Do you think that guards should work on their post moves?

Absolutely, Ben. I think post players should work on guard moves as well. You want to develop into a complete player.

I believe guards are faced with situations in which post moves help them finish around the basket. And it doesn't hurt to be able to post smaller guards if you have a mismatch.

I agree with Joe, Ben.

For middle school players and younger, we have a saying.... "the post players of today might be your point guard of tomorrow."

So, every player should learn all those skills. I had a very good soph. team.... went 19-2.. and we pressured teams all over the court.... but my post players would allow their men to get the ball too easily... so one day in practice I reversed their roles and told the guards to let their men have the ball.

They got the idea real quick, we didn't have that problem any more.

You have practice again tomorrow? (or did you have one today?)

Yes I have a school practice today but I had a NJB practice last night.

How did things go?

Practice went okay. Our team isnt the greatest and in todays scrimmage I was put on the 2nd team(which doesnt really know basketball) so I started trying to take on my self to carry the team in the scrimmage so I think I ended up forcing things.

ben: to answer your question very quickly, Yes...in todays multiple offenses and motion offenses, you may find yourself posted up and should know how to react to that position. Further, Instead of trying to take over the scrimmage and force things, try to make your teammates better players..Coach Mac

GREAT advice from Coach Mac Ben, especially about trying to take over the scrimmage.

From the short time we have been talking the way I read you is that you are a great competitor....and you want to be a good player AND WIN.....kind of like Michael Jordon.... but even Michael didn't win a NBA Championship until Phil Jackson convinced him to get his other teammates involved more in the game.

Try to make your other teammates better by penetrating and dishing off to them - let YOUR shots come to you. Be that quarterback on the floor.... help them to become better.

I think you are a good kid, so be patient and things will get better for you and the TEAM.

You are going to go thru a lot of adversity in your life and a lot of people say that adversity builds character... NO, it reveals character.... Hang in there Ben.

"Teamwork doesn't come naturally, it must be taught."
(Pat Summitt)

Coach Sar

Thanks for the advice coach mac and coach sar.

Your welcome Ben, have a great day!

And enjoy the game. :-)