Are your handles weak? Is it because you can only dribble with one hand? Lucky you, here’s how to improve off-hand dribbling in basketball. When I was a kid, first playing basketball, all I could do was dribble with my right hand. It didn’t matter which side of the court I was on (right, left)…
Do you tense up when shooting contested shots? If so, it’s because you’re uncomfortable taking challenged shots. Here’s how to fix it… Shooting contested shots is scary. It really is. And the reason why it’s nerve-racking is that it’s embarrassing to get blocked (and also because someone’s charging at you). But this is all psychological….
The bank shot is a fun as well as useful and effective shot. Here’s how to shoot a bank shot like one of the greats, Tim Duncan. In college, I often played basketball with this guy who I called “Mini Duncan.” I didn’t call him this because he looked like Tim Duncan or because he…
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…
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….
Looking for a basketball move to create space, one that doesn’t require a lot of quickness? Give Paul Pierce’s old man game step-back a try. I was on YouTube one day and a video with the title “How to defend the step-back” was suggested to me. In it, Scottie Pippen and Paul Pierce talked about…
Looking for some basketball games to play by yourself? Look no further, here are the top 3 solo basketball games that will improve your conditioning. TL;DR: 3 of the best basketball games to work on your cardio are Bump, 21 and Pressure. Let’s keep it real –you don’t have any friends… Okay, I’m just kidding….
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…
Do you remember when the NBA All-Star Challenge had 2Ball? It was exciting to watch. But it’s way more fun to play. So, here’s a guide on how to play 2Ball. Back in the late 90s and early 2000s, 2Ball was one the most exciting competitions at the NBA All-Star Saturday Night. 2Ball was a…
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…
