Footwork is a very fundamental basketball skill, but it can turn an average offensive player into a dangerous one. Whether 10 years old or 20, footwork is a key fundamental to a player’s overall game. Proper footwork can help a player gain an advantage, create spacing, draw fouls, and prevent travels and other types of turnovers. Footwork is the…
Wooden Award Watch: Jalen Brunson Player Breakdown
Villanova’s Jalen Brunson is a player of the year candidate who excels at fundamentals for a complete overall game. Jalen Brunson has been a staple of college basketball for the last 3 seasons. The Villanova junior is a coach’s dream when it comes to point guard play. He is a winner and leader who can shoot…
Drills to Start Practice
Coaches are always looking for effective drills to start practice. Drills at the beginning of practice should get the players loose and prepare them for the mental and physical grind of a typical practice. The start of practice is also a great time to work on fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, footwork, and shooting. I…
Feet, Finish & Faith: A Simplified Guide to Shooting
After recently hearing Kevin Eastman speak, I have been challenged to simplify the way that I teach some of the most fundamental basketball skills. Coach Eastman had stated that he has broken down every skill in the game into 3 bullet points for teaching, and I challenged myself to do the same thing. The 3…
3 Drills to Improve Basketball Footwork & Agility
Here are a few drills to use in the Summer to improve your footwork and agility on the court! Combine Agility 1. Start on the baseline and sprint to half-court. 2. Carioca across half-court to the opposite sideline. 3. Backpedal to the baseline. 4. Carioca to the finish. 5. Rest and repeat a pre-determined number…