponents so I don't think this is a real issue.
The biggest skill lacking is just lack of overall talent from smaller numbers. Not much to do about that and it's only going to get worse.
E-sports are coming and will take away cross-training in different sports, leading to less skilled athletes. Again, not much to do about that and it's only going to get worse.
To actually answer the question, I agree the biggest issue is lack of mid range game, probably has been for over 10 years. It seems to have trickled down from the NBA very quickly. Funny thing is Curry is probably the most responsible for the trend yet he has an amazing mid range game to complement his outside shooting.
The Schwab wrote:I'm going to say that the biggest skills that are lacking right now circle back to younger programs (elementary-JH) placing too much emphasis on winning. Skills and Drills should be the main focus of those level programs.
Sportsrube wrote:Watched a JH boys game this afternoon - saw 4 different kids jacking up 3's from their waist and saw 2 kids who were legitimate 3 point shooters. Apparently everyone of them had the "green light"!
BasketballMind wrote:Sportsrube wrote:Watched a JH boys game this afternoon - saw 4 different kids jacking up 3's from their waist and saw 2 kids who were legitimate 3 point shooters. Apparently everyone of them had the "green light"!
And at that age, the coach needs to flat out forbid them from shooting three's unless they can prove in practice and consistently knock down 50% of them without a defender on them and maintain proper form.
Sportsrube wrote:
Agreed, two of the kids jacking up 3's did so as their team was making a run to get back into the game on back to back possessions. The other team scored off fast breaks on the long rebounds and it went from a 7 point game to an 11 point game in a blink of an eye and they never got closer than 8 again in the game. A lot of these kids (and HS) kids seem pretty clueless about game situations too.
BasketballMind wrote:Sportsrube wrote:
Agreed, two of the kids jacking up 3's did so as their team was making a run to get back into the game on back to back possessions. The other team scored off fast breaks on the long rebounds and it went from a 7 point game to an 11 point game in a blink of an eye and they never got closer than 8 again in the game. A lot of these kids (and HS) kids seem pretty clueless about game situations too.
Basketball IQ is something that’s really hard for a coach to “work on” during the season. Some kids have it because of relatives that are into the sport that talk with them about it or some just naturally get it as well. You can give as much knowledge as possible during practices, games, bus trips, etc. but if the players themself don’t seek out some knowledge on their own and have a little natural basketball logic from watching games, it doesn’t always translate.
Sportsrube wrote:BasketballMind wrote:Sportsrube wrote:
Agreed, two of the kids jacking up 3's did so as their team was making a run to get back into the game on back to back possessions. The other team scored off fast breaks on the long rebounds and it went from a 7 point game to an 11 point game in a blink of an eye and they never got closer than 8 again in the game. A lot of these kids (and HS) kids seem pretty clueless about game situations too.
Basketball IQ is something that’s really hard for a coach to “work on” during the season. Some kids have it because of relatives that are into the sport that talk with them about it or some just naturally get it as well. You can give as much knowledge as possible during practices, games, bus trips, etc. but if the players themself don’t seek out some knowledge on their own and have a little natural basketball logic from watching games, it doesn’t always translate.
True, I also question how many of our players (boys & girls) actually watch basketball. They come to games and spend the entire time on their phones. I used to watch a lot of college basketball on TV with my Dad, learned a lot about the game that way. I would not recommend watching the NBA or even most D1 teams, but watching HS games on BEK or watching D2 or lower D1 teams can be a very good way to increase your basketball IQ.
ndlionsfan wrote:My guess is very, very few and it shows at all levels. The overall knowledge of the game is lacking and kids just don't watch and learn. They are also not out in the driveways and the outdoor courts playing pick up games against their friends. It seems the only basketball played now outside of the season is travelling ball. I feel that is a big reason skills are lacking now as well.
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