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Animated Plays
http://members.tripod.com/~coacheshome/play.html
Rating (10/10 )
You can see plays animated and each click of the play button (left bottom of diagram) advance the play one step at a time. You can see plays like the Double Pick, Zone Press Break even Duke's Man to Man Defense. Updated 1/19/10

Coaches Clipboard
www.coachesclipboard.net
Rating (9/10)
This website has basketball fundamentals including terminology and many basketball drills. Be sure to check out the page with links to small and quick video clips of all the drills. You can use the Scroll Next black button to quickly get new idea to try at practice. It even covers issues such as the right attitude, the role of the basketball player and how to practice on your own in the off season. Great page for coaches for fundamentals and more. Updated 1/20/10

AVCSS Website
www.avcss.com
Rating (9/10)
Lots and lots of drills and video clips. You can also get several handout like, a stats form, a summer workout plan, a guard shooting routine, a half court blank diagrams, and much more. It has great basketball drills demonstrations that you can see on video. Updated 1/20/10

Ultimate Youth Basketball Guide
www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
Rating (8/10)
If you’re a parent just recruited to coach a team and you don't know a Cross Screen from a Crossover dribble check out the descriptions of terms for basketball actions, positions, rules and the court. Lots of reading but Information is presented in an easy-to-understand format. You'll find drills and tips for players and parents. Be sure to scroll down the screen to see all the information. Site also has convenient blank court diagrams. Posted Updated 1/20/10

Tommy’s Basketball Playbook
www.angelfire.com
Rating (8/10)
This is a must see website for any youth basketball coach. You will find useful coaching tools such as court diagrams, tournament planning, statistic and shot charts, and even a referee signal chart. Need some fresh new drills for practice? This site lists a great selection of ball handling, dribbling, passing, lay-up and shooting, and defensive drills. Improve those handles with Rick Pitinos Comprehensive Ball Handling Workout. Also find tips and drills for developing your post players. Read informative articles on topics such as coaching your own children. Find detailed instructions on implementing and running Pressbreakers, inbounds plays, man and zone offenses and a variety of defenses. And much more! Updated 1/20/10

Basketball Forms and Information
Rating (7/10)
This site will not be maintained frequently but still has some useful items especially for basketball referees like his version of a pre-game card, differences in rules (FIBA/US) and the links page. His Ask Ace Archive pages may go away someday. Updated 7/9/09

Coaches Notebook
www.akcoach.com
Rating (7/10)
This site may look a little dated but if you dig it has more than just articles. It has some good tools like the EZ Score Sheet and a Shot Chart form. The What's New page has many links including one to Simplified Score Sheets which takes you to a page with many files and forms you can download and use. Updated 1/20/10

Coaching Youth Sports
www.coachingyouthbasketball.net
Rating (7/10)
Every coach should read the Kid's Credo and the Who's On First is good reading for a coach dealing with parents complaining about playing time for their kids and Dear Coach if you have players who want to play in the game but can never quite seem to make it to practice. Don't miss the free book on Coaching Youth Basketball. Posted 12/7/05

Mr. Basketball
www.mrbasketball.net
Rating (7/10)
Sidney Goldstein is the author of the Basketball Bible, an excellent book for youth coaches. This site has many of his ideas and tips including what to do if you have little practice time. Don't miss the many helpful video clips including such basics as ball handling, rebounding, and dribbling. Updated 1/19/10

Degerstrom Basketball
www.degerstrom.com/basketball
Rating (7/10 )
Check out the coaching topics and drills like youth drills, offensive drills or even wheelchair drills. Just for fun check out the video of George Gervin and Pete Maravich in a game of Horse! Updated 1/19/10

Coach like a pro
www.coachlikeapro.com
Rating (7/10)
Coach Brad Winters shares his multiple offensive and defensive systems; drill and practice plan. You will find quotes from various coaches, sports personalities. There are some good diagrams and passages to explain plays. Check the site map to find some of the other good resources of this site. Updated 1/19/10

Coaching Well Basketball Journal
www.havenport.com
Rating (6/10)
This site has offense, defense, drills, practice planning ideas and some interesting reading. Added 12/29/05

Basketball Sizes and Information
Rating (5/10)
Basketball come in various sizes. It’s interesting to know the physics involved when you shoot a basketball. Added 12/21/05

Basketball Rules and History
Rating (5/10)
Make sure your players understand the rules and even the history of the game including the referee hand signals. Added 12/21/05

Basketball Court Dimensions
Rating (5/10)
If you need information on the dimensions of a basketball court check out any of the following sites: Added 12/21/05
www.basketball-goal.com
www.sportsknowhow.com

Basketball drills and plays
http://basketball-drills-and-plays.com/offense-zone.html
Rating (5/10)
This is a quick loading site selling a coaching system and other items but they also have some free resources and information on the site. Use the side navigation bar to find plays and drills. Be sure to scroll down on each page for the links and information that is free. Updated 1/25/10

Bella Online
www.bellaonline.com/site/basketball
Rating (5/10)
This site has good drills for the young kids. These drills are simple and teach dribbling, shooting and boxing out. The Coaches Attitude and Dealing With Parents and Fans articles should be read by every youth coach. Information on Basketball Playbook and an Sideline Organizer are worth exploring. Updated 1/25/10

Breakthrough Basketball
www.breakthroughbasketball.com
Rating (5/10)
Website has annoying pop up asking you to signup for newsletter and free ebooks. It does have articles to help you understand your role as a youth basketball coach and including 8 ways to earn your player’s trust.  Find a few simple tricks to optimize practice time and get more done without sacrificing your tight schedule.  Every coach needs to know the fundamentals and be able to teach several plays to their players. Scroll down on pages for more links.  Updated 1/20/10

Y-coach. Basketball
www.y-coach.com/Basketball.html
Rating (4/10)
A basketball page from the y-coach.com site. Check out the database of drills and plays. Scroll down on play pages for diagrams. Updated 1/25/10

Basketballs Best
www.basketballsbest.com
Rating (4/10)
The site has fundamental information for the youth coach on shooting and passing and tips for the players, but the information a youth coach should remember is the importance of teaching your players to know their shooting range and what is a good shot. Updated 1/25/10

Fundamentals and Basketball Drills
www.powerbasketball.com/drills.html
Rating (4/10)
This site contains individual and team drills for young players. There is a variety of creative individual and team drills that can make practice more fun. Learn fundamental aspects of the game such as getting a feel for the ball and position on the court during different situations.

Eteamz Basketball
eteamz.active.com/basketball/instruction/tips
Rating (3/10)
Eteamz’s collection of instruction and advice. You can print or email articles. Lots of reading. Updated 1/25/10

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