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[Sam Frayer @sam_frayer]

Over the past 2 years I've helped multiple programs build Player Development presentations for high level prospects.

We all know money and NIL matter in today's college sports. But so does having a real plan and showing players exactly how you can help them to the next level. Development still matters, right??

If your program needs help showcasing an actionable strategy this spring, feel free to hit those DMs!

[Coach Cam @coachcam30]

Loved doing this before AAU games with @reachLegends

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DRILL: Star Passing. ⭐️

This drill is designed to get the energy going to start a workout.

⏰ 2:00 Minutes on the clock.
☑️ Count Makes.
🔁 5 Lines, Follow Your Pass.

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PLAYBOOK: Low Away Flare.

FC Barcelona uses a post touch to create an off-screen situation in this ATO. 🔥🔥🔥

@FCBbasket

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PLAYBOOK: 3️⃣v3️⃣ Pin Down.

In this competitive situation, the play starts with a pin down.

The intention is to get game reps through different actions.

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PLAYBOOK: UCLA Rip.

Here’s a nice set from @FCBbasket out of an Iverson entry.

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PLAYBOOK: Flex Stagger.

Here’s a beauty UOB set from @JCUMensHoops.

👀 on the assist from @Sean_Flan10 who led the country in Assist/TO at John Carroll University, before hoping on with @XavierMBB as a GA.

[Nate Hartman @natehartman_]

Moving off penetration from the dunker, emphasis on FINISHING every rep. Coming your way @Michael03011258 @HansenSawyr @tylermedaris #RollVikes

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DRILL: Move Off Penetration.

Check out this relocation progression for bigs:

🔘Relocate to Opposite Side.⤴️
🔘Relocate to Power Finish. 💥
🔘Finish on the Other Side.🏀

@DieonteMiles @zachfreemantle @jnunge24 @cesare_edwards

Development by @CoachJonas = 🔥.

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PLAYBOOK: Zone Screening.

The shot did not fall, but here’s an interesting angle to screen the top of a zone defense.
@ratiopharmulm

[Josh Hamlin @Coach_Hamlin]

From the terrific @XUNewsletter, issue 199. A must subscribe to anyone who isn’t. Helped us tremendously at the end of the year

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PLAYBOOK: SLOB Ear Touch.

Here’s a layup play that can be used if the defense is caught sleeping. 💤

Nice idea from the Slovenia Olympic team! @mohoharoon

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DRILL: 1️⃣v1️⃣ Transition Cones.

This drill simulates a transition scenario. Each stop = 1️⃣ Point.

[Phil Beckner @PhilBeckner]

COACHES & TRAINERS

SESSION 2 - Phoenix, AZ

July 22nd - 23rd

DEEP DIVE INTO PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 🏀🏀🏀

https://t.co/Ptbvilr65y

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Here’s Bobby Portis talking about the importance of taking part in a winning culture‼️‼️

@Bucks @BPortistime

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PLAYBOOK: Zone Flare.

Here’s a quick hitter to set a flare screen against a zone defense. @ratiopharmulm

[Patrick Schulte @schultepk]

Nice progression of Barkley's

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CONFEPT: Perimeter to Post.

Our perimeter to post routine started against the scout team defense.

To finish the group workout, that same concept was used in a competitive 1️⃣v1️⃣ game.

@benstanley23 @TuckerElijah4 @AKunK05 @j_hunter35

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PLAYBOOK: SLOB Hammer.

Here’s a quick hitting hammer set from @NUMensBball.