How To: Practice defense slide basketball drills
Learn how to demonstrate a defense slide drill to your players and improve their skills on the basketball court. Great conditioning drill.
Learn how to demonstrate a defense slide drill to your players and improve their skills on the basketball court. Great conditioning drill.
Run-in-place is another great defense drill geared at conditioning your players and increasing their overall skill on the basketball court.
Learn how to shoot the basketball using the "L position" and the "T-Ball position". These techniques are fundamental for making three point shots and free throws. Great drills for inexperienced or junior players.
Learn how to use the Catch & Shoot technique to save time when shooting a three point shot in basketball.
Learn how to aim and shoot straight and improve your basketball skills on the court.
Learn how to help your team improve their dribbling skills on the basketball court with the help of this dribble drill.
Learn how to use this great crossover dribble drill in order to improve your players' skills and movement on the basketball court.
Learn how to employ a 3 point bounce moving dribble exercise for your basketball team in order to improve your players' control of the ball under pressure.
This video shows you how to use a great faking technique for a Fast Break situation - the jab dribble, step back and shoot basketball drill.
The 4 versus 4 running the floor drill is a great running exercise for the whole basketball team using the whole court. This video gives you a full breakdown of the play and at the end gives tips on what scouts look for in players.
Learn how to warm up for basketball practice by lunging sideways (lateral lunges).
Learn how to demonstrate a v-shot pivot and its movements to your team and improve their overall basketball skills.
Learn how to demonstrate proper pivoting to your basketball team with the help of this jump shot drill.
Learn how to improve your point guard skills on the basketball court with the help of this pressure sprint dribble drill.
Learn how to teach your players the jab step and improve their basketball and dribbling skills.
Learn how to trick your defender to leave you open for a shot using this step away and pivot basketball move.
Learn how to make a right sky hook shot correctly. The sky hook shot is a version of the hook shot where the basketball is released from above the level of the rim.
Shoot the basketball like a pro using the correct moves. This video shows you how.
Learn how to practice rebounds and low post play with this great 2 on 2 basketball drill. For this drill you want to use guards, and teach them to crash from the outside.
Learn how to warm up for basketball with the knee hug stretching exercise for the legs and lower back.
Remember Michael Jordan? He may not be in the news as much today, but he's still one of the greatest basketball players that ever existed — nobody can doubt that. Professional basketball just isn't the same without MJ, but if you'd like to see him in action again, all you have to do is prime your pencil and pick out your paper and DRAW!
In this tutorial, we learn how to get your shot off quicker. Make sure you use your feet to establish a good stance and so you are ready to shoot the basketball before it ever arrives. Also, understand that flipping the shot will take too much time and ruin your shot. If the ball is dropped from a high position then brought up for release, this will take too much time. To avoid this, catch the ball and move in an "up" rhythm. This will make the shot go out quicker so you have more time to get...
Train your pet rat to shoot hoops! This rat training instructional video demonstrates the steps you need to teach your pet rat this fun trick. All you need is a "basketball hoop", rat treats, a ping pong ball and an inquisitive pet rat.
In this video, we learn how to perform a shot fake in basketball with Chase. There are three keys to a good shot fake. First, make sure you are on balance and nice and stable. Be in a good dent athletic position, but don't come out and up from your position. Then, you will need to make sure your eyes are to the rim. This will sell the shot and get the defender to buy it, making the defensive player lose focus and position. Last, you want to make sure you keep it tight when you are playing. Th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create space to score in basketball. In order to create space, you will need to understand the role of the defensive player. Put yourself in their shoes thinking about what they are trying to do as you're playing. As an offensive player, you want to keep them more than an arm's length away from you by closing the gap between you. This will cause the defender to change their stance in order to stand in front of you. After this, you will be able to run around t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to release point in basketball with Tom. If you hesitate or hang, you will lose power in your legs and your ball will go short and flat. When you reach the top of your jump you will want to release your ball to get the most height out of it. When shooting the jump shot, pay attention to what it feels like when you are going to shoot. You want to feel powered up not effortless or underpowered when you are shooting. Time your release and make sure you have a high ...
Worried about messing up your power dribble in your next basketball game? This 5-minute MetaCafe how-to video features an expert coach telling you everything you need to know about commanding the key. It covers proper crossover and pivoting techniques, and shot options, including the hook. It emphasizes common mistakes that could lose you the point, like whether to look down at the ball, how to work your way towards the hoop, and whether or not the power dribble is the right move for a given ...
Michael Jordan explains how to do the crossover. This basketball move is done when you are dribbling. It is meant to change direction.
First of all you need to know that if you are a right handed person then the rotation of the basket ball must go to the left. Now hold the basketball in your right hand and place your left palm over it. Now give a very strong spin using your right hand to the basketball. You have to make sure that you get a good first spin on it to get a good rotation going.
L.A. Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant shares some tips with TIME Magazine's Sean Gregory on how he puts his best foot forward everytime he steps onto the court. Areas gone over in this video include: The proper grip & shooting form, attack the foot & sell the fake, the pull-up jumpshot, the art of the foul shot, playing to the opponent's weaknesses, getting in character, and stretching.
This is an NBA Fundamentals video with Richard Hamilton teaching "Moving Without the Ball" techniques.
This is great for coaches or players who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of rebounding in basketball. Coach Kirby Schepp makes it easy for even beginners who are just learning this great sport. He explains it, his players demonstrate it, and a drill is shown so you can practice it on your own.
The slip n slide move is used in street ball to get around an opponent. 'The President' shows off his moves with the basketball.
Ren Stern and Jason Williams demonstrate how to pass the basketball behind the back. When you are facing a defender and cannot pass the ball, you can try to pass the ball behind your back.
Michael Weisner, 2D illustrator and animator will take you through the easy process of drawing a basketball shoe. All you will need is some paper, a pencil, and a marker. Follow along with Michael in this easy to make drawing that will increase your artistic abilities. In a matter of minutes you will be left with your own creation of a basketball shoe that you can later incorporate into other drawings. You will gain artistic knowledge and learn from a professional animator.
Whether you want to prove that you would be an awesome GM, or you’re just in it for the money, here’s how to improve your odds of winning a fantasy basketball league.
Just in time for a new season of professional basketball, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has released a new app for iPhones and iPads built on ARKit that turns your driveway into a basketball court.
This video will teach you everything you need to know about dribbling the ball. From between the legs dribbling to behind the back dribbling to spin dribbling, these skills will dramatically improve your game.
This DVD was created to assist in focusing the spirit and intent of the rules as well as an aid to the training of all involved in FIBA basketball including: coaches, players and referees. In this video learn how to officiate when a technical foul is committed.
Learn the responsibilities that the center has to take on during a rebound play in a basketball game. Great video for coaches and center position players alike.