Basketball Training: Skills, Speed, and Strength » Basketball Skills Clinics

One-on-One Basketball

Rich — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:09:20 +0000

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 basketball skills that they have been working on throughout the basketball 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. This is what I refer to as transferability and something that needs to be worked on as often as possible. One-on-one basketball drills present a great opportunity to do so. The extra amount of space on the floor should give the player the confidence to at least try some of the new ball handling skills or moves that they have learned and this is a effective way to work on finishing moves against a defender. One-on-one drills also aid in developing the defensive skill of guarding a man with the ball, which is a skill that can be quite difficult. Finally, these drills pit players against each other, thereby inspiring their competitive spirits and making them fun and exciting.

In the video you will see the drill that I refer to as one-on-one around the chairs. The players playing against each other will line up on either end of the baseline. One player will have the basketball and the other will not. There will be chairs set up out near half court. When the coach says go, the players will sprint or sprint dribble around the chairs and then play a live game to one. The player without the basketball should beat the offensive player around the chair and give himself a legitimate chance to defend the player with the ball. These games are usually ability grouped but it may be beneficial to have your bigger players compete against your guards in order to creat a mismatch that you may see in a game. By creating this mismatch smaller players can work on beating and finishing over bigger players and bigger players can learn to use moves against quicker guards. The benefis of this drill and other one-on-one basketball drills are endless and their use should be encouraged in practices more often.

I’m Extending My Offer…

Rich — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:16:40 +0000

Hello Everyone,

School has probably started up for some of you, I know it has for me. That means basketball season is right around the corner…I have already attended my first fall clinic! I always say that players are made in the off season. Elite Basketball Training’s Skills and Drills Clinics and the Elite Basketball Bootcamp are guaranteed to improve your game and make you into the player that you have always dreamed of. For more information, a registration form, and a free video on both go to the following pages Elite Basketball Skills and Drills Clinics and Elite Basketball Bootcamp.

And because of the holiday weekend, I am extending my offer through Labor Day Monday. So, anyone who signs up by September 7th can deduct 10% off the total price of their registration fee and they will automatically receive a FREE Gatorade Hydration package, which includes a squirt bottle and free Gatorade for the duration of the clinics.

So don’t waste any time and take advantage of this special offer before it is too late.

See you on the court!

Rich Stoner

Elite Basketball Training, LLC

Ps. For information on individual or small group training for strength & conditioning and/or skills training click here . Thanks!

Pps. The clinics are not just for athletes, if any coaches would like to attend and pick up some new and exciting drills for the upcoming season or ideas on how to train their players for strength and conditioning please feel free to contact me.

Special Offer…Time Sensitive

Rich — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:36:43 +0000

Hello Everyone,

Summer is winding down and school will be starting up within the next two weeks. That means it is time start getting ready for basketball season. Players are made in the off season and Elite Basketball Training’s Skills and Drills Clinics are guaranteed to improve your game. For more information, a registration form, and a free video go to the Elite Basketball Skills and Drills Clinics page.

And remember, basketball skills are only one aspect of the game. Basketball players need to be in great shape as well. The Elite Basketball Bootcamp is fresh off a summer of rave reviews and will DEFINITELY get you stronger, faster, and well conditioned for basketball season. If you are prepared to put your body to the test, then head over to the Elite Basketball Bootcamp page for a video of what the bootcamp will consist of, testimonials of past survivors, and a downloadable registration form.

Oh yeah! I almost forgot. Because I am so excited for these two camps to start up I am going to give anyone who signs up by September 4th 10% off the total price of their registration plus a FREE Gatorade Hydration package, which includes a squirt bottle and free Gatorade for the duration of the clinics.

So don’t waste any time and take advantage of this special offer before it is too late.

See you on the court!

Ps. For information on individual or small group training for Strength & Conditioning and/or skills training click here or contace me at my gmail address on the left side of the home page. Thanks.