Basketball is a game of constant movement. And the best way to encourage activity is with cutting. So, here’s how to cut in basketball and how adding this to your game will improve your offence. We can all agree that ball movement is one of the most important aspects of basketball (isolation plays can only…
Category: Basketball Fundamentals
How to Shoot the Floater like Tony Parker in 1 Month
Tony Parker is one of the best at shooting the tear-drop. He made a career out of it. So, here’s how to shoot the floater like him. Tony Parker is one of the smaller point guards in the NBA. But his lack of size didn’t stop him from attacking the rim. Matter of fact, because…
Why You Should Work On Your Basketball Fundamentals (Andre Miller Edition)
Andre Miller was one of the most respected point guards in the NBA. But his game didn’t have much flash to it. So how did he become a fan favourite? “Athletic” is not a description you would use for Andre Miller. Miller was never the fastest nor the most explosive nor the quickest player on…
Improve Your Shooting With the Odd Dirk Nowitzki Shooting Drill
Are you looking for a new drill to improve your shooting so you can score like the best of them? If so, try the Dirk Nowitzki shooting drill. He does this in the offseason for his basketball workout and if you want to score better, you have to give it try. Dirk Nowitzki is often…
Nikola Jokic and the Importance of Mastering the Fundamentals
In the case of Nikola Jokic, his old man game and his mastery of the fundamentals are the reasons he’s been able to dominate. But how did he develop this style and what more can he do to improve? The first time I saw Nikola Jokic, I didn’t think much of him. He didn’t look…
How to do Chris Paul’s Elbow Jumper (Even With Minimal Skill)
Chris Paul’s elbow jumper is one of the most reliable moves CP3 has in his tool belt. Here’s how you can add it to yours. The Oklahoma City Thunder were not supposed to make it. The odds were against them, but they pulled through and made the playoffs in 2020. And not only that, they…
How to Get Stronger for Basketball in the Off-Season
Are you a smaller player who gets bullied by bigger ones often? If so, you need more strength. Here’s how to get stronger for basketball in the off-season. In the 2000s, the Detroit Pistons’ Ben Wallace was the scariest player to go up against. He was a skilled defender and was extremely strong. If you…
How To Make Free Throws in Basketball (And Make Foulers Pay)
You’re probably on this page because you’re wondering how to make free throws consistently. Well, the first thing is to get your form right. The next is to strengthen your mindset. Here are some tips on how to achieve both. In 2009, Kobe Bryant was on a quest to prove that he’s one of the…
What is Bully Ball in Basketball?
Bully ball is a term used in basketball to describe a style of physical play. When you “bully” another player, you are aggressive with your play. In the early 2010s, Zach Randolph and the Memphis Grizzlies were one of the scariest teams to play against. Not only were they talented and skilled, but they also…
What Is The Best Game to Improve Rebounding Skills in Basketball?
If you want to grab more boards, here is the best game to improve rebounding skills. Can you guess what schoolyard game it is? (Hint: It has a number in it.) A lot of players often incorrectly believe that rebounding should be the job of the big men. They believe that guards, specifically point guards,…