books by brian mccormick

Shortly after Larry Brown returned to the NBA as the Head Coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, he told Sports Illustrated, “The things they don’t know boggles my mind.” Coaches crave intelligent basketball players. How does one develop this game awareness?

Through drills, situations, instruction and questioning, Developing Basketball Intelligence demonstrates how to teach game awareness and basketball intelligence and Playmakers: The Player’s Guide to Developing Basketball Intelligence provides the tools for players to develop more awareness and intelligence.

DBI and Playmakers explain the basic tactical skills of every offense – from pick-and-rolls to 3v2 fast breaks – but moves beyond the skill execution to the all important perceptual, anticipatory, and decision-making skills that separate expert performers. DBI and Playmakers teach tactical skills, but develop the characteristics of high basketball IQ players who:

choose the best option in less time;

adapt to ever-changing situations;

possess good spatial awareness;

know the right play at any moment relative to the time and score and more.

The player’s guide to developing basketball intelligence.

Developing Basketball Intelligence is a tool to develop your offensive system as a coach, and to create a learning environment that enhances your players’ understanding so they can read and react and adjust and adapt on the court. Playmakers: The Player’s Guide to Developing Basketball Intelligence eliminates the drills and progressions and focuses on the concepts and lessons that players must learn to understand the game and make the right decisions at game speed.