The inside-out three-point shot is at the pinnacle of all three-point attempts and the three-pointer to seek and encourage above all others. Not all threes are created equal. There are threes to encourage and threes to discourage. There are off-the-dribble pull-up threes. There are threes by a cutter coming off a screen. There are threes…
The Art of 1 on 1 Defense – Part 2
This is a second entry regarding the qualities and skill sets that make up a great defender. Part 1 on the art of 1-on-1 defending laid out 4 important qualities of a superior defender, this time we will focus more on 3 specific drills that will help create a better defender. Transition Track Down: This drill…
The Art of 1-on-1 Defense – Part 1
We live in a basketball world where style usually gets noticed more than substance. A player with strong 1-on-1 offensive skills (jab, shoulder fake, foot-fake, spin, pull-up jump shot) often gets rewarded with millions of dollars from an NBA contract and endorsements. While this “highlight” brand of basketball may dominate the talking points on ESPN…