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Dribbling Drills
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Dribbling the basketball is an important skill to master. The best players are those who can utilize both hands when dribbling the ball. Have players practice dribbling skills to become more comfortable using both their dominant and non-dominant hand, as well as maintaining and improving already skilled dribblers. There are many different drills related to […]
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APR
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The Box Out Drill
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If rebounded is the key to getting more points, then boxing out is the key to getting more rebounds.Boxing out is the way to clear any player away from the hoop so you can rebound the ball more easily. By placing your body in front of theirs and pushing the opponent back, you are clearing […]
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APR
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Shooting Drills
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Shooting the ball is the way to score in basketball and the main goal of offense.Shooting drills are necessary whenever you practice basketball because the more you shoot the better your form and your routine becomes. Doing shooting drills will give you a feel for the ball and the way you shoot as a player. […]
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APR
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Rebounding Drill: Taps
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Rebounding is an important skill whether you are playing defense or offense. The more rebounds you obtain, the more possibilities you have to score points. One drill that can be done as a team or as an individual to improve jumping and rebounding skills is taps. Taps is the perfect drill to work on rebounding […]
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APR
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Point Guards: Tips & Tricks
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The point guard position is the most mentally challenging position in the game of basketball — in my opinion of course.The point guard is the play-maker of the team on the court. With some instruction from the coach, they decide which plays to run on offense and how to work the ball around overall, as […]
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MAY
04
Take The Shot
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MAY
04
Shooting is the only way to score point in the game of basketball, so it is very important to know how to shoot a basketball. Shooting accurately is not something you learn overnight. It takes lots and lots of practice. Honestly, whenever I hit the courts at the gym these days, I think my shooting […]
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APR
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7-Dribble or Pass?
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One of the main rules of basketball is you must be dribbling the ball to take it from one end of the court to the other. If you are not dribbling, the only other option is to pass. There are many drills to develop ball handling skills, which is frequently focused on in practices. Passing, […]
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APR
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6-State Your Position
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In honor of Kobe Bryant’s last regular season game, here is an inspirational quote from him that fits this blog post: “I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.” The best part about […]
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APR
06
5-Stay in the Zone
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APR
06
In my last post, I highlighted one tactic of defense: man-to-man. Another option is zone defense where a team can set up in different formations in order to defend the hoop. It is important to have an understanding of the layout of a basketball court. Remember, there is the 3-point line arc, the paint (rectangular […]
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MAR
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4-Grab a Man and Defend
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MAR
30
Bill Russel, retired center for the Boston Celtics, has two quotes that can relate to great defense in basketball. The first is: “Remember that basketball is a game of habits. If you make the other guy deviate from his habits, you’ve got him,” and the second is: “The idea is not to block every shot. […]
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