Teaching players the fundamentals tips in playing basketball

To get the most from your team, you should teach and emphasize the basics of passing, cutting, screening, setting up the defender, reading the defense, and so on. This is before you even begin running your plays. They need to know how to dribble and shoot. They need to understand how to
do a pivot. They need to understand when to do a back-door cut versus a v-cut. They need to
understand when to slip a screen on a screen and roll. It doesn't matter what level of play you are
at, you cannot get away from the basics.
Tip #1 - Have big players screen for smaller guards
If the defense chooses to switch on screens, then this creates mismatchesand problems for the defense. You can clear out the lane for your post player or you could clear a wing so your guard can take the bigger, slower post player to the basket. Make sure to try this during scrimmages and practices to make sure your players recognize the switches and mismatches.
Tip #2 - Make sure the help side defense is occupied
Whether you’re using one of our plays or designing your own, be sure that the help side of the defense is occupied. What’s happening away from the ball? Are your players standing or moving to keep their defenders out of the play? Some players don’t take their part seriously because the ball is away from them. But they need to know their role is just as important, even though they are simply a decoy to keep the defense occupied. As a coach, be sure to keep an eye this.
Tip # 3Make sure you get the type of shot you want
Your plays should always have a purpose and don’t let yourself or your players lose sight. Do you want a lay up out of the in bounds? Do you want to get to the free throw line? Do you want a quick post up? Sometimes it’s really easy for players to force things because they anticipate a certain shot will be open. So be sure your players understand the type of shot you want.
Tip #4 - Run plays from the same initial set
You should use plays that run off your initial offensive sets. For example,if you run a 1-2-2 set, you should use this same set with your plays. It provides simplicity for the players and the defense gets confused more easily. If the defense knows that you run a certain play out of a certain set, they’ll know what to look for. If your plays occur in the same set, they won’t know what play comes next.