Learning how to dribble a basketball is usually the very first skill a player will learn.
It’s easy enough to bounce the ball up and down while standing still…
But when a player’s trying to figure out how to:
• Keep their head up to see teammates.
• Move around the court.
• Protect the ball from the defense.
Then learning how to dribble a basketball can be intimidating.
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If you want to be a great player, you must be willing to outwork your opponents (and teammates).
This requires getting in the gym for basketball workouts 3+ times per week.
Preferably more.
Because if you’re only getting better at team practices, there’s no way you’ll be able to distance yourself from everyone else you’re competing against.
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I have a friend named Cody…
Cody wasn’t the best overall basketball player you’ve ever seen, but to this day, he’s still one of the best shooters I’ve ever seen in my life.
He had picture perfect technique, got off his shot in a split second, and could knock them down from anywhere on the court.
To help you improve your free throw percentage, I asked Cody to share the secrets that led him to his 85.2% free throw percentage.
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Different basketball sizes allow players to gradually progress as their bodies are developing and their strength is increasing.
If you’re a parent looking to purchase your child a basketball, make sure you get the most appropriate size depending on their age.
It’s important for their development.
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If you’re coaching a youth basketball team, playing against a 2-3 zone can be incredibly difficult.
Your players will often be forced to throw up long-distance shot attempts which have very little chance of going in the hoop.
Until now…
The ‘Trilogy’ 1-3-1 offense will allow your team to get the basketball into the gaps of the opposition’s defense to create scoring opportunities close to the hoop.
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A well-drilled team running a full-court press is exciting to watch and can be devastatingly effective against any opponent.
When your players are all on the same page and rotating as one unit, the press will give you many advantages that can turn a game in your favor.
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