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…
Category: Basketball Fundamentals
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…
The 7 Best Drills to Teach Kids How to Play Basketball
Looking for some drills to teach basketball? Here are the 7 best drills to teach kids how to play basketball and more importantly, the fundamentals of the game. TL;DR: The 7 best drills to teach kids how to play basketball are lane dribbling, lane jogs, Around the World, lay-up lines, the Mikan Drill, the 2-on-1…
Want to Have Handles Like Steph Curry? Do His Dribbling Drill
Don’t have a lot of space to work on your ball handling? Well, here’s a solution for you –the Steph Curry Ball Handling Workout: Home Edition. TL;DR: To have handles like Steph Curry, you have to do a warm-up sequence of front dribbles, alternate rhythm dribbles, crossovers, between-the-leg dribbles and between-the-leg to behind-the-back dribbles regularly….
What is Michael Jordan’s Favorite Move? (And It’s Importance)
Curious what Michael Jordan’s favorite basketball move is? Well, let me give you a hint: it’s nothing flashy or explosive. TL;DR: Michael Jordan’s go-to move was the post-fadeaway and it was crucial to his game because it was a reliable signature move that didn’t require a lot of athleticism to do. What is Michael Jordan’s…
The Rip Hamilton Basketball Workout
If you want to get better at moving off-ball, there is no one better to learn from than Richard Hamilton. So give the Rip Hamilton basketball workout a try. Do you guys remember Richard “Rip” Hamilton? He was awesome! He is a one-time NBA champion and three-time All-Star. This may not sound like much for…