Attack the Basket off the Dribble
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Attack the Basket off the dribble Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1508762684487{padding-left: 12% !important;}"]Last week we looked at attacking the basket off the pass. This week we are going to focus on how to attack the basket off the dribble. Attacking the basket off the dribble is the most common way for any player to get to the basket. Having handles and being able to control the basketball is a sure way for you to be able to get to the basket. I asked this question last week, again, most good players learn how to shoot, but do you spend time on your ball-handling?[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I sat in a room with Coach Calipari from Kentucky and listened to him talk to my basketball team on what he looks for in potential high school recruits. The first thing he said was, he looks for players that can handle the basketball very well. At the collegiate level, basketball programs run several different defensive schemes, such as; zones, man-to-man pressure, traps, and full and half-court press. That's why college coaches look for all-around good players, but more specifically for players who can handle the basketball. You can't win games with too many turnovers, especially from not being able to handle the basketball.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attacking the basket off the dribble should be done aggressively and purposefully with technique, skill, creativity, and fundamentals. The techniques listed below are not just useful in beating defenders off the dribble, but can also help one become better at handling the ball. These moves can either be used in combination or as standalone to attack the rack. You can work on a lot of these moves during your workout time and then apply them in live action! Don't rest between drills, keep pushing yourself! These are smaller reps...[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]…
How to Attack the Basket
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn How to Attack the Basket off the pass Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="9393" img_size="630x354" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="align-left-p" width="7/12"][vc_column_text] Attacking the basket off the pass can be a sure way to keep your defender on his or her heels! Being 5'9'' and always playing amongst the trees, I had to perfect my quickness and footwork so that I could attack the basket against the best of them! Most good players learn how to shoot, but do they learn how to attack the basket and finish in traffic? [/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]If you are working on your game in the gym, you know how important basketball drills are! Attacking the basket should be included in your basketball workout. This article will teach you how to attack the basket off the pass, so that you can blow by your defender and finish at the rim with authority. Attacking the Basket off the Catch #1 When you receive a pass, square up to see what options you have and how your opponent is playing you. You don't have to start dribbling right away. You dictate the game! This will keep the defender off-balance because he or she will not know your next move. If the defender closes the gap between you and him or her, use your triple threat skills to create space. You could then use the jab step to push the defender back to prepare for your next move, which is attacking the basket. #2 If your defender is playing you to one side, thinking you can't dribble with your left hand (let's say you are right handed), their left foot would be positioned higher to force you to the left. You could fake to the left and then attack that left foot that is positioned higher. When you attack that left foot, swing the ball…
Stephen Curry makes 77 3 pointers in a Row
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Curry's 77 threes Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="align-left-p" width="7/12"][vc_column_text]I know that Stephen Curry's 77 3 pointers is an old topic, but he will never be forgotten for what he did in practice and what he continues to do on the court. I was inspired yesterday by Eric Thomas, "The Hip Hop Preacher" and thought I should share my thoughts... We all heard about how Stephen Curry made 77 3s in a row during practice. If you didn't check out the video below! He finished shooting 94% from 3, making 94 out of 100. [/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]Now, that's AMAZING! These are not free throws or lay-ups either. The skinny kid from Charlotte, NC became a phenom at Davidson College, and is now dominating the NBA with sheer GREATNESS and is practically unguardable! Most people will ask, how is he doing it? [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0aYA0eVyR-4" el_width="50" align="center" title="Video of Stephen Curry Making 77 3s in a Row"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Like all the people who become great at something, isn't by luck, it takes A LOT of hard work and consistent practice! What Stephen did takes focus, sheer determination, hard work and excellence. These characteristics make up attributes that can achieve greatness if done long enough and the right way. It is difficult to imagine that anyone could make 77 3 pointers in a row. Well, we now know it is possible because Steph did it like clockwork. Can you achieve this type of greatness in whatever you desire? The answer is YES! Success is something that most of us desire to achieve in various areas of our life whether it is in education, career, family, business, etc. With this comes the responsibility of hard work, persistence, and discipline. The implication here is that success and progress in life does not come without having to work hard…
99 Ways to Earn a Basketball Scholarship
