I have never been able to figure out why more coaches do not use the ball screen more often in their offenses. Simply put, teams and players, especially at the high school level, do not know how to defend the ball screen well. Defending the ball screen is just not an aspect of defense is not worked on all that often…The following are eight ways in which basketball players can use the ball screen effectively and get themselves or their teamates good shots throughout the course of the game.
Eight Ways to Use the Ball Screen
Circle the Cone Basketball Agility Drill
Training for speed and agility is a main part of my basketball training philosophy at Elite Basketball Training. It is so important for basketball players to be able to change directions quickly during a game and this is a skil that needs to be practiced. Below is a video of another great basketball speed and agility drill.
Elite Basketball Camps (Discount Information)
Summer time is right around the corner! This summer there are many opportunities for your son or daughter to participate in some great basketball, stay active, get in shape and prepare for the upcoming school or travel basketball season.
Delicious Chocolate Cherry Bars Recipe
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One on One Closeout Drills
As a coach, you see it all the time, players working on their basketball skills in a way that is not conducive to a game. You know the drill, going out on the court and immediately chucking up three point shot after three point shot from the same spots while bouncing the ball five or six times in front of you because they are frustrated that they keep missing. This type of workout usually lasts about 15 minutes and then the player goes in the house having barely broken a sweat.
