http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jeffrey+Haefner Sports Jeffrey Haefner Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=305502&ca=Sports While not really an offensive basketball shooting move, free throws are very important as they still contribute points to the scoreboards. It has been proven many times over that free throws can be crucial in important games. Such fact warrants that every basketball player should be accurate from th... Sports Jeffrey Haefner Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295079&ca=Sports The mental aspects of shooting are critically important. A good mental attitude and confidence can literally increase your shooting percentage by 20%! It’s all about getting yourself in the right state of mind… To get yourself in the “mental zone”, you should master three key areas. Study and apply... Sports Jeffrey Haefner Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=245480&ca=Sports If you want to be good at basketball, you need to develop several skills, and developing these skills takes time. If you’re like most people, you want to make good use of your time. Here are some basketball tips to increase the effectiveness of your development intentions and efforts. Tip #1 – Commi... Sports Jeffrey Haefner Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=231659&ca=Sports The organization of your practice can have a profound effect on the entire experience for you and your team. A good structure will help you keep your players attentive, having fun, and everything running smoothly. A well-organized practice gives everyone the opportunity to have fun. Our first and mo... Sports Jeffrey Haefner Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=228617&ca=Sports Basketball defense has many levels, techniques, and strategies; but there is one critical key that makes almost every strategy more effective no matter what level: ball pressure. Teaching your players how to apply ball pressure intelligently should be one of the most important (if not the very most... Sports Jeffrey Haefner Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=212358&ca=Sports As a basketball coach, you’ve probably struggled to find enough time to teach everything that you want. It seems that all coaches have this problem! To be an effective coach, you have to prioritize and strategically decide what you will emphasize. Coaching is all about what you emphasize! If you d...