Developing Basketball Intelligence
Developing Basketball Intelligence
"Brian McCormick has always been 'cutting edge' when it comes to teaching
the game of basketball. Developing Basketball Intelligence will
help coaches create a teaching environment that will make the advanced
young player become more aware of BOTH the physical and mental aspects of the
game. This is a game plan for learning and teaching basketball the correct
way."
-Fran Fraschilla, ESPN Analyst
-Fran Fraschilla, ESPN Analyst
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Brian - I'm doing a spring development program, and I'm implementing a lot of the DBI stuff. The kids love it, and you can see the improvement in their
decision-making. This group was my training group with college and advanced high school kids, and I'm planning on doing
it with my high school team soon.
- Vincent Minjares, POINT FWD Athletic Development
- Vincent Minjares, POINT FWD Athletic Development
Shortly after Larry Brown returned to the NBA as the Head Coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, he told Sports Illustrated, "The
things they don't know boggles my mind." Coaches at every level crave
intelligent basketball players. However, how does a coach develop this
game awareness?
Through drills, situations, instruction and questioning, Developing Basketball Intelligence demonstrates how to teach game awareness and basketball intelligence.
DBI explains the basic tactical skills of every offense - from pick-and-rolls to 3v2 fast breaks - but moves beyond the skill execution to the all important perceptual, anticipatory and decision-making skills which separate the expert performers. Developing Basketball Intelligence teaches tactical skills, but also develops the characteristics of a high basketball IQ player, players who:
Through drills, situations, instruction and questioning, Developing Basketball Intelligence demonstrates how to teach game awareness and basketball intelligence.
DBI explains the basic tactical skills of every offense - from pick-and-rolls to 3v2 fast breaks - but moves beyond the skill execution to the all important perceptual, anticipatory and decision-making skills which separate the expert performers. Developing Basketball Intelligence teaches tactical skills, but also develops the characteristics of a high basketball IQ player, players who:
- choose the best option in less time;
- adapt to ever-changing situations;
- possess good spatial awareness;
- know the right play at any moment relative to the time and score;
- and more.
