Those of you who know me, know that I am a big fan of defense in the game of basketball. Scoring baskets is the easy part because most players do not take defense seriously and to pick them apart offensively is really quite easy; but defense is all about will power and discipline and that is what I love. Do you as an individual have the will to stop your opponent? Does your team have the discipline to work together as a unit and stop the other team?
Good Defense and Shooting the Basketball
Elite Basketball Training in the News
Due to the increased success of the Metuchen Summer Hoop Camp, an autumn version will hit the hardwood for the first time next month. Metuchen High School head coach Rich Stoner saw his summer camp enrollment increase fourfold in just its second year in existence, and figured it was time to open camp for the fall.
Basketball Combo Drill for Guards and Wings
When it comes to training for basketball, it is vital that you structure your workouts properly. Throughout each workout, there should be elements of all of the major skill components (shooting, passing, dribbling) as well as speed and agility work, and finally, conditioning. These skill components are all essential aspects of the game of basketball and therefore need to be worked on daily in order to improve upon them.
Fall Basketball Programs, Right Around the Corner
As Elite Basketball Training continues to grow we are including more opportunities for your son or daughter to improve their skills, strength, and speed on the basketball court. This fall’s programs from Elite Basketball training will include the usual Elite Basketball Skills and Drills Clinics.
Using 3 on 3 to Develop Team Defense
Team defense is a very difficult concept for a young player to understand let alone execute. Young players are often so determined to stop their own man, that they forget to play defense as a team. Simplifying team defense and breaking it down into three on three drills can facilitate the process of developing a solid team defense. At the same time, it will also still allow you to work on all of the facets of individual and team defense that you need to.
