Too many times, basketball players go out and work on their jump shot and the work out does not consist of anything more than bouncing the ball a few times, firing up a shot from NBA range, getting the rebound, and repeating the process over and over again. This does not in any way produce a good jump shooter and will improve the players jump shot only slightly more than if they stayed on the couch and played NBA Live. Basketball players need to take game shots at game spots at game speed.

Passing is the most underrated skill that a basketball player can have. Simply stated, there are not that many players that really pass the ball well anymore, and to find an entire team that can pass well would take some serious searching. This has become evident to me, from watching my own team play but also from watching the teams that we play against and even from watching college basketball. There are just too many players out there floating their passes, or jumping to pass, or just plain old throwing the ball all over the gym.

We are currently in an era of high exposure basketball. AAU basketball tournaments and college recruiting showcase events have become the norm. As a result, basketball skills training has become a lost art. This is inexcusable, because in order to become a complete basketball player, skill development must be a priority.

At the end of each of my Elite Basketball Clinics, there is usually a segment devoted to one-on-one basketball drills. During this segment, the players are able to use the skills that they have been working on throughout the clinic in a one-on-one situation. This is done in order to teach the player to transfer the skills that they learned from the drills into a live situation

Having strong hands is not only important for holding on to the basketball, but also for becoming a better ball handler. Simply stated, the stronger your hands are the better you are going to be at handling the basketball because stronger hands will give you a better grip on the ball.