In the same game yesterday, I watched a player attempt to drive baseline on two occasions. Both times resulted in a turnover. On the first drive, the player recognized she was about to be trapped and threw up a garbage shot that bounced off the bottom of the backboard and into the hands of the defense. The second attempt resulted in a trap and a jump ball. When players make mistakes like these (and yes they ARE mistakes), it makes them look like they do not know know to play the game.
Players need to recognize that driving the baseline against a decent defensive team often results in a trap, turnover or a missed shot. Good coaches constantly preach to avoid the baseline unless you have an open lane.
Play smarter - not harder!
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