Mike Miller, known to some as an “NBA Final’s folk hero,” wasn’t that extraordinary of an NBA player. But he was a master of one thing and this allowed him to play professionally for 17 years. (Watch this video before continuing…) When you finished watching that highlight video of Mike Miller, what did you see?…
Category: Basketball Fundamentals
How To Get A High Basketball I.Q.? (Tip: Study like Chris Paul)
Chris Paul has so much basketball knowledge and his fundamentals are on point. Here’s how he developed his large I.Q. Chris Paul is a basketball master. And I’m not saying this because of his 2020 Game 6 playoff performance. I’m saying this because he has mastered his craft. Seriously, if you want to witness…
How To Do A Pick And Roll In Basketball (Guide For Beginners)
The pick and roll is a common offensive basketball play. It is used to create space for cuts, shots, passes, or drives. Here’s how to do it and some drills to master it. So here’s the scenario: you’re on offence and your teammate, the dude currently handling the ball, tells you to set a pick…
How to Improve Post Moves in Basketball (The Beginner’s Way)
Do you want to get easy baskets in close? If so, you need to know how to play in the post. So, to improve your post moves in basketball, you have to be able to do certain moves. You have to be comfortable crab dribbling and shooting baby hooks. Here’s how to work on them….
How To Be a Better Perimeter Defender in Basketball (Tips and Drills)
Wanna become a better perimeter defender in basketball but don’t know how? This article will talk about the importance of defense and the drills you can do to improve your D. Defense wins games. I’m sure you’ve heard this phrase many times before. And it’s true. There has never been a defensively bad team that…
How To Rebound in Basketball (Top Drills)
Always getting called out for being a lazy rebounder? Wanna get better? Well, this article talks about how to improve rebounding. I share the two drills that I like to do and that has helped me. A single rebound can be the deciding factor in winning a game or not. My team was up by…
How to Rebound Like Dennis Rodman
If you want to become a better rebounder in basketball, you have to study from the best. So, here’s how to rebound like Dennis Rodman –the 7-time rebounding champion. When I first saw Dennis Rodman, I thought he was a punk. Honestly, I thought he was a troublemaker. He had a bunch of tattoos and…
What Are The Fundamentals of Basketball? (5 Basic Skills)
If you want to learn basketball or improve your skills, you need to know the fundamentals of basketball. This post will talk about the 5 things you need to master. TL;DR: The 5 basic skills of basketball (or the fundamentals) are shooting, dribbling, passing, defending and rebounding. The fundamentals of basketball are the core skills…
Importance of Learning Basketball Fundamentals (Kawhi Leonard Edition)
Ever wonder why Kawhi Leonard is able to score efficiently? It’s because of his mastery of the fundamentals (or in other words, the old man game). As I was scrolling through Twitter one day, procrastinating as I usually do before getting to work, I came across this clip of Kawhi Leonard: ON THIS DAY (April…
How to Score Inside As A Guard? (Try Dwyane Wade’s Go-To Basketball Drills)
Dwyane Wade had a pretty old man game. The moves he pulled off in his final season were extraordinary. If you want to copy him, try Wade’s go-to basketball drills. TL;DR: The best way to score inside the paint as a guard are to do Dwyane Wade’s version of the Mikan Drill, where he adds…