The Best Player on the Floor Looks Like He’s Barely Trying. That’s Not an Accident. I’ve got two kids in the same middle school group who might as well be playing two different sports. The first one plays like the court is made of lava. He catches the ball and right away the dancing starts, […]
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I had a middle school kid who could shoot the lights out from the perimeter. Catch and shoot, money every time. But the second he put the ball on the floor to drive, he got stuck. The defender would stay glued to him, he’d pick up his dribble, and then he’d just stand there holding
Push and Pull: How to Create Space Without Being the Fastest Kid on the Court Read More »
Most shooting coaches will tell you to square up. Get your feet set. Get your body organized. And they’re not wrong, in a perfect world where every pass is perfect, every dribble ends exactly where you want it, and defenders stand politely while you get ready. That’s not basketball. The gather is the moment between
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