How many times do we have to go over it? Blocking out is a technique that doesn't require any special talent, just the will to do it! I see it in all levels of the game and see teams lose because of it. I use the hit and turn technique and begin showing kids this in the 4th grade with hope it will sink in by the time it really matters!!! But why do some kids...just refuse to block out? It's it because they are too nice? Don't want to touch anybody? Or just plain lazy and only care one thing...the OFFENSE!!!
I implemented a new blockout drill the other night with a big price tag! You miss a blockout and it will cost you 5 laps around the gym. Guess what? Not very many laps were ran that night. Maybe I need to keep a new stat during game like I did many years ago with another team of mine to get them to block out! I assure you that after seeing how well then can do it in practice, they will be held accountable from here on out. Hopefully they will understand the value of blocking out and how that one simple thing can be the difference maker in a lot of games.
Every player on the roster has a role. But all of them share some roles. Everyone must be able to defend, blockout and rebound the ball...period! If you can't do that it will be tough for you to play the game at the next level.
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