Core Skills & Drills
Ball Handling: Improve control with cone weaves, figure-eights, two-ball dribbling, and crossovers, always keeping your eyes up.
Shooting: Start with form shooting close to the basket (elbows straight, follow-through), then progress to set shots, catch-and-shoot, and off-the-dribble shots, working on consistency from different spots.
Finishing: Practice layups with both hands and incorporate contact finishes to improve touch and angles at the rim.
Passing: Use partner drills to focus on accuracy and reaction time, working on precision passes.
Defense: Develop lateral quickness with mirror drills (defender mimics offensive player’s moves) and practice proper box-out techniques for rebounding.
Key Principles for Improvement
Practice at Game Speed: Don’t just go through motions; simulate game intensity.
Identify Weaknesses: Focus on your weakest areas to become a more well-rounded player.
Conditioning: Integrate fitness, speed, and agility work into your routine.
Study the Game: Watch professional players to learn strategies, tendencies, and common mistakes.
Structured Workouts: Combine warm-ups, skill drills (dribbling, shooting, finishing), and game-situational practice (defense, rebounding, special plays).