Basketball Fundamentals

Triple-Threat Position in Basketball

What is the Triple-Threat Position in Basketball?

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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Skylar Diggins-Smith’s basketball workout

How to Become a Better Point Guard (and Play Like Skylar Diggins)

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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Basketball Bullies

How to Play Against Basketball Bullies (According to Udonis Haslem)

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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Defend Like Draymond Green

How to Defend Like Draymond Green (A Few Simple Tips)

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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V Cut Drill

What is the V Cut Drill? The Best Way to Get Better at Getting Open

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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Brad Stevens Shooting Drill

What is the Brad Stevens Shooting Drill? (How to Make More 3s)

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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