Choosing the Right AAU Basketball Travel Team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 4 Tips to Increase your Basketball Exposure by Choosing the Right AAU Team [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="8766" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Let’s face it, local high school basketball is pure mediocrity, even if you are on Varsity. The competition is light-years away from being remotely close to the collegiate level, unless you play for a premier high school basketball program where your opponents can rarely keep up. Players at the high school level are NOT putting the necessary time in to skill development or competing at a level that is synonymous to college basketball.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have seen it! I coach a lot of AAU basketball and a lot of players think going in to the gym shooting a few shots, making a couple of moves, and then playing one-on-one for the rest of the day is skill development. First, you need an experienced coach or mentor to get you in the gym and work you out hard. If you don't feel like throwing up, if you are not dripping sweat, and you are not dying for a water break, then you are not working harder than the next player who wants to be drafted to the NBA. Because of the huge gap between college-bound athletes and normal varsity basketball players, college coaches are not attending high school games like they used to. Everything has been funneled through the AAU Travel Ball Circuit and without choosing or being selected to play with the right AAU team, the chances of you reaching your goals becomes that much harder. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] #1 Travel Basketball History Travel ball, also known as AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Basketball, has been around for many years and every modern day great player you can think of has been a part of it; that includes: Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Steph Curry, Demar Derozen and Carmelo Anthony to…
How to Be a Leader in Basketball
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Point Guard Tips: Be a Leader and Coach on the Court [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="9333" img_size="630x420" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving, left, talks with head coach Tyronn Lue in the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text] The starting Point Guard at the youth, high school and college level of basketball has the most important role on the team. On average the PG is the smallest player, but what he lacks in height he makes up with a high basketball IQ, superb skill set and the ability to lead. We can always cover skill development and give you endless amounts of drills and tips to improve your game, but today we are covering something different. We are diving into an aspect of the game that is often overlooked because it doesn’t make the highlight reel and it can’t be counted in the statistic column after a win. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/12"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This quality is leadership! If done correctly you should be an extension of the coach on the floor, but in order to do so you must follow a few key strategies so you can start leading your team to victory. Here are 3 tips for point guards on how to be an effective leader and coach on the court! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] #1 Gaining the Respect of Your Teammates If you don’t remember anything else remember this, nothing means more than the guys on your team. These are not only your peers but they are your brothers, your family and your backup when you step into battle. You have to be willing as a Point Guard to do whatever it takes for your teammates on and off the court. If that means picking them up and…
Basketball Plyometric Workout for Nasty Hops
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="9305" img_size="630x354" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Written By: Lamar Hull @ Google+ Plyometric Box Workouts For Basketball Do you want some nasty hops so you can dunk? Well, let me show you how if you put a little bit of effort and follow this simple week by week plyometric basketball box workout. First, let's discuss the benefits of plyometrics! Many basketball coaches, trainers, and players know the importance of plyometric workouts, as these exercises help improve lower body strength in a bid to help athletes jump higher. Plyometrics mainly involves stretching muscles quickly and then contracting them just as fast to generate power. When this is done correctly, it can improve your vertical jump exponentially, on-court speed, strength and ability to decelerate if necessary. Nevertheless, plyometric training for basketball should only be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual basketball player. This is a workout that I used to do, so it may not necessarily fit your needs, but has some of the basic routines that will help increase your vertical. In addition, always seek help from certified plyometric experts or trainers before embarking on these types of exercises for obvious health reasons. I'm 5'9" and I give plyometric training credit for my ability to hang on the rim with 2 hands off one leap and eventually dunk a basketball. Here is a entry level plyometric workout routine for basketball players to develop nasty hops on the court![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The First 2 Weeks Start by doing ankle jumps using both legs to reduce stiffness. This will help you gain fast ankle action and ground grip. Then slowly advance to single-leg off-shoots after developing sufficient clout and coordination. Perform ankle jumps for 2 weeks: Both legs - 30 reps, 5 days (work on quickness) *You obviously can add more reps to push yourself At this stage, progress slowly to…