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn How to Get a Basketball Scholarship Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="align-left-p" width="7/12"][vc_column_text]Getting a basketball scholarship is certainly easier said than done. The intense competition at every level combined with limited scholarship opportunities means that even good players sometimes get left behind. To help you maximize your chances embrace this list of 99 ways to earn a basketball scholarship. It won't be easy but is definitely attainable with hard-work and the right guidance. This list by no means will guarantee you a basketball scholarship, but will definitely give you the right mind frame to go after it and earn it![/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] Let's go... First and foremost, have your academics in order! Be an "A" student. Work harder than everyone else and spend as much time on a daily basis improving your basketball skills Create a list of targeted colleges you want to attend. Do not wait till your senior year to be noticed as other players will have those scholarships. Go to all of the schools' website that you are interested in to collect all the men's basketball contact information and understand what the sports program is about. Create a list of coaches' email addresses and phone numbers. Prepare a detailed document with all your game statistics, accolades, and basketball schedule. See this example! Reach out to the coaches to inform them that you are interested in attending their school and you want to earn a basketball scholarship from their program. Do some research on the college so you can provide other reasons why you are interested. Pick a college that offers great educational programs. The odds of making it to the NBA is tough. The alternative is playing overseas basketball. If you don't do either, there is still a future for you! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_single_image image="9399" img_size="630x354"…
Moving without the Basketball
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Moving without the Basketball to get an Open Shot Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Don't you hate when a coach tells his player to deny you the basketball? Is it your fault that the other team is aware of your basketball talent? Actually, it is and that's a good thing! Keep working hard! I'm going to teach you how to move without the basketball, so when you have a nagging opponent, you know how to get open and do your thing on the court.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Basketball is considered a game of movement, spacing, and change of speed. By doing these things effectively on the offensive end, you are able to score against a contested hand. There are opportunities to get wide open shots while moving without the basketball. Using screens and making the proper cuts can help you get open and get the ball.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text] How to Get Open Shots using Screens In order to get open shots you will have to use various types of screens and cuts. You will need to use cuts and screens on the offensive end while moving without the basketball. Once you truly perfect how to use screens and cuts, you will be able to get open shots! Here are a four tips to help you score more points by moving without the basketball! The first tip you need to know is, before using a screen you should set your man up. What do I mean setting your man up?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/12"][vc_empty_space height="90px"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]By understanding your purpose on the court and having a high basketball IQ, you should know when an offensive screen is coming. In this case, you want to make your defender think you are going one direction and then you set him up for the screen by changing direction and taking the screen. The next step…
7 Ways To Prepare For Basketball Tryouts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 7 Basketball Tryout Tips Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="align-left-p" width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_single_image image="9423" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]Do you want to tryout for your basketball team this year? There is so much talent around you, do you have what it takes? These are some of the same nerve racking questions that raced through my brain back in my younger days, but guess what? You don't have to be nervous any more! Why?...[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyJTJGJTJGcGFnZWFkMi5nb29nbGVzeW5kaWNhdGlvbi5jb20lMkZwYWdlYWQlMkZqcyUyRmFkc2J5Z29vZ2xlLmpzJTIyJTIwYXN5bmMlM0QlMjIlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlM0MlMjEtLSUyMHRyeW91dHMlMjAtLSUzRSUyMCUzQ2lucyUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyYWRzYnlnb29nbGUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmRpc3BsYXklM0ElMjBpbmxpbmUtYmxvY2slM0IlMjB3aWR0aCUzQSUyMDI1MHB4JTNCJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNBJTIwMjUwcHglM0IlMjIlMjBkYXRhLWFkLWNsaWVudCUzRCUyMmNhLXB1Yi03MTg3NTgxMDg3NTc1NTM5JTIyJTIwZGF0YS1hZC1zbG90JTNEJTIyMjA3MzY2NjgwNCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlucyUzRSUzQ3NjcmlwdCUzRSUyRiUyRiUyMCUzQyUyMCUyMSU1QkNEQVRBJTVCJTBBJTJGJTJGJTIwJTNDJTIwJTIxJTVCQ0RBVEElNUIlMEElMkYlMkYlMjAlM0MlMjAlMjElNUJDREFUQSU1QiUwQSUyRiUyRiUyMCUzQyUyMCUyMSU1QkNEQVRBJTVCJTBBJTI4YWRzYnlnb29nbGUlMjAlM0QlMjB3aW5kb3cuYWRzYnlnb29nbGUlMjAlN0MlN0MlMjAlNUIlNUQlMjkucHVzaCUyOCU3QiU3RCUyOSUzQiUwQSUyRiUyRiUyMCU1RCU1RCUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ==[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Here are 7 basketball tryout tips that will help you impress your coaches and give you a better chance to make the team. However, a lot of the work is still up to YOU! Before we get in to the tryout tips, the first thing you want to do is make sure you aren't trying out for the basketball team just because your friends are, peer pressure, or a parent wishes you were more athletic. Having a genuine passion for basketball helps you know your purpose for what you are trying to accomplish. Your passion will validate your hard work and the effort you show in every drill during tryouts. You want to impress the coach who is also watching several other players competing for limited slots. Now you just need to know how to prepare for your basketball tryouts in a way that'll help you make the team, so here you go! #1 Be Confident [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most successful basketball players have a certain swagger, but true confidence comes from knowing you're good in a way that you can knock down those shots without looking like you're showing off. Basically, you should be the one who makes it look easy – like nailing a couple of dozen free throws in a row is nothing special. We all know confidence comes from hard work and many hours spent working on your game! I used to…
