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Practical Basketball

@PracticalHoops

Sharing simple, effective strategies and advice for high school and youth coaches and players.

 St Louis, MO
Joined August 2025
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Preparing for the Season, Part Two The second of three parts giving players, parents and other supporting adults thoughts about a constructive mindset for the upcoming season. This entry is focused on parents and other involved adults. practicalbasketball.substack…
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My newest article in the Beautiful Basketball Series about moving without the ball: practicalbasketball.substack…
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Beautiful Basketball Series practicalbasketball.substack… New article: one decisive movement without the ball can create multiple offensive opportunities
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Part One: “That’s Beautiful Basketball” practicalbasketball.substack… Starting a new series about moving without the basketball.
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@TheHoopHeraldSep 14
Kon Knueppel on playing off two feet: “It evens out the athleticism…I’m not super athletic, so being able to play off two feet..now they have to be ready for a shot fake or a pivot. It kind of evens the playing field.” (Via @JeremyGrandiso1 🎥)
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@TweetsbyCoachPSep 13
Parents cannot want it more than their kid. It will not work.
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My new article on focused defense and getting defensive stops. practicalbasketball.substack…
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Strategic Ball Pressure practicalbasketball.substack… My new article about strategic ball pressure. Feedback and comments via substack are appreciated.
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Please take a look and share your thoughts and feedback. “We’re All Guards”- ball handling skills every player needs practicalbasketball.substack…
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Excellent advice from an expert here. Here's my article on navigating Elite or Prospect Camps: practicalbasketball.substack…
Khalil Shakir 🏀 (@CoachKhalilS) profile pictureKhalil Shakir 🏀
@CoachKhalilSAug 23
2027s with NO offers, here’s what you need to do ⬇️ Make your Twitter a resume: Name | Film | HS | GPA | Height Email every D2, D3, NAIA/JUCO assistants within 50 mi. Attend Elite Camps, especially at smaller schools. Keep grinding. Don’t compare your journey to anyone else.
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Excellent article for coaches - be a collector of ideas. substack.com/@macmcgowan1/no…
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My substack article about basketball players as multi-sport athletes. Please consider taking a look. practicalbasketball.substack…
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practicalbasketball.substack… Here’s a new article focusing on elite and prospect camps that are offered this time of year by colleges for prep players. Please consider taking a look, sharing and commenting.
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Great advice here
Brittany Cox Hudson (@CoachBCH) profile pictureBrittany Cox Hudson
@CoachBCHAug 21
If I were an uncommitted 2027 right now, I'd make 3 lists: A: Schools actively recruiting me B: Schools showing some interest C: Schools I want that haven't shown enough interest My time would go: 70% → A 20% → B 10% → C 1 of the hardest recruiting lessons: Don't spend all your energy chasing schools while ignoring the ones actually recruiting you. Best way to miss out.
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Great thoughts
Mark Pancratz (@MarkPancratz) profile pictureMark Pancratz
@MarkPancratzAug 9
AAU season is ending and a lot of families are looking for a “better situation.” Sometimes, a change IS the right move. But before you leave, ask yourself… Are we leaving because this situation is hurting development… or because it’s challenging development? There’s a BIG difference.
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substack.com/@practicalbaske… My article on Multi- Sport Athletes.
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6:00 pm tomorrow night we’re back with @DanRolfes talking about early offense. DM if you’d like to attend.
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Great place for little folks to learn the game
Knights Basketball Academy (@KBAfamily) profile pictureKnights Basketball Academy@KBAfamily17 Sep 2025
Our mood for Little Dribblers starting next week!🙌 Swipe for more information and head to the link below to register today!💯🏀 🔗 goteambot.com/login?redirect…
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Great night in the gym: thanks to Coach Wright from @Miller_CA_BBall for sharing his full court defensive approach. Join us next week for @CCPBasketball’s Coach Bennet as we work on offensive actions.
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