Ep 2863 Are You Built for March Basketball?
Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast) · Teachhoops.com
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Show Notes
March exposes habits. In this episode, you’ll get a simple framework to tighten execution, handle pressure, win the first/last four minutes, dominate special situations, and rely on an identity that travels.
Key Topics
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Why teams really lose in March (pressure + fatigue + details)
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Simplifying your playbook for playoff execution
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Building a real “pressure plan” vs press/traps/tempo
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First 4 / Last 4: scripting starts and rehearsing finishes
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Special situations that swing games (SLOB/BLOB, last shot, EoQ)
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Identity that travels: defense, rebounding, ball security
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“March Tune-Up” practice plan you can run this week
Action Steps
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Cut to 2–3 core actions and drill them under pressure
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Install 2 press breaks + define your ball security group
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Rehearse end-game scenarios every practice this week
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Add one special situation segment daily (5 minutes)
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Finish practice with your identity anchor drill
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