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EFFECTIVE PLAYMAKING MECHANICS
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Discover scoring plays the pros use with this 8 panel brochure.
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One of the 8 important topics
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"EFFECTIVE PLAYMAKING MECHANICS" ^©
needed to develop
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"Off the Ball" Offense
Getting Open to Receive a Pass
Movement - move to open areas keeping a passing lane open... When Denied by the Defense - use a "Backdoor Cut" ... When Still Denied - use a "V" Cut or "Square Off Cut" to the outside.
"Off the Ball" Cuts
Back Door Cuts. Use - the defense is overplaying the perimeter passing lanes... Communication - say a pre-arrange "key" word to signal the team about the 'Back Door Cut'... First Step - take a quick step to the outside to draw the defender out, then cut right behind the defender to the basket... The Cut - turn on the ball of the foot taking a long stride with the inside foot... Movement - continues toward the basket... Head - up looking for the pass... Knees - stay flexed... Inside hand - makes a target for the pass... Catching the Ball - catch the ball with two hands preparing for a lay up or a pass."

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Another one of the 8 important topics
featured in
"EFFECTIVE PLAYMAKING MECHANICS" ^©
needed to develop
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the incredible results that follow!!!

The Defender Does Not Back Off . "Rocker Fake". Use - sets up the defender for the offensive player to drive to the basket... Head/Shoulder - pull upwards and back to make the defender think the player is taking a shot. At the point that the defender moves up to cover the shot, the player begins their drive to the basket... Lower Body - stay in place preparing for the feet to move... Feet - takes a quick, big step with the shooting side foot. The feet move just past the defenders leg, so as to not give the defender a chance to react. "

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Players who create scoring opportunities always...

force the opposition to react to their actions
(* this mechanic is presented above)

receive the ball in scoring position

move to get open without the ball

make the "triple threat position" automatic and

react to the defender's hand and body position.

"EFFECTIVE PLAYMAKING SKILLS" presents the detailed mechanics to accomplish these skills and more!

"EFFECTIVE PLAYMAKING SKILLS" teaches Basketball Parents, New Coaches and Self-Coached Players the exact skills involved in making more scoring situations. This Copyrighted brochure isolates the skills needed to get players open for more chances to score individually and for the team.

With "EFFECTIVE PLAYMAKING SKILLS," Basketball Parents, New Coaches and Self-Coached Players receive detailed information that teaches general offensive mechanics, "on the ball" offense, "off the ball" offense, scoring off the rebound, moving around the court to get open, receiving the ball when closely guarded and using the screen effectively.

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