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Prep boys basketball in Colorado a fundamentally flawed game (Denver Post, Mar. 6, 2011)
...But [coaches] all agree the lost art of basketball at the prep level begins with the basics, which too often aren't being taught well enough or are simply ignored... “You'd be surprised at how many kids don't have [basic skills]," longtime East boys coach Rudy Carey said... Mostly gone are the days when a player works on specifics of his or her game in the offseason and comes to a new season a more well-rounded player...
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Fundamentals Archive
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Pull-up Jump Shot
Posted on July 12, 2019 | No CommentsThis is the most important offensive shooting skill to learn after the power lay-up. If you confidently take the ball to the basket several times and then switch to a pull-up jump shot, your shot will be completely uncontested. As you develop more confidence and quickness, your shot will be uncontested even if your opponent knows exactly what you're going to do.
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Inflating a Basketball
Posted on November 2, 2013 | No CommentsIf you want to be a good dribbler, you have to dribble a ball that is inflated properly. The right amount of inflation is determined by how high it bounces when dropped from a standard height.
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Confidence – the luxury of forgetting
Posted on November 9, 2012 | No CommentsIt turns out that focusing on the future and not the past is the secret to confidence as an athlete.
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Leadership “Skills”
Posted on June 22, 2012 | No CommentsWhat does it take to be a great team leader? It starts by being a great team member.
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Warming up
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at a few warm-up drills that focus on the primary muscle groups associated with basketball.
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Stretching
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at a set of stretches that target the key muscle groups used in basketball.
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Quadriceps and Hamstring Exercises
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsThe quadriceps (the muscles on the front of your thigh) are the most important muscles in sports. They determine how fast you run, how high you jump, and how hard you can push.
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Core Muscle Exercises
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsCore exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability, whether on the playing field or in daily activities.
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Chest, Shoulder, and Triceps Exercises
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsThough biceps muscles get the most buzz, shooting and passing in basketball benefit most from strong triceps, shoulder and to a lesser extent chest muscles.
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Breathing Technique
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at the fundamentals of breathing – specifically the best way to breathe when you’re engaged in strenuous, aerobic exercise like you would encounter in a basketball game or practice.
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Shoe Maintenance
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at the most fundamental skill in basketball – taking care of your shoes.
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Basic Running Technique
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at the fundamentals of running. The goal will be to make you a more efficient and effective runner on the basketball court.
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Jumping Technique
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at the fundamentals of jumping. We look at the basic body movement required to get as much out of your jump as possible and then we look at timing your jump.
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Athletic Stance
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsThe athletic stance forms the core of almost all movements in basketball, both offense and defense. It’s the optimum body position for quickness and because of that, it can be found in almost all sports where quickness is needed.
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Ball Handling
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at another fundamental activity that you need to focus on in order to develop your basketball skills – ball handling. For me, ball handling is as simple as handling the ball.