“The best players in the world are totally focused on the present moment – because that is all they can control…Great players don’t worry about a missed shot or a bad call. They don’t get distracted by trying to think about winning and losing. They focus on the here and now. They ‘Play Present.’” [...]
Read More Alan Stein's Thoughts, next play, play present conceptsIn episode 7 we breakdown the 3 types of behind the back dribbles, when to use each one and how to work on them. 2 stationary drills and a moving drill are also included.
Read More basketball dribbling drills, behind the back dribble, how to dribbleThis article was inspired by Jay Bilas’s book, Toughness. I highly recommend it. People often say that only the individual truly determines belief in themselves. Ultimately this is the truth — in the end, when the game is on the line you must have an unwavering confidence to make the right play. However, I’ve come [...]
Read MoreEpisode 6 breaks down the between the legs dribble. Check out the stationary drill for the BEST way to work on this move.
Read More between the legs, dribble move, dribblingIn Episode 5 we breakdown the Inside Out Crossover Dribble and 2 drills to work on the move. This is a great change of pace dribble move
Read More crossover, Dribble, drills, inside outDuane Wilson had two options. The 6-foot-3 point guard could have coasted through his final spring before arriving at Marquette and played catch-up once offseason workouts and individuals begin. Or, he could have set up seven-day-a-week workouts, finding himself in the gym and weight room more often than not to begin his collegiate career on [...]
Read More Duane Wilson, Marquette, paint touchesPressure is one aspect of basketball that makes people love the sport. Everyone loves the last second shot, the underdog pulling off the upset, and the intense atmosphere of a rivalry game. These situations bring the best out in some players, while evoking the worst in others. The only real certainty about high-pressure situations is [...]
Read More Dealing with pressure in sports, handling pressure in basketball, pressureWith the high school season over and AAU getting underway I thought it’d be a great time to touch on player evaluations. When I was coaching we used to do them at the beginning and end of each season with individual player meetings throughout the year. If your coach doesn’t provide you with an evaluation, [...]
Read More evaluations, goals, toughnessIn Episode 4 we take you through the Setup Crossover, made popular by Allen Iverson and used by today’s elite guards. We also demonstrate 2 drills to work on this move.
Read More crossover dribble, how to dribble a basketball, setup crossoverEpisode 3 of Dribbling is Footwork takes you through the teaching points of the Reaction Crossover. We explain and demonstrate the move along with 2 drills to work on the move on your own.
Read More crossover dribble, dribbling is footwork, how to make a crossover