Download or read book Playmakers written by Phd Brian McCormick and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through drills, situations, instruction and questioning, Playmakers: The Player's Guide to Developing Basketball Intelligence demonstrates how to teach game awareness and basketball intelligence. Playmakers: The Player's Guide to Developing Basketball Intelligence explains 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 which separate the expert performers. Playmakers: The Player's Guide to Developing Basketball Intelligence teaches tactical skills, but also develops the characteristics of a high basketball IQ player - 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.