Stephen Curry Pete Maravich Infographic
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Stephen Curry Compared to Pistol Pete Maravich Written By: Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is no doubt that Stephen Curry is a NBA Legend in the Making. He is already considered one of the top 5 NBA point guards ever and will eventually be considered one of the best NBA players as he continues to break records and change the way the game is played! How does Pistol Pete Maravich tie into all of this, Pete Maravich is a basketball legend and played the game well before his time. He set a collegiate scoring record that will most likely never be surpassed. He averaged 44 points per game one season without the 3-point line. His crafty ball-handling and passing ability was also exceptional. Very much like Stephen Curry! Both of these guys understand the game at a high level and can/could outplay the best of them. Pistol Pete is the basketball player I tried to model my game after, with Curry dominating the NBA, I wanted to compare the two.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Check out the Stephen Curry and Pete Maravich Comparison infographic. As a bonus, I had to add a Jordan vs. Curry comparison. Please share on your website or social media page! Enjoy! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][ymlp id=1][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Advanced Basketball Analytics Formulas to Help You Win
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Can Basketball Analytics Help You Win? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/12"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="11/12"][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTNFJTIwYWxlcnQlMjglMjJFbnRlciUyMHlvdXIlMjBqcyUyMGhlcmUlMjElMjIlMjAlMjklM0IlMjAlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U=[/vc_raw_js][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]There has been a lot of controversy around basketball analytics and as a coach, if you can adjust your team's play based on basketball statistics, could make a difference in the outcome of your team's performance. It is interesting when the same people, such as; Charles Barkley declare basketball analytics crap when he uses the same data to make the necessary statements to back up his claims about the game.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Charles Barkley statement about Basketball Analytics: "Analytics don't work at all. It's just some crap that people who were really smart made up to try to get in the game because they had no talent. Because they had no talent to be able to play, so smart guys wanted to fit in, so they made up a term called analytics. Analytics don't work. What analytics did the Miami Heat have? What analytics did the Chicago Bulls have? What analytics do the Spurs have? They have the best players, coaching staffs who make players better. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="9326" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Like I say, the Rockets sucked for a long time. So, they went out and paid James Harden a lot of money. Then they went out and got Dwight Howard, they got better. They had Chandler Parsons, this year they got Ariza. The NBA is about talent. All these guys who run these organizations who talk about analytics, they have one thing in common: They're a bunch of guys who ain't never played the game, they never got the girls in high school, and they just want to get in the game." Mark Cuban's statement about Basketball Analytics: "We started using advanced plus/minus to help us, and it started to help us quite a bit," Cuban said in the interview. "It eventually helped us come…
Charlotte AAU Basketball
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Top AAU Basketball Teams in Charlotte NC Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Introducing the plucky, Top 12 AAU basketball teams in Charlotte, North Carolina! Some of these AAU basketball teams and organizations have been around Charlotte for quite some time and on the contrary, a few are new. AAU is right around the corner, so I thought I would make it easier for your AAU team seekers here in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. The Amateur Athletic Union was formed in 1888 and has become a foundation for organized, non-profit youth basketball. It has facilitated and encouraged a love of basketball among young men (and women from the 1970s) through friendly competition and a sense of belonging to a team. Throughout the years, AAU as a whole and it’s branch of AAU basketball teams all across the country, has experienced the highs of championship play and the lows of a ton of criticism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2015, NBA star