Catalyst Basketball Training

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[Jared Berggren @jberggren40]

If you are a coach looking to have us work with your program, we have a few open dates left on the calendar-send me a message for more info

Come get some work in this summer with me, @JohnnyTennyson2, @JacksonDriessen and the rest of the @CatalystBBall crew!

#BeTheCatalyst

[Jared Berggren @jberggren40]

Summer Camp Schedule is kicking off soon!

In addition to running camps with these schools, we will have weekly small group sessions available for all ages from 3rd grade through professional level

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Crossover Competitive Shooting

🔘 Pick location for shooter
🔘 Defense starts under the rim/in the paint
🔘 When the defender moves the shooter must get to a quick pickup and shot
🔘 No shot fakes allowed

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

The two best shots we can get are:

- Rim 2's
- Inside Outside 3's

Both shots require getting the ball in the paint.

Paint Touch 3 on 3 is one of my favorite live drills to incentivize players to get in the paint.

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Utilizing a “Spin Seal” is a great way to counter an aggressive defender.

This footwork is seen all over the floor.

[Blake Bergstrom @bergstrom_2_b]

Check out Blake Bergstrom's POSTSEASON HIGHLIGHTS on @Hudl https://t.co/aZUKFzGFv5 #hudl
-21.3 PPG
-5.1 APG
-2.3 SPG
-92 3PM
-46.3 3P%
-All State
@DaksHoops @PrepHoopsDakota

[Catalyst Basketball Training @CatalystBBall]

The best compliment an offense can receive is “they always seemed to be one step ahead.”

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Teaching advantage helps players play through mistakes.

If the first read fails, they don’t panic — they just find the next one.

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Most players attack hoping something opens up.

Great players attack because something already opened up.

That difference changes everything.

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A defender doesn’t have to be beat for you to have an advantage.

If they’re late, leaning, or unsure — you already won the moment.
Your job is to recognize it before it disappears.

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Great decision-making isn’t instinctual.

It’s learned through repeated exposure.

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A player with one move and great reads is more dangerous than a player with ten moves and none.

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When players understand advantage, their shot selection improves without you saying a word.

Clarity does the coaching.

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A great player can tell you exactly why a play worked.

A developing player can usually only tell you what they did.

That gap matters.

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The goal isn’t for players to look skilled.

The goal is for them to play comfortably under pressure.

Advantage creates comfort.

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Teaching advantage makes players adaptable.

Adaptability is what separates levels.

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Players who understand advantage don’t need constant feedback.

They self-correct because they understand the game, not just the drill.

This should be the goal for all of our players.

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Advantage recognition is why veterans look slower but play faster.

They’re already ahead of the play mentally.

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If players are guessing, your structure is unclear.

Good structure doesn’t limit creativity — it sharpens it.

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Spacing is about creating clearer decisions for the ball handler and tougher choices for the defense.