The game of basketball has evolved greatly in the past few decades. Since Dr. James Naismith threw the first soccer ball through a peach basket, the game has experienced numerous changes. Different eras have had their respective rules, and changes in these rules have...
The job of a coach is simple: allow the players to learn the basic, fundamental aspects of the game while improving their individual weaknesses and capitalizing on their strengths. How the coach does that is up to them, but the process changes dramatically depending...
Guards are the playmakers on a basketball team. Frequently, they drive fast breaks and are the court generals in charge of running the offense. Even the most experienced guards need to practice important drills that improve their skills. Guards set the tone on both...
It’s an old saying amongst basketball enthusiasts that games are won and lost at the free throw line. Many a team have fallen to defeat because of poor foul shooting. Through a lot of diligent practice, players can improve their ability to shoot from the charity...
Educating young basketball players and sharing your knowledge of the sport is a mutually beneficial practice that can go a long way in the success of youths. Especially true for beginners with no prior experience, basketball players have a wide range of opportunities,...
