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…
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.
Five in a Row Drill (Video)
The madness is set to return tonight and I am psyched because I get to see my Carolina Tarheels live tomorrow night at the Prudential Center. That other game between Kentucky and Ohio State should be decent as well…I’m joking of course. It will be awesome!
In the meantime, I wanted to get you a quick post on a drill that I like to use at the end of a workout.