Kobe Bryant deeply criticized the AAU youth basketball program for not understanding the fundamentals of the game and treating young basketball players like cash-cows, despite its non-profit status. Sports teams create an environment for absolute stardom, success, and life skills that can help a young person succeed in life. In Charlotte, North Carolina, there are 12 AAU basketball teams and organizations that aspire to grow young athletes of today in to great people of tomorrow through a sense of trust, teamwork, education, and a feel for family. Don't get me wrong, AAU in general isn't perfect. I actually wrote two articles about AAU basketball; Pros and cons of AAU and should your child play AAU or YBOA. You should check these articles out before reading further if you are serious about letting your child play AAU basketball. It will broaden your perspective on your…
How to Standout as a Small Basketball Player
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Heart Over Height: Why Small Stature Shouldn't Limit Your Basketball Potential Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="9374" img_size="630x354" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="first-p" width="7/12"][vc_column_text]It is certainly no secret that in the game of basketball, height is seen as a primary factor in determining a player's talent level. The odds of becoming a NBA player favors a taller player versus a shorter one. I know from personal experience because I grew to be 5'9". This is a game in which 7-foot-tall players electrify the crowds with sensational blocks and dunks that every young player wishes to someday emulate.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="5/12"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Even in some high schools, you'd be hard pressed to find a starter under 6 feet, 5 inches tall and that includes both guard positions. Even most coaches pray for size on the court, in order to give their team a significant rebounding advantage and mismatches in the post that go in their favor. Despite all of these notions in favor of height, the fact is that short players absolutely have the opportunity to play basketball at the highest levels. Short players definitely have to be sensational to standout over a very talented 6'6" above the rim type player. I loved being short because I was always much quicker and faster than everyone else, but I would be lying if I said I didn't want to be taller. Since God didn't bless me with the height, I used what I had to make it to the collegiate and professional levels. For any short, aspiring NBA player, Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues is a name that certainly rings a bell. The 5-foot, 3-inch tall point guard overcame his unusually short stature to become a fantastic NBA player. 5-foot, 5-inch tall combo guard Earl Boykin overcame his stature to become a well-respected NBA starter throughout his…
How to Build Team Chemistry in Basketball
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Quick Guide on Building Team Chemistry in Basketball Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="align-left-p" width="7/12"][vc_column_text]As a basketball coach, maintaining basketball team chemistry is more crucial than the X's and O's of your team's success throughout the season. Considering the fact that seasons are long and each player will at some point experience their own ups and downs, ensuring that the team plays as a single unit will play an instrumental role in the team's success [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="5/12"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Individual players tend to get frustrated when they miss consecutive shots or their playing time is limited. It's during such times that players need to see the bigger picture of team success rather than individual needs. Therefore, team chemistry should be considered a higher priority over individual goals for the team to experience long-term satisfaction. Let's talk about the benefits of team chemistry, this disadvantages of not having team chemistry, and how to build basketball team chemistry on and off the court. Benefits of Building Basketball Team Chemistry #1 It Maximizes Player Talents and Team Productivity: Great team chemistry in basketball enables players to play at a higher level within the team's system regardless of their individual skills. Think about the San Antonio Spurs. They have an aging team, but somehow they are always good ever year with the same players. Leonard is developing in to a superstar, but isn't quite there yet. With that said, they have to lean on their team chemistry to defeat those teams who have mega-superstars. Popovich has a great recipe for success in regards to team chemistry. I would say the Spurs have the best team chemistry in the NBA, but the new look Warriors are right there with them.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Team chemistry builds individual and team confidence and makes the players willing to work extra hard for each other, such as; sacrificing their body…
