Don’t know what the triple-threat position in basketball is? It’s just a position that allows the ball-handler to shoot, dribble, or pass. Read on to learn some tips and tricks on how to use it effectively. It was in the mid-90s and I was “chillin’ out, maxin’, relaxin all cool…shootin’ some B-ball outside of the …
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If you’re struggling to hold your ground or defend bigger players, it’s because you lack strength. Try sprinting to build a stronger lower body. When Chris Bosh entered the NBA, he was a gangly, scrawny 19-year-old. As a result, he wasn’t able to hang with the old school bigs. He often got dominated by 240-pound …
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Do you want to become a better point guard? Try doing Skylar Diggins-Smith’s basketball workout to become more skilled and more athletic. During Skylar Diggins-Smith’s first season in the WNBA, she was an average rookie; she was not a spectacular point guard. Though she started the majority of the games in the 2013 season for …
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Do bigger players bully you on the court? Does it suck? The following blog post shares some of Udonis Haslem’s tips for how to deal with these types of players. Being small sucks for basketball. Why? Because you’re constantly getting pushed around and bullied by bigger players. I remember this one time, I had to …
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Do you want to become a phenomenal defender like Draymond Green? Here are some tips to help you with your journey. On Feb. 10, 2017, the Golden State Warriors Draymond Green did something rare and spectacular -he got a triple-double. Now, you’re probably thinking that as great as a trip-dub is, it’s not that amazing. …
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Do you want to get better at getting open when you play basketball? Do the V Cut Drills to improve how you move without the ball on the court. It was in the mid-2000s and I was playing a lot of pick-up basketball. Initially, I was playing against not-so-good players so I did fine against …
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Do you want to improve your communication skills in basketball? Well, the best way to do so is by studying up basketball terms –learn what they mean and how and when to use them. I remember during one of the first times I played pick-up basketball in college, my teammates kept on using these terms …
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Are you looking for ways to improve your 3-point shooting? One of the best drills to work on your catch-and-shoot three is the Brad Stevens Shooting Drill. Learn why in this article. On November 1, 2018, the Boston Celtics, under the guidance of Head Coach Brad Stevens, broke a franchise record by making 24 3-pointers. …
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One of the best ways to increase vertical for basketball is the box jump. So, here’s a guide on how to do the one-step box jump. Candace Parker is one of the most powerful players in the WNBA. Since her debut in the league in 2008, she has won the rebounding title three times and …
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Do you want to improve your shooting? Do you want to become a better clutch shooter? Try the 99 Shooting Drill –a drill that NCAA legend and WNBA player Kelsey Plum does on the regular. Kelsey Plum was one of the best scorers in the NCAA. She was so good, as a matter of fact, …
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