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 Fundamental Checklist

  (S=Strength I=Improvement Needed W=Weakness)

 

SCORING
Basket
Keeps ball away from the defense
Puts ball in strong position
Strong-Balanced Base
Explodes on Jump
Uses correct hand to shoot
Off hand protects ball
Takes ball towards rim
Uses proper arc or backboard
Has a strong move
Has a counter move
Move is based on defense
Consistently sprints the court
Anticipates Shot for rebounding position
Anticipates Ball off the Rim
Aggressively goes for Rebound
Drive
Keeps ball away from the defense
Puts ball in strong position
Squares Up to Basket
Strong-Balanced Base
Explodes on Attack
Uses correct hand to attack
Attack is in the correct direction
Off hand protects ball
Creates/keeps space for decisions
Takes ball towards rim
Uses correct hand to shoot
Uses proper arc or backboard
Has a strong move
Has a counter move
Can Drive Right
Can Drive Left
Has Move Right to Left
Has Move Left to Right
Move is based on defense
Jump Shot
Is in ready position to catch & shoot
Creates Space with catch for Shot
Has Strong-Balanced Base
Puts ball in shooting position quickly
Keeps ball away from the defense
Explodes on Jump
Uses proper arc or backboard
Shoots good shots
Makes 50%+ from 15 ft
Makes 33%+ from 3pt

DEFENSE
On Ball
Has High Hand Always
Has Active Hands
Has Active Feet
Has Wide Base
Butt is down
Chest is up
Nose is at opponents chest
Contains Ball
Controls Ball
Forces Weak Hand in Scoring Area
Keeps Sideline at Half Court
Turns Dribbler in Full Court
Takes Charge
Shots finish over head & hand
Alters Shot
Blocks Shot
Communicates verbally
Off Ball
Sees Basket, Ball, & Man
Has Active Hands (Pistols)
Has Active Feet
Has Wide Base
Butt is down
Chest is up
Nose is at opponents chest
Is in correct position quickly
Ball foot is up
Gets to passing lane
Denies Catches / Disrupts Timing
Deflects Balls
Steal Balls
Gets to middle of the court
Gets to ball level
Denies splits
Recovers/closeouts quickly
Rotates quickly
Denies offense cutting face
3/4-Fronts Post
Avoids Picks
Communicates verbally
Rebounding
Makes Contact to Blockout
Has Strong-Balanced Base
Maintains Blockout until ball is off rim
Anticipation of ball off rim
Aggressiveness after the ball
Fundamentally catches ball
 


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BALLHANDLING
Dribbling
Right Hand Speed & Control
Left Hand Speed & Control
Right to Left Speed & Control
Left to Right Speed & Control
Change of Speed with Dribble
Strength of Dribble
Vision of Court with Dribble
Dribble attacks Basket / Defense
Creates Space with Dribble

Passing
Uses 2 hands to Pass
Steps at target to pass
Uses Correct Type of Pass
Speed of Pass
Accuracy of Pass
Timing of Pass
Passes to the Right
Passes to the Left
Passes Up the Court
Passes to the Basket
Passes to Open Man
Passes to Correct Man
Communicates verbally
Communicates physically

Catching
Uses 2 hands to Catch
Times Movement to Catch
Makes contact before catch / Sets man
Communicates verbally
Communicates physically
Catches by Moving Body to Ball
Catches with space
Catches to score
Catches on Outside
Catches on Inside/Middle
Catches on the Move
Puts ball in strong position
Keeps ball away from the defense

TRANSITION
Offense
Full Court Sprinting to Spots
Half Court Explosive to Spots
Defense
Full Court Sprinting to Position
Half Court Explosive to Position

MENTAL CONCENTRATION
Offense
Offensive Anticipation
Understanding of Responsibility
Consistency of Responsibility
Offensive Production
Offensive Efficiency
Sees Ball and Basket
Attack Focus with Ball
Quality of Decision Making
Speed of Decision Making
Defense
Defensive Anticipation
Understanding of Responsibility
Consistency of Responsibility
Defensive Production
Defensive Efficiency
Court Vision on Defense off the Ball
Defensive Vision of Basket
Defensive Vision of Ball
Defensive Vision of Man/Area
Coaching
Coaching Acceptance
Trust of Coach
Acquired Basketball Knowledge
Understanding of Knowledge
Performance from Understanding
Self Coach
Coaching of Teammates

EMOTIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Emotional Commitment
Emotional Influence / Urgency
Emotional Balance
Emotional Control
Order of Priorities
Discipline
Determination
Desire
Leadership
 


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