Basketball is a game of spurts, players are constantly moving. Whether its indoor or outdoor in the scorching heat, you need to stay hydrated. When you’re hydrated you become fatigued, light-headed and may have cramps. It can get very dangerous when you don’t drink enough fluids for you body. I’ve seen cases where a player [...]
December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
How To Go From Starter to Sixth Man
You know there can only be five players on the court for one team? Sometimes you’ll come off the bench, other times you’ll be one of the five who start at tip-off. There are occasions when you have started all the games but find yourself starting to come off the bench. This post is for [...]
November 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
How To Get Quicker In Basketball
Basketball is a fast-paced game compared to other major sports. Think about it, whenever the whistle blows, you’re always on the move. 10 players are going up and down the court constantly. There is an old cliche, “you can’t teach height” but what you can teach is quickness. The motivated players will work on getting [...]
November 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
How To Prepare For a Basketball Game
Preparing for a game is very important in playing well and to the best of your ability. Like most things in life, preparing to succeed will result in a better outcome. Everyone has their own pregame routine. I used to take a cat nap (20 minute nap) before every game in high school. This allowed [...]
November 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
How to Be a Better Point Guard
A great point guard is the extension of the coach, you need to be the leader of the team. You need to be heady – learn all the offensive and defensive plays, know what to do in certain situations, distribute the ball, make plays when needed, etc. It’s the most important position on a team [...]
November 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Basketball is a Mental Game Too
The game of basketball is not just physical, its also mental. There are many players who get discouraged or scared when they are on the court. With a lack of mental toughness, you will not be able to fulfill your potential…it will hold you back. There are players who cave under pressure, not because they [...]