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[QUOTE="Coach Orange, post: 1991019, member: 2260"]
As always, your analysis articulates clear, thought-provoking points. Not as disagreement, but rather as complimentary, I would just add to your claims that the players' execution of fundamentals (or lack thereof) is a vital and troubling piece of the problems that your post details. For example, part of the reason our bigs don't finish well at the basket is the panic that they exhibit when possessing the ball in the post. Roberson and Lydon both rush to get shots up, partly because their footwork isn't developed well, and also because they don't use ball fakes to maneuver defenders. In addition, they tend to fade when shooting rather than going strong. To his credit, Coleman has improved this area of his game so far this season. Not surprisingly, he has been our steadiest player over the last three games.

Fundamental lapses form the foundation for the problems you so eloquently illustrate. Add to these the conceptual/mental mistakes the players are making and you see some pretty putrid hoops. The good news is that skills can be improved if coaches teach and emphasize them effectively, and if the players work on them earnestly.
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