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Basketball
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Explaining B.E.E.F.: The Key to Jump Shooting
When I was 5 years old and learning the game of basketball, one of the first things I…
Rules Oddity: Inbounding in Small Gyms
Millions of people watch basketball, but millions of people don’t know the rules of the game inside and…
October 8, 2019
How the Pick and Roll Applies Across Sports
The most basic, yet effective, play in all of basketball is the pick and roll. In its traditional…
October 7, 2019
How Defensive Footwork Applies Across Sports
Earlier this week, I explained how footwork is the difference between good and great hoopers as well as…
October 3, 2019
How Footwork Applies Across Sports
Tim Duncan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kobe Bryant and so many others who have cemented themselves as legends in the…
September 30, 2019
How Defensive Rotations Apply Across Sports
On Thursday, I explained what beating the first man off the dribble does to the defense. Let’s revisit…
September 23, 2019
How Beating the First Man Applies Across Sports
For the ire that iso-ball and an emphasis on flashy handlers have drawn, there is an aspect to…
September 19, 2019
How Ball Movement Applies Across Sports
Ball movement is the key to a successful offense. When looking to score in basketball, the main objective…
September 16, 2019