Train the Eyes & Sharpen Decision-Making with Small-Sided Games

with Dr. Tony Miller
Bob Jones University Head Coach;
Bob Jones University Assistant Coach from 2012 - 2025;
Bob Jones University Associate Professor in Sports Management;
5x NCCAA South Region Champions;
"A Quick Timeout" Podcast Founder & Host

Small-Sided Games to Train IQ, Reads & Finishing
If you've ever found yourself saying, "We covered that in practice!" only to watch your players struggle during games, you're not alone. In this eye-opening video, Coach Tony Miller delivers a powerful solution: small-sided games that teach decision-making, finishing, and basketball IQ in live, game-like situations.

Why Small-Sided Games?
Coach Miller opens with the why behind his approach, outlining four key reasons small-sided games are essential for modern player development. From managing unpredictability to reinforcing reads under pressure, these drills simulate live-action scenarios in bite-sized formats players can absorb and apply.

What You'll See:
Coach Miller walks you through a progression of competitive, high-value drills designed to improve skill transfer and sharpen instincts:

• 1v1 Cone Finishing & Throw & Go: Train players to attack and adapt in tight spaces.
• 3v2 Pound Finishing: Layer decision-making on top of finishing skills.
• East-West Closeouts: Prepare shooters to execute under pressure.
• Zoom Actions & Staggers: Build situational awareness using modern offensive actions.
• Steal the Bacon: A high-intensity drill teaching hustle, transition reads, and game-speed decision-making from 1v1 up to 4v4.

Whether your goal is to maximize limited practice time, increase game transfer, or simply help your players become more unguardable, this video delivers the drills and teaching methods to get there.

Coach Miller's approach blends efficiency, competition, and cognitive training, making this an essential tool for coaches at every level.

52 minutes. 2025.