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The core of this episode focuses on practical advice for youth coaches facing those high-stakes final moments of a game. Emphasis is placed on the importance of practicing specific end-game plays—having at least one baseline out-of-bounds, one sideline out-of-bounds, and one full-court play that players know instinctively. The hosts share a "dribble a second" rule of thumb to help players manage the clock and stress simplifying these plays for younger athletes, such as ensuring a player curls to catch and dribble with their strong hand on a long pass. Further tactics discussed include making strategic defensive changes like switching to a zone late in the game, clear communication regarding timeouts, and even teaching appropriate fouling techniques to manage the clock or prevent a last-second shot.

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