This one is going to be a short one, but man is it a good one. Practices, whether skill development sessions or team practices need to be made competitive. They need to be harder than the game. That is why it is important to make as many of your drills that you use competitive.
Competitive Drill (Video)
Fundamental Post Drills (Video)
As you all know, I am a huge advocate of the fundamentals of basketball and a firm believer that with a solid foundation a basketball player can reach new heights. It is for that reason that we spend a portion of each and every Elite Basketball Training workout on fundamental drills.
Two Keys to Finishing
I was at Fordham and I got into what an important basketball skill development discussion with close friend of mine, Phyllis Mangina (the former Seton Hall women’s basketball coach). We were talking about skill development in general and then we got into finishing around the basket and how it is a major weakness in many players’ games. We determined that the inability to finish is a result of…
Are You Working on Your Body?
Each day while at My Elite Basketall Training home base, New Jersey Sports Academy, I see many basketball players coming in to work on their games. They walk right past me as I train my groups, and over to the court and work on their basketball skills. I think this is great! Basketball players should devote their spring, summer, and fall to basketball skill development.
They Know How to Win
I just wanted to say that I love the Butler Bulldogs and their march back to the Final Four. I have watched everyone of their games except the Old Dominion game (which I was forced to listen to on the radio) and I have heard the announcers mention on many occasions that they, “know how to win.” This statement may seem ridiculous, but it is far from it.
