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Here's a video on how to play a fun shooting game called "80". You can set it up so you can compete against your kids or if you have multiple kids they can compete against each other. ~ Make sure the arcs are set up to match the shooters skill level ~Lower the rim if you child is in K-2 ~Recommended basketball size 27.5 (ages k-2), 28.5 (All girls and boys 3rd-5th), 29.5 (boys 6th and older) This is a great basketball shooting game. It takes about 15-30 minutes to play depending on skill level.

On The Line Dribbling Drill focused on using your body as a shield from your defender. Understanding this concept will help you be more efficient when attacking the basket. This is a great drill to master as you try to improve your ball handling skills.

Minute Layup Drill Today I'm sharing a video on the "Minute Layup Drill". You can challenge your kids and try to beat their score! Practicing layups at game speed is difficult because it's hard to simulate the adrenaline and speed of game play. The minute layup drill adds pressure when performing a layup because your are racing against the clock. This is also a great conditioning drill. You'll start to feel fatigued about half way through. Recover with free throws and then do it again! Keys to the minute layup drill: Try to minimize your dribbles. Be efficient with your dribble and don't double dribble in between shots. Always start with right side regular and then left side regular to get warmed up and then branch off to different areas of the court. Try different methods of finishing and use different angles on the court.

Rebounding is one the most overlooked fundamentals in basketball. In this video we cover the fundamental aspects of rebounding and the proper technique you should be using to become on the boards!

This video will teach you "How To Do A Stride Stop In Basketball" It's a great footwork drill that will help kids of all ages (Kinder through College!!). This was a major focus for my club teams in the past. Younger kids will find the game easier if they can master this simple fundamental.

Here is the minute by minute breakdown of this body circle basketball routine. Points of emphasis are: ~Go as hard as you can. If you aren't messing up you aren't going hard enough. ~Try to Keep your eyes up and keep good posture. Minute 1 - Around the Head (30 Seconds Each Way) Minute 2 - Around the Waist (30 Seconds Each Way) Minute 3 - Around One Ankle (15 Seconds Each Way & Then Switch Ankles/Repeat) Minute 4.0 - Around the Both Ankles (15 Seconds Each Way) Minute 4.5 - Figure 8s (15 Seconds Each Way) Minute 5 - Around 1 Ankle...2 circle then 1 dribble (30 Seconds Each Way)

Ghostman Shooting Here is one of my favorite shooting games..."Ghostman Shooting". You can compete against yourself or another person. A few tips before you check out the video: ~Start at a range that is comfortable for you and always do a few sets of form shooting first. ~Think about your footwork as you step into your shot. Create an anchor foot and pivot in with good flow. ~Give the Ghostman different points depending on where you are at: Start off giving him 1 point for every miss and then gradually move up to 2 points, 3 points, 4 points and 5 points for the Ghostman when you miss.

In this video I go over the basic fundamentals of how to improve your basketball shot. We use the "Form Shooting Drill" to dial in the exact form you should be using in order to shoot at a higher percentage. At the end I cover common flaws in some kids shots and then offer the "Fist Shooting Drill" (a style of form shooting) to correct those flaws. I hope you find some value from this video. Please share your feedback and ask any questions in the comment section so I can help you improve your basketball shot.

Improve Your Hand Speed & Finger Strength with this simple routine you can perform in under 9 minutes. Say goodbye to jammed fingers and increase your hand speed so you can make more dynamic moves on the court.

This week we are going to add the Jab Step-Sweep Step. This drill is part of the "Triple Threat Series" which covers all 11 moves. Here's what you'll learn... Proper Technique To Do A Jab Step-Sweep Step How To Prevent Traveling When Going To Your Weak Side Tips To Improve Your Weak Side Game Here's the link on "How To Do A Jab Step Sweep Step"

This drill will help you improve your shooting accuracy. In order to beat the drill you'll have to get on a hot streak and make multiple shots in a row.

Excellent rebounding drill that will help you improve your, rebounding technique, ball pursuit, footwork after a rebound and athletic ability. It's also great for basketball conditioning.

How To Master The Spin Move This week I'm going to show you a few simple drills you can do to master the spin move. It's important to use proper technique when spinning with a basketball. You can pick this skill up quickly with some practice. Here's what you'll learn... ~Proper Technique To Do Spin Move ~Simple Drills To Learn To Pull The Ball Away From The D

Here's what you'll learn... Proper Technique To Do A Jab Step So You Can Get Your Shot Off Quicker How To Build Muscle Memory To Make Your First Step More Effective The First Fundamental You'll Need To Complete The Triple Threat Series

Here's a fun dribbling skill you can learn in your driveway or garage. The Spider Dribble is a great way to improve your hand speed and ball handling skills. A few notes as you master this skill: ~Start off slow and add speed as you get more comfortable ~Pay attention to the angle you're dribbling. Try to keep is straight up and down. ~Don't get frustrated if you can't master it in one day. Just try to get a little better each day.

Half Court Dribbling Drill will help you improve your ball handling and finishing skills. This also doubles as a conditioning drill if you up the rep count.

The Pro Hop (AKA Power Hop) is a great way to get around your defender or even split a defender and score. In this video I'll go over the basics of this move and some tips to make it an effective offensive move you can use in games.

Passing Fundamantals Today's video is "Passing Fundamentals". We cover the 3 basic passes of basketball and how to execute them properly: Chest Pass Bounce Pass Overhead Pass We cover how to execute the passes properly and also tips on how to avoid passing flaws that could create turnovers.

Setting Screens & Coming Off Screens is a critical part of becoming a great basketball player. In this video we will break down... ~Setting Your Main Up To Come Off A Screen ~How To Curl, Fade & Shoot Off A Screen ~Proper Technique For Rolling or Slipping Out Of A Screen

The Close Cone Ball Handling Drill maximizes your ball handling reps in a short amount of time. This drill is great if you want to focus on a specific move. You will get tons of reps as you progress through the cones.

"Hot Seat" is one of our most popular camp games. It's a great way to simulate pressure free-throws.

Stationary 2 Ball Dribbling The great thing about practicing your ball handling is that you can do it in your garage or driveway. In this video I'll show you the most effective way to improve your ball handling. ~ Be sure to watch to the end to get more advanced versions of the drills ~ If you are just a beginner (K, 1st or 2nd) start off easy and just try to dribble 5 times in a row with both basketballs. ~ Practice these everyday and you'll see significant improvements in your ball handling in just a few weeks

Basic Knockout Rules ~Everyone lines up at the free throw line ~The first 2 people have basketballs ~After the ball is released from the first persons hand the second person can shoot ~If the first person makes it he passes to the next person in line and goes to the end of the line ~If the second person makes it before the first person he is eliminated ~Your first shot must be from behind the free throw line, your next shot can be close to basket until you make it ~Keep playing til only 1 person remains

2 Ball Dribbling is the most effective way to develop your weak hand.

In this video I break down all 11 moves of the triple threat series. Each move builds on the last and creates an option for the offensive player depending on how the defensive player reacts.