The Basketball Coach's Playbook: 100 Winning Plays and Drills

By Gregory White

Book Description

You've stood on the hardwood, whistle in hand, trying to get your team to execute with energy, precision, and purpose. You've drawn plays on the board only to watch them fall apart under pressure. You've motivated, instructed, and corrected-but deep down, you know you're capable of building something more cohesive, more competitive, and more consistent. That's where The Basketball Coach's Playbook: 100 Winning Plays and Drills steps in.

This book isn't just a collection of random strategies-it's a complete coaching companion written for real coaches working with real teams, from youth leagues to varsity gyms. Gregory White, a seasoned basketball coach with years on the sideline, brings together the structure, insight, and visual clarity needed to transform your practices, tighten your game plans, and elevate your team culture.

From offensive and defensive sets to transition strategies, rebounding drills, shooting mechanics, and special situation plays, this playbook covers every layer of preparation. Each play and drill is paired with clear, easy-to-understand diagrams and real-time coaching cues, so you can implement with confidence-not confusion.

What makes this book uniquely valuable:

100 practical, proven plays and drills that can be applied immediately

Full-page diagrams and visuals for every key play and setup

Real-world coaching insights that go beyond the clipboard

Position-specific development to help players thrive in their roles

Strategies for game management, scouting, motivation, and team chemistry

Chapters for every phase of coaching-from preseason planning to end-of-game execution

Adaptable content suitable for youth, high school, and club-level teams

A toolkit of templates to organize practices, evaluate players, and track growth

Whether you're running a summer camp, coaching a school program, or leading a competitive travel team, this book gives you the direction and detail you need. It's more than just plays-it's a philosophy of preparation, leadership, and development that reflects what winning teams are built on.

With this book in hand, you'll no longer be scrambling to fill practice time or guessing your way through crunch-time situations. You'll coach with clarity, teach with purpose, and lead with confidence-bringing the very best out of your players, and yourself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FKSY1L8H
• ISBN13: 9798294463410
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"