December 8th, 2011
Fatigue is a real thing in basketball for players at all levels. Think back to the 2011 playoffs when LeBron James stats starting dropping game by game. He appeared winded and questions about fatigue starting to surface.
Even for ballers who are kids learning the fundamentals, all the youthful energy after hard play and needs to be replenished. Building endurance is one of the top priorities for… Continue reading
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December 1st, 2011
There are just so many ways for beginners to progress in basketball – so many skills to learn!
The Spot-Up Shooting Drill is one that can address a few areas:
- shot prep position
- shooting – handling
- endurance
- strength
- development of non-dominate side
The beginner level is a bit different than the advanced level of the drill, concentrating mostly… Continue reading
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November 29th, 2011
Besides teaching beginners the fundamentals so they develop good skills, there is usually a period of strengthening that is needed. Beginners often favor their dominant side on the basketball court. Even with a height adjustment on the Goalrilla Goal Basketball system, right handed beginners will go to the right side of the court and shoot with their right hand most often.
One drill we recommend here at… Continue reading
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November 8th, 2011
Ah, patience. Beginning basketball players usually don’t have any, do they?
That’s one of the reasons why drills are so good for beginners and drills with shooting elements – well that just makes their hearts race. Because in the beginning, basketball is all about shooting baskets and little else.
Parents tell us all the time how excited kids are to make baskets and how the Goalrilla… Continue reading
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October 25th, 2011
We are back to good fundamentals with the Wall and Ball Two Hand Pass Drill. Playing basketball looks so easy when you’re sitting in the stands. But for players, good players, that easy look is developed through practice and concentration on mastering fundamental skills.
This drill will help you do that. All you need is a basketball and a wall (with no windows!). Combine this drill with… Continue reading
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September 22nd, 2011
You can run the height on the Goalrilla Goal Basketball Goal in your home court all the way up to the 10-foot maximum because you won’t need the basketball or hoop for this drill. (Just keep it handy for a some practice some baskets if you have the energy left when you’re done with this drill.)
Two aspects of playing basketball are critical: skills and endurance. Every player needs to have solid… Continue reading
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July 28th, 2011
How can you become a master of free throw shooting? Learn the fundamentals and practice, practice, practice!
Whatever your skill level – beginner, intermediate or advanced – use this drill to help you boost your confidence and become a free throw pro as you rack up the points as you practice on your Goalrilla Basketball Goal system at home.
The challenge
Using the fundamentals of free throw shooting, the player:… Continue reading
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