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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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Shooting 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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Power Layup
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at a fundamental offensive move called the power layup. The power layup has a number of advantages over the classic layup that so many beginning basketball players struggle to learn.
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Modified Shooting for Smaller/Younger Players
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we look at a version of basic shooting technique that has been modified for the needs of smaller and younger players.
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Drop Step
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we're going to look at a basic low post scoring move called a drop step. When executed properly and quickly it can be very difficult to defend.
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Basic Shooting Technique
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video, we look at the basics of shooting form. There are lots of things to remember, so take your time, don't rush, and practice, practice, practice.