The mid-range game in a lot of ways is a lost art. With players abilities increasing in both three point shooting and getting to the rim, there aren't many players who specialize in mid-range jumpers anymore.
And although it may be a dying shot in the modern game of basketball, I felt this video from Cassell is still relevant.
He offers up a lot of great suggestions of ways to create space - and creating space can be applied anywhere on the basketball court. Take a look:
Living proof you don't need extroadinary quickness to thrive in the game of basketball.
If you've ever heard the term "wily veteran" or "cagey veteran", I'd have to believe that Cassell in this video is definition of those terms.
Showing posts with label Fundamentals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fundamentals. Show all posts
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Carlos Boozer - Post Clinic
As promised, continuing with the NBA fundamental series. Today's is Carlos Boozer giving instruction on post play.
Some of what I like from Boozer: First of all, love the fact that he is pointing out the work he does before he establishes position. The V-Cut to get down to the block, or the fake screen and then rolling to the block. Establishing position is half your battle. I once read somewhere: You "own" the paint with deep post ups. "Rent" the paint with simply posting up on the block. "Lease" the paint by posting up off the block.
Also Boozer talks about having the ability to mix it up and give the defenders different looks. A post player can be very easy to defend if they are predictable especially with a double team.
Final thing I'll say about post play is the term "having a plan". Guys in the post should have a general idea of what they're going to do, based off the defense. Ex. If he's playing me to the high side, I'm going to do this...
You're not scripting your moves, its just knowing your strengths and what will work. It's knowing what counter to use off your initial move.
Some of what I like from Boozer: First of all, love the fact that he is pointing out the work he does before he establishes position. The V-Cut to get down to the block, or the fake screen and then rolling to the block. Establishing position is half your battle. I once read somewhere: You "own" the paint with deep post ups. "Rent" the paint with simply posting up on the block. "Lease" the paint by posting up off the block.
Also Boozer talks about having the ability to mix it up and give the defenders different looks. A post player can be very easy to defend if they are predictable especially with a double team.
Final thing I'll say about post play is the term "having a plan". Guys in the post should have a general idea of what they're going to do, based off the defense. Ex. If he's playing me to the high side, I'm going to do this...
You're not scripting your moves, its just knowing your strengths and what will work. It's knowing what counter to use off your initial move.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Ray Allen Teaching Shooting
I came across these videos of NBA players offering some insight on different aspects of the game on youtube yesterday and I will be posting one a day for as many as there are. Here's some basic shooting instruction given by one of the best shooters ever to play, Ray Allen.
Ray offers some good tips for those looking to either learn to shoot or add to their shot. I'm a big believer in consistency over technique. While its import to have proper shooting form, I think its more important to keep a consistent form and allow for muscle memory that way and Ray highlights this point when he says, "You want to shoot your jumpshot the same way everytime."
Ray offers some good tips for those looking to either learn to shoot or add to their shot. I'm a big believer in consistency over technique. While its import to have proper shooting form, I think its more important to keep a consistent form and allow for muscle memory that way and Ray highlights this point when he says, "You want to shoot your jumpshot the same way everytime."
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