You do not need a full court or a team to improve. A hoop in the driveway, or even just a ball and a wall, is enough for most of the skills that matter. With one friend, you can add competition and passing. Alone, with a hoop Alone, without a hoop Ball-handling needs only a … Read more
Footwork is the least glamorous skill in basketball and one of the most decisive. It determines whether you can get open, stay in front of your player, finish around the rim and avoid traveling calls. Jump stops and pivots A jump stop is landing on both feet at the same time after receiving the ball … Read more
A good ball-handler can get anywhere on the court without looking down and without losing the ball under pressure. That comes from a few fundamentals and a lot of short, daily repetitions. The fundamentals Stationary drills Ten minutes a day makes a real difference: Moving drills Dribble the length of the court using a different … Read more
When an opponent approaches the net, you have a choice: pass them, lob them, or hit at their feet. A good passing shot is less about hitting as hard as possible and more about direction, height and patience. Read the approach Watch where the approach shot lands and how your opponent moves. A deep approach … Read more
