The Coach Dave Love Podcast

Periodization of Shooting Training

In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we dive into the concept of Periodization and how it can elevate shooting development when applied with purpose. Matt and I explore: * What Periodization means in the context of skill development * The phases of shooting development (Movement Coordination, Skill Adaptability, Performance) * How to schedule workouts based on time of year, player needs, and specific goals This episode connects theory with practical application, and helps coaches rethink how they sequence and schedule shooting work to maximize transfer. 📖 Want to go deeper? Read the research-informed blog: 👉 https://coachdavelove.com/periodization-of-shooting-development/ 🎧 Got a question you want featured? Record a voice note (include your name, location, and coaching role) and email it to: podcast@coachdavelove.com

The Importance of the Set Point

In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we break down one of the most undervalued but essential parts of the shooting motion: the Set Point. Matt and Dave discuss: * What the Set Point actually is and why it matters * Why Dave prioritizes it over other parts of the shot (like the dip or lift) * How to train the Set Point in ways that help players improve consistency and accuracy under pressure 📖 Read the supporting blog: Why I Prioritize the Set Point [https://coachdavelove.com/why-i-prioritize-the-set-point/] 🎧 Want your question featured on a future episode? Record a voice note with your name, location, and coaching role—and send it to: podcast@coachdavelove.com

Is Form Shooting for Pros, Not Beginners?

In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we challenge one of the most common assumptions in basketball development: that form shooting is a beginner’s tool. Coach Dave explains: * Why traditional form shooting may actually do more harm than good for young players * How certain pros can benefit from form shooting—when it's done with the right intent and design * What coaches can do instead to teach mechanics without over-restricting exploration We also answer a listener question about female youth players and the use of lower set points, and how to help players without locking them into habits they’ll need to break later. 📖 Supporting blog: Is Form Shooting for Pros? [https://coachdavelove.com/is-form-shooting-for-pros/] 🎧 Got a question you want featured on the show? Record a voice note with your name, location, and coaching role, and email it to: podcast@coachdavelove.com

The Most Common Constraints I Use

In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we dive into the concept of constraints — one of the most powerful tools in modern coaching and skill acquisition. Dave breaks down: * What constraints actually are, and how they’re used in shooting development * The different types and intentions behind constraints (e.g., to afford, stabilize, perturb) * A list of the most common constraints Dave uses with NBA players and youth athletes alike Whether you’re new to the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) or looking to refine your application, this episode gives you real-world examples you can use immediately in your practices. 📽️ Related video: The Sandbox Analogy Explained [https://youtu.be/c2HIaApNGfQ] 🎧 Want to have your question featured on the show? Record a voice note with your name, location, and coaching role, then email it to: podcast@coachdavelove.com

How I Work On Balance in a Player's Shot

How I Work on Balance in a Player’s Shot Balance isn’t stillness—it’s control of energy through the shot. In this episode I break down four kinds of balance I coach, the habits that stabilize them, and how I periodize balance work across a week and a season. What we cover * Why balance matters: great shooters don’t eliminate motion; they direct it toward the rim and minimize negative energy. * The four balance problems I diagnose: Static, Transitional, Dynamic, and Reactive—each demands different constraints and drill design.  * Habits that travel: feet outside hips, athletic posture, engaged core—used as tools inside movement-rich tasks, not as static positions.  * Designing practice with PoST: when I live in Movement Coordination Training vs. Skill Adaptability Training (MV/CT/TBT) vs. Performance Training, and how I move non-linearly between them.  Towards the end of the episode we have a listener question. We close with Hammer Action showing the push drill on video—how to use external pressure to force better energy direction and quick balance recovery. Links & references * Blog: How I Work on Balance in a Player’s Shot  [https://coachdavelove.com/how-i-work-on-balance-in-a-players-shot/] * Blog: Periodization of Shooting Development (PoST overview with MCST, SAT-MV/CT/TBT, PT). [https://coachdavelove.com/periodization-of-shooting-development/]