I want you to play basketball. Why? Well, the following blog post shares three reasons why you should start playing as soon as possible. I was surfing around the internet the other day and came across this clip of Bernie Sanders shooting some hoops. If you don’t know, Sanders is 78 years old in this…
Category: Basketball Fundamentals
How to Shoot a Basketball like Reggie Miller
Want to shoot a basketball like Reggie Miller? Here’s how he practices. His team was down 6 in enemy territory. There were less than 19 seconds left in a crucial playoff game and he was the only one who can lead his team to victory. Fighting to get open to receive an inbound pass, he…
The Mikan Drill – The Best Drill to Quickly Improve Layups
The Mikan Drill is one of the best basketball drills to do to practice close shots and layups. It was created by George Mikan and Ray Meyer. I hadn’t touched a basketball in a couple of weeks but I was asked to sub for my friend’s rec league team. I’ve played in this league before…
The 4 Best Basketball Defensive Drills To Improve D Fast
Do you want to become a better defender in basketball? Here are some games and drills you should try to improve your defense. When it comes to defence in basketball, it’s mainly about hustle and reading your opponent’s body movement. You want to be able to kind of predict which direction they are going towards…
Top 4 Basketball Games for Better Ball Handling and Footwork
Ball handling and footwork are two very important aspects of basketball. You need to know how to dribble the ball and how to evade defenders. If you don’t, you’ll have a hard time getting open looks or making an impact on the game. So in the following article, I share games and drills that can…
The 3 Best Basketball Shooting Games for Shot Improvement
If you’re looking for ways to improve your shooting mechanics, one of the most fun (and best) ways is to play schoolyard games. So, here are the best basketball shooting games for shot improvement. TL;DR: The 3 best shooting games to improve your shot are Around the World, Basketball Zones and King of the Court….
The Steve Nash Basketball Workout
The Steve Nash Basketball Workout is one of the best shooting workouts you can do to practice a variety of shots. Steve Nash is one of the most durable basketball players. Not only did he play in the NBA until his late 30s, but after he retired, he started to play in soccer leagues and…
How to Play Old Man Game Basketball (Even If You’re Not Old)
Want to switch up your style and play more of a fundamental basketball game? Here are some drills that will teach you how to play the old man game in basketball. To play the old man game in basketball, you need to be an efficient basketball player. You have to be efficient and effective on…