Episode 667 - The Separators That Win Seasons
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Every coach obsesses over their offensive and defensive systems, but TJ and Sam argue the real edges live in the details most teams neglect. Starting from an old Billy Donovan stat — that players hold the ball only 5-8% of the time they're on the court — they break down how to teach, celebrate, and measure the game away from the ball, from off-ball actions to making defensive plays that quietly save your team points. They make the case for having an intentional rebounding identity and treating passing as a trainable skill instead of an assumption. Show Notes: Why the game happens without ball The Billy Donovan touch-time stat Five off-ball offensive actions Defensive plays that save points Selling players on enjoying defense Building your eye for off-ball Celebrate, measure, then track Dean Smith's three-part motto Spot-measuring crash and cut rate Rebounding as a season-changer Deciding your rebounding identity Defensive philosophy shapes your rebounding Passing as a trainable skill The three T's of passing Killing the "maybe pass" Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before. This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last!
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Every coach obsesses over their offensive and defensive systems, but TJ and Sam argue the real edges live in the details most teams neglect. Starting from an old Billy Donovan stat — that players hold the ball only 5-8% of the time they're on the court — they break down how to teach, celebrate, and measure the game away from the ball, from off-ball actions to making defensive plays that quietly save your team points. They make the case for having an intentional rebounding identity and treatin...
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