Monthly Archives: September 2010

Balls 2 the Wall-Basketball Performance drills

Often coaches incorporate a two ball routine into their development sessions. I like to mix the two ball drills up with different release points and footwork patterns off the wall for reaction. Incorporate into warm-up or your favorite two ball … Continue reading

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Gain leverage over your opponent- Lateral Lunge

Increase your ability to move in an athletic position.  The game of basketball is played at multiple angles consisting of a large percent of lateral movements.  Perform lateral lunge for increased mobility and strength in hips and adductors. The lateral … Continue reading

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Mr Miyagi- Elite Pro Card Catcher Video

We like to mix it up during warm-up and on recovery days. This is a great drill to work on overall ball handling, balance and hand speed. Enjoy the video below and the wise words from one of the best … Continue reading

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Fuel up Early, Ball Hard Later

Author- Joe Dibble, RD Scenario: Justin B is a high school basketball player. Each day he wakes up late and rushes to school, skipping breakfast. He eats a sandwich around noon. Justin rarely drinks water, choosing soda instead. He goes to … Continue reading

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2 Hard 2 Guard-Defense to Offense with Drop Step

Athlete Type: Two sophomore athletes. Drill: Classic Drop Step Drill with an added defensive component. Coaching Note: Great to create match-ups that will challenge the partner. Note to athletes: We show misses and failed attempts to learn from our mistakes … Continue reading

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5 components to TFB RudeBoi’s Vertical Jump

What we can learn from TFB and the art of jumping. Now it is time to breakdown and take a look at some of the fundamentals behind their hops. For those of us who are fans of athleticism and the … Continue reading

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