Offseason Basketball Workout Guide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="align-left-p" width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Do you have a plan for your offseason basketball workout? If you are truly a basketball player and you are the type to spend a ton of hours on your game, but do NOT have an offseason workout routine then you are missing out on an AMAZING opportunity to take your game to the next level! During the offseason, you have a small window of time to improve on the important things that will enhance your performance on the court. Well look no further, I have created a offseason basketball workout guide to provide you with the direction that you need to maximize your summer workout![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_empty_space][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Here are the top 10 things to know for your offseason workout! 1. You should be playing a lot of basketball, AAU, pick-up games, very competitive games... During the offseason, as a basketball player you should engage in a number of activities to prepare for your next season. One of these is playing basketball as often as possible. Playing a ton of basketball will help you validate if the time spent working out is paying off. This was super important for me as I utilized the specific skills that I needed to work on against my defender in an actual game.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While playing pick up basketball, make sure you continue to focus A LOT of your attention on developing your skills. For example, if you know you need to shoot a higher percentage, take the time to improve your shooting ability and then focus on those fundamentals during a game. Besides just playing pick-up games, 1-on-1, and AAU, here is a list of competitive basketball games you should play during the offseason. 21 King of the Hill Cut Throat ...Don't stop here, continue to add more competitive games to the list! 2. You…
Three Cone Basketball Drill
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="9432" img_size="630x354" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Offensive Cone Basketball Drill Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js][/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Conclusion: The three cone basketball drill is a great all around basketball drill that will help you improve your defensive speed, quickness, and agility. It also improves your reaction to different offensive attacks. If you push yourself hard in this drill, you'll become every coach's dream! Emphasis: The three cone defensive reaction basketball drill will help you become a better defensive player by learning specific defensive tips against several offensive attacks. Force yourself to play the hardest defense you can in 30 seconds Coaches - if your player isn't giving you 100% effort in this drill make them go again! Anytime the player is under the basket, he/she should be chopping their feet. By chopping their feet this helps them react quicker! The defensive player should be in a defensive stance and stay low in his/her movement It's important to have quick feet so that you can beat the offense to certain spots on the court When taking a charge, fall down and get up as quick as possible When cutting a defender off with the baseline, step on the baseline, so that they can't go around you When closing out, closeout low with a good base and high hand, touch the player before sprinting back under the rim [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="bullet-align" width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Instructions: Setup 3 cones, one outside of each block and one at the top of the key You will need 4 players before you start this drill One player is positioned at the cone at the top of the key, the other at the cone near the block, another at the opposite cone near the block, and then a defensive player under the basket. Each offensive players positioned near the cones need one basketball…
Free Throw Shooting Drill
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Plus Minus Free Throw Shooting Drill Written By Lamar Hull @ Google+ [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="9441" img_size="630x354" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Emphasis: Perform the plus minus free throw shooting drill at the end of practice so that you can put yourself in a pressured situation Performing the shooting drill at the end of practice will ensure that you are tired This will help you put a high level of focus on every free throw attempt This drill will help you shoot free throws at a high percentage especially when they count the most (under pressure) The goal is to earn 10 points at the free throw line For every missed free throw, you earn a negative point (-1) For every free throw that is made, but hits the rim, you don't earn any points For every free throw that is made with a swish, you earn 1 point The goal is to encourage perfection at the free throw line, so that you can increase you free throw shooting ability Keep track of how many shots it takes you to get 10 points This is a shooting drill that you could perform every day to track your improvement when shooting free throws If more players are involved, make this a competition, the least amount of shots to 10 points win! The loser could do X amount of push-ups for losing This free throw shooting drill could take some time if you don't bring your "A" game! Here are some free throw shooting tips that could help you improve in this basketball stat The free throw trainer is also a great basketball training resource to help you improve your free throws Advanced Players: +1 for swishes, -2 for misses, 0 for makes that hit the rim [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text] Instructions: Take a deep breathe before…
How to Become a Defensive Stopper in Basketball
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Become a Lockdown Defensive Basketball Player 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]In this article, I'm going to teach you how to become a defensive stopper in basketball with some simple defensive basketball tips and drills. When I played basketball, I always wanted to use my defense to create offense. As we all know a great offense will win you games but a great defense will win you championships. This is why it is utterly vital for any one player or team to make sure that as much as they work on their ability to get to the rim and shoot, they should equally work on their ability to stop the basketball. As a player, this not only makes you more lethal on the court but definitely gives your coach more reasons on why he or she should play you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="5/12"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]To give you a hint of just how important being a great defender in the game of basketball is, I will give you an analogy of the just concluded NBA season Defender of the year DeAndre Jordan of the Clippers. While he may not have a lot of offensive weapons like his counterpart Blake Griffin, He is still one of the most talented and desirable free agent in the game today. Michael Jordan is considered the best player to ever play the game not only because of his unstoppable offensive skills but also because of his ability to play shut down defense. He not only won MVP of the league 5 times, but he was the defensive player of the year during the 1988 season and was selected 9 times to the first team all-defensive team. Now that you see the importance and benefits of being a good defensive player, here are some defensive tips and drills.…