Category: Basketball Basics
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How to Play Defense
Most basketball players don’t want to be a great defender. That is just a fact. They shy away from the challenge of holding their opponent scoreless and would rather work on their offensive skills than their defense. What does that mean for you? An incredible opportunity to set yourself a part from the rest of…
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The Core Basketball Fundamentals
Remember the old school Gatorade commercials about MJ, where kids sang “I wanna be like Mike!”. Maybe not, but the same mindset still remains true where young basketball players are trying to emulate stars like Lebron James, Russell Westbrook and James Harden without gaining the fundamentals first. They want to do fade-away Jumpshots, step-back threes,…
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How to Dribble a Basketball
Who doesn’t want to have handles like Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul or Steph Curry? We all do right? The way to get there is by starting off with the basics and perfecting the fundamentals. Before these guys were dribbling between 3 defenders and throwing the alley-oop, they were doing the same drills I am going…
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How to Pass a Basketball
There is nothing more gratifying than making a great pass to a teammate that leads to a bucket and the crowd goes crazy. Okay, I may be a bit bias a point guard but it still is a great feeling. I wish more players took pride in being a great passer but that discussion is…
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3 Keys to Playing Offense Fast
Coaching youth basketball is just as important as coaching in the NBA. Whether for junior high school or high school varsity teams, coaches are committed to excellence in helping players excel on the court. Clubs also learn vital life skills from coaches, as well as fostering team unity and competitive — but fair — play…
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Reducing Turnovers: Ball-Handling and Passing
Reading the sports page during basketball season, you will typically run across more than a few headlines like “Tech Turnovers Cost Game” and “Turnovers Costly for Badgers.” In addition, when TV analysts break-down games, they always speak on turnovers… but also “points off turnovers.” Meanwhile, point guards are judged on their “assists to turnover ratio.”…
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How to Coach Youth Basketball | Basketball Workouts & Basketball Drills
Coaching basketball for youth has many benefits. It also has a set of unique challenges. When dealing with children, training has to strike a balance between fun and instilling the traits needed to develop a strong athlete. Player development is crucial because children can be affected long-term by experiences. Positive experiences can build a…
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Basketball Training: 10 Ways To Improve Your Game
Basketball, like any other sport or musical instrument for that matter, is a progression of skill that is achieved through two primary elements: time and effort. There is no shortcut around skill development, regardless of natural ability–which can help a great deal, but drilling and practice are still essential to improve one’s performance in-game with a…