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
Coaches often say tennis is played with the feet. Most errors that look like technical problems with the forehand or backhand are really positioning problems: the player arrived late, too close, or off balance. Better footwork makes every stroke easier. Ready position and split step Between shots, stand with feet slightly wider than your shoulders, … Read more
Beginners improve fastest with simple drills that give lots of ball contact and quick success. Long, complicated exercises can wait. The drills below need only a partner, a few balls and some cones or targets. Mini-tennis Both players stand on the service lines and rally gently inside the service boxes. Mini-tennis teaches control, footwork and … Read more
