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21
Dribbling Drills
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21
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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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
20
7-Dribble or Pass?
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20
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
13
6-State Your Position
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APR
13
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
30
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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MAR
16
3- Wait, There’s More
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MAR
16
Now that you know some of the basic rules and violations, let’s dive into more of the don’ts of basketball. Fouls are more serious infractions of the rules of basketball. Typically, a player wants to avoid having too many. The limit for each player is five fouls. Once this number is reached, you have “fouled […]
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MAR
09
2-Rules? What Rules?
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MAR
09
If you are reading this post, that means you are ready and willing to start learning the to play the game of basketball. That’s great! However before diving right into the necessary skills you’ll need, let’s start at the beginning. The focus today will be all about the rules of the game. I will break […]
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FEB
24
1-My Misses To Swishes
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FEB
24
One of Michael Jordan’s many quotes is, “to learn to succeed, you must first learn to fail.” This one phrase perfectly sums up my entire ten years of basketball. I don’t know about you, but I hate failure. However, there is a lot of truth to the idea that failure leads to success. Without the […]
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