What would Ralph do: Day 2 Ralph talks about shooting
Nov 17, 2017 6:29:22 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2017 6:29:22 GMT -8
Ralph and Jimmy come in the building and Jimmy wolf whistles everybody to mid court. Ralph says Ok time to talk about shooting. Only some of you will shoot. This comes down to who takes the right shots, with good form at the right time and at the right places on the court. Eubanks and Berger and Glig are told never to shoot the ball when they are more than 1 step from the paint. Ever. Eubanks and Berger are also told to take at least 1 shot every 3rd possession, or just go sit on the bench. They are told this is their responsibility, nobody will force the ball to them, if they want to get open in the paint they will. The only play they need to know is the High Low, if they want to be creative and run screens for each other to help each other get shots, that's fine but they better get shots off, and they better pivot and pump fake because blocked shots get them a seat on the bench.
Although Ralph still has the utmost contempt for the 3 pt line, calling it the Circus Circle, he decides the beavs will make use of it intelligently to bomb opposing defenses out of their zone. There will be no more intermediate jump shots because you can step back two times for a shot that is worth 33% more.
Reichle, Hollins and Tinkle are lined up on the 3 point line and told to shoot with their feet on the ground. Do not jump! That's right stand there and aim at the hoop and see if you can make it. After the perplexed looks fade away all three players are amazed to find their set shot accuracy is even better on wide open shots and it gives them option to pump fake and drive when the temptation to block a set shot draws defenders in the air. Tinkle in particular shows a knack for flat footed 3s all around the arc but all four perimeter players learn that finding open 3 pt set shots require moving without the ball and with haste and agility and teamwork. They learn that it is far easier to get open cutting off a screen or after screening, than simply free wheeling it or walking around waiting for your turn with the ball.
Days 2, 3 and 4 are all cutting, passing, screening and occasionally shooting. Finally Ralph gathers the team at midcourt. Ok here are the plays he says. Jimmy wheels out a chalkboard from 1963. Ralph writes 3 plays: Fast Break, High Low, High Low Kick Out.
Doesn't seem like enough does it? He tells Reichle to point at all the different places on the court we shot the ball from today. Jaquori? We shot the ball in the paint and all around the paint and all around the circle. Is each of those shots it's own play? No. Those 3 plays give you 30 different open shots. They can't guard 30 spots if you pass and move and cut and screen.
Next: Ralph gives the team roller skates.
Although Ralph still has the utmost contempt for the 3 pt line, calling it the Circus Circle, he decides the beavs will make use of it intelligently to bomb opposing defenses out of their zone. There will be no more intermediate jump shots because you can step back two times for a shot that is worth 33% more.
Reichle, Hollins and Tinkle are lined up on the 3 point line and told to shoot with their feet on the ground. Do not jump! That's right stand there and aim at the hoop and see if you can make it. After the perplexed looks fade away all three players are amazed to find their set shot accuracy is even better on wide open shots and it gives them option to pump fake and drive when the temptation to block a set shot draws defenders in the air. Tinkle in particular shows a knack for flat footed 3s all around the arc but all four perimeter players learn that finding open 3 pt set shots require moving without the ball and with haste and agility and teamwork. They learn that it is far easier to get open cutting off a screen or after screening, than simply free wheeling it or walking around waiting for your turn with the ball.
Days 2, 3 and 4 are all cutting, passing, screening and occasionally shooting. Finally Ralph gathers the team at midcourt. Ok here are the plays he says. Jimmy wheels out a chalkboard from 1963. Ralph writes 3 plays: Fast Break, High Low, High Low Kick Out.
Doesn't seem like enough does it? He tells Reichle to point at all the different places on the court we shot the ball from today. Jaquori? We shot the ball in the paint and all around the paint and all around the circle. Is each of those shots it's own play? No. Those 3 plays give you 30 different open shots. They can't guard 30 spots if you pass and move and cut and screen.
Next: Ralph gives the team roller skates.