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…
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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…
American 21: How to Play the Timeless Basketball Game
American 21 is a fun basketball game that teaches many important, fundamental basketball skills. This article shows you how to play it. It was a regular day in 1996 and my friends and I were extremely bored. School had just ended and we didn’t know what to do. So, one of my friends suggested that…
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…
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 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,…
How to Use Deliberate Practice for Basketball (And Improve Faster)
You should try deliberate practice for basketball if the regular way of training isn’t helping you improve quickly enough. In the 1960s and 1970s, Bill Bradley -whom you probably have never heard of- was one the best players in college and in the NBA. He won two championship titles with the New York Knicks (in…
How To Be A Versatile Basketball Player (And Own Both Ends)
Do you want to be able to do more on the court? Well, the best way to do this is to train and become a versatile basketball player. Here are a few things you can do to improve your skills for both ends of the court. I don’t know what it is about players who…