Top 6 Basketball Team Building Ideas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Basketball Team Building Activities Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="align-left-p" width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Team sports, particularly basketball, needs its team members to operate as one unit in order to be in a position to maximize the team's effort and be able to win games. Coaches if you need team building activity ideas as well as ideas on how to coach your team the right way, check out the coach's basketball classroom. On offense, a team should move the basketball with precision, and on defense players should believe in their teammates to play help defense. This is where basketball team building activities help to create this type of team unity. Building a strong basketball team on the court is not always easy. However, as a coach, if you can mold the players into a strong team, success will definitely follow.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Also, good team chemistry is important to success in all sports, but is very important to the game of basketball. Basketball is a game that requires quick passes, screens, movement, spacing, and more. If players are not on the same page, the team will struggle to score, defend, and close games. Basketball teams and players should be able to communicate well with each other to avoid breakdowns on the court. Most coaches don't teach this, but good team chemistry can easily be improved in the off-season.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_single_image image="9388" img_size="630x354" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not only through team workouts, but events where the team can get to know each other off the court, builds long-lasting relationships, and trust amongst the players. Coach Mckillop calls this TCC, which stands for "Trust, Commitment, and Care".[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_single_image image="9389" img_size="630x354" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]We embraced this as a team and this made our support for each other much better because we cared for the next player, whether he was a starter or a bench player. If…
How to Treat a Jammed Finger from Basketball
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tips on How to Treat a basketball Jammed Finger Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="align-left-p" width="7/12"][vc_column_text]Have you ever jammed your finger playing basketball? Of course you have, this is a very common injury! A lot of people will tell you to suck it up, but this nagging injury can affect how you play basketball if not treated properly. You would rather play tape free than having tape on your shooting fingers. This will make you tougher, but isn't ideal for any basketball player long-term![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="5/12"][vc_empty_space][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyJTJGJTJGcGFnZWFkMi5nb29nbGVzeW5kaWNhdGlvbi5jb20lMkZwYWdlYWQlMkZqcyUyRmFkc2J5Z29vZ2xlLmpzJTIyJTIwYXN5bmMlM0QlMjIlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlM0MlMjEtLSUyMEJhc2tldGJhbGwlMjBKYW1tZWQlMjBGaW5nZXIlMjAtLSUzRSUyMCUzQ2lucyUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyYWRzYnlnb29nbGUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmRpc3BsYXklM0ElMjBpbmxpbmUtYmxvY2slM0IlMjB3aWR0aCUzQSUyMDI1MHB4JTNCJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNBJTIwMjUwcHglM0IlMjIlMjBkYXRhLWFkLWNsaWVudCUzRCUyMmNhLXB1Yi03MTg3NTgxMDg3NTc1NTM5JTIyJTIwZGF0YS1hZC1zbG90JTNEJTIyNDYwOTI5MzIwMCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlucyUzRSUzQ3NjcmlwdCUzRSUyRiUyRiUyMCUzQyUyMCUyMSU1QkNEQVRBJTVCJTBBJTJGJTJGJTIwJTNDJTIwJTIxJTVCQ0RBVEElNUIlMEElMkYlMkYlMjAlM0MlMjAlMjElNUJDREFUQSU1QiUwQSUyRiUyRiUyMCUzQyUyMCUyMSU1QkNEQVRBJTVCJTBBJTJGJTJGJTIwJTNDJTIwJTIxJTVCQ0RBVEElNUIlMEElMkYlMkYlMjAlM0MlMjAlMjElNUJDREFUQSU1QiUwQSUyOGFkc2J5Z29vZ2xlJTIwJTNEJTIwd2luZG93LmFkc2J5Z29vZ2xlJTIwJTdDJTdDJTIwJTVCJTVEJTI5LnB1c2glMjglN0IlN0QlMjklM0IlMEElMkYlMkYlMjAlNUQlNUQlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U=[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_id="space-block"]A jammed finger is an injury that is caused when the finger is hyper-extended or bent backwards at the joint. How do I know this? Because I have had plenty of jammed fingers during my long basketball career and did some research. This type of injury is common among basketball players and other athletes who use their hands extensively during competition. Despite the amount of pain felt when you get a jammed finger, this type of injury is not usually serious and can be treated in a matter of days with the correct treatment.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1509352853765{padding-top: 10px !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="9391" img_size="630x354" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Typical basketball finger injuries occur when catching a pass and the basketball pops the top of your finger. Another way is, jumping for a rebound and your finger smashing in to the bottom or side of the basketball. Here are some tips on how to treat and care for a jammed finger from playing basketball.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Apply an Icepack to the Joint Most of the pain felt in a jammed finger is usually due to the pressure caused by the increased blood flow to the injured joint. That's why you feel that throbbing and warm sensation. Applying ice or anything with a cooling effect to this area will help constrict the local blood…