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Basketball is one of the world’s most popular team sports, combining strategy and teamwork with athleticism and skill. The game is fast-paced, intense, and full of spectacular plays. Add in the superior athleticism of its stars, and you’ve got an exciting spectator event ahead.

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Basketball Drills to Do At Home
June 2, 2023
All you need is a basketball and a flat hard surface to work on your game.
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12 At-Home Basketball Workout Plans
June 2, 2023
Extra reps will improve your ballhandling, shooting, scoring, and playmaking.
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Basketball Workouts for High School Players
June 2, 2023
The offseason and summer months are the most important times of the basketball season and critical to the skill development of players who are hoping to play at the college level some day. There is way too much competition out there, and to make it, you must work hard. There are certain things that players must do in […]
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Basketball Domination Comes Only With Practice
June 2, 2023
The more you practice your shot, the better shooter you will become. Practice until you become dominant at the skills that you want to add to your game. What does it mean to be a dominant basketball player? It means being a player who truly leaves an impact on the game. Use this mentality and these […]
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Full-Court Man-To-Man Pressure Defense
June 2, 2023
This steady, relentless pressure over the course of the game will harass and tire the opponent. It will cause the offense to make bad passes and force turnovers that opponents would never make if they were allowed to dribble up the floor uncontested. For our full-court press, we may simply play full-court man-to-man “pressure defense”. […]
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Hustling and Loose Ball Basketball Drills
June 2, 2023
Keep playing until the offense scores or the defense gets the ball. Award one point for getting the loose ball, and another point for the scores. We refer to them as “scrums”… diving on loose balls. Securing a few loose balls (for a few extra possessions) can make all the difference in a close game […]
Rebounding Box-Out Drills
June 2, 2023
If the offensive player gets the rebound, the defender has to do five push-ups. They get the message soon about the importance of boxing out. This drill stresses boxing out and rebounding, as well as low post offensive power moves. This is a good drill for your inside post players. Have three players under the […]
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Basketball Offense – Attacking the 2-3 Zone Defense
June 2, 2023
The 2-3 (or 2-1-2) zone defense is the most commonly used zone defense, designed to stop the inside game. The 2-1-2 zone is the same as the 2-3, except that the middle low defender is positioned a little higher in the paint, so the terms can be used interchangeably. Good outside shooting can rip this […]
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How Do You Develop Mental Toughness?
June 2, 2023
It’s definitely not easy, but it’s fun each year to try to build a team that has that type of mental capacity. If it is achieved, it can go a long way to success at the end of a season. Sue Phillips, head coach, Archbishop Mitty High School (Calif.): We believe that mental toughness is […]
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Four Tips to Become a Better Rebounder
June 2, 2023
Be careful not to be too quick when playing defense, as there is a fine balance between reacting too soon and too late. Obviously, the team that scores the most points wins, but what a lot of people fail to realize is that rebounds are nearly as important as points. How could rebounds be nearly as important as […]
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