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Ep 2766 Are Your Practices Too Long or Just Too Inefficient?

Ep 2766 Are Your Practices Too Long or Just Too Inefficient?

Coach Collins breaks down the hidden time-wasters that slow down your practices — and how to turn every minute into game-winning reps.

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast) · Teachhoops.com

November 11, 20257m 27s

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In this episode of Coach Unplugged, Hall-of-Fame coach Steve Collins shares why most basketball practices aren’t too long — they’re just too inefficient.

He walks through five powerful changes that can instantly make your team sharper, faster, and more competitive:

  1. Start every drill with intent and purpose.

  2. Shorten segments to keep players locked in.

  3. Make every rep game-like with pressure and decisions.

  4. Film practice to eliminate dead time.

  5. Always finish with competition to simulate late-game pressure.

You’ll also hear a personal story from Coach Collins on how trimming just ten minutes transformed his team’s energy and focus.
Whether you coach youth, high-school, or college hoops, this episode gives you practical steps you can use tomorrow.

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