![]() ![]() That's our goal every time we play a game. So as a goal, we're always trying to beat our opponent in at least 3 out of those 4 stats. And if you beat your opponent in 3 out of the 4 stats above, you'll usually win that game too. )Īgain, if you can beat your opponent in the 4 stats above, you will always win the game. (Note: Be sure to look at the summary report at the end of this article to get a better visual of how you can use these stats. For me, these are KEY Performance Indicators that all coaches should look for each game. We don't put a lot of focus on this stat (although we do shoot a ton of free throws in practice), but this final stat gives you the rest of the story and helps you determine where points are coming from.īy looking at these 4 stats and comparing them to your opponent, you can always tell whether you are winning or losing a game. For one, getting to the line gives you a "free shot".ĭefensively, fouling keeps your team from running in transition, can get key players in foul trouble, and thwarts all your hard work on defensive possessions.įree throw percentage is the last piece of the puzzle. Of course you want to get there more often, for a variety of reasons. This stat will tell you who gets to the free throw line more often. If your EFG% is lower or about the same as your opponent, you better be getting more FG attempts and/or winning in the next two stats. A good percentage will help you cut down your opponent′s fast break opportunities - which allows your defense to get set and cut down on personal fouls. I like EFG% because it objectively tells you whether you have the shooting advantage over your opponent or not.ĮFG% affects many areas of the game. So it's certainly something you want to track. If you can shoot a higher EFG% than your opponent, you have a chance to win the game. EFG% gives more credit to made 3 point field goals since they yield 1.5 times the scoring of a 2 point field goal. Stat #2 - Effective Field Goal Percentage (EFG%)Įffective Field Goal percentage gives you an accurate reading on who is shooting better. ![]() That's why you should look at your FG attempts and then immediately look at the next stat to put things in perspective. For example, if you're shooting 93% and your opponent is only shooting 14%, then you probably won't be getting more FG attempts than your opponent (due to fewer offensive rebounding opportunities). Now you don't always have to get more FG attempts than your opponent. That's why you need to know if your team is getting more FG attempts or not. If you're having an off shooting night, you better have a team that is capable of getting more FG attempts than the opponent! you're having one of those "off shooting nights"). You can even win if your shooting percentage is lower than your opponent (you know. If you can find a way to consistently take more field goal attempts that your opponent takes (take more shots), then you have a good chance to win games. Always.īasketball is really simple! To win you either need to shoot a higher percentage or take more shots than your opponent. If you beat your opponent in ALL four stats, you will always win. The first four stats give you an instant snapshot of what's happening in the game. (Note: Youth coaches should focus primarily on development and youth appropriate stats like rebounds, assists, high fives, completed passes and so on.) Here's what we believe are the most important basketball statistics for a competitive level coach (high school level and higher) where the primary objective is to win games. As a basketball coach, you can't track everything - so you pick what you believe are the most important stats and focus on them. I'm a big believer that you should track what is important.
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