The basketball player tips section is geared to giving basketball tips, tricks, techniques and pointers to help you become a better basketball player. Take some time and browse the articles to help you gain some insights and knowledge so that you can be the best basketball player you are capable of becoming. It's one thing to play the game ... it's another thing to know the game! Follow these tips to improve your basketball skills and your basketball IQ!
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This article by Shot Doctor Basketball, Inc National Director, Bob Topp, offers up a few pointers to help minimize frustration over missed free throws. Share these free throw shooting tips with your players to help them become better at the free throw line.
Read 'Solving the Free Throw Mystery'...
Solving the Free Throw Mystery by Bob Topp
Train your brain with The Basketball IntelliGym! Help your basketball skills on the court by improving your mind off the court. Utilize The Basketball IntelliGym to improve your decision-making, reaction time, court sense, peripheral vision and overall basketball IQ and mental capacity!
Learn more about 'The Basketball IntelliGym'...
The Basketball IntelliGym
As a basketball player, you will at one point or another have to deal with pressure defenses such as full court presses and half court traps. This article gives you tips and techniques to help you not only overcome your fears of pressure but to turn the tables on the defense and attack them!
Read 'How to Break Pressure Defenses'...
How to Break Pressure Defenses
Free throw shooting is an all-too-often overlooked skill within the game of basketball. As players, we certainly 'play'; work on skills such as shooting and ball handling ... but how much do you really work on shooting free throws? Free throw shooting can so often directly correlate between a win and a loss that it is imperative we do not neglect this facet of basketball. This article will delve into the technical and mental aspects of shooting the free throw.
Free Throw Shooting Methods and Techniques
Check out The Hoops U. Basketball Video Network to watch, learn, share, and discuss basketball video clips. Watch as coaches, NBA professionals, and fellow basketball players teach and explain drills, exercises, workouts and more that you can do to become a better basketball player! You can also join for free to begin rating, reviewing, commenting, and even uploading and sharing your own basketball videos!
Watch basketball video's at 'The Hoops U. Basketball Video Network'...
The HoopsU.com Basketball Video Network
If you are basketball player who has ever been cut or did not make the team, here is how you should handle it. I took this from a Q & A session that was posted at the Coaching Hoops Yahoo! Group. It is definitely not enjoyable when you don't make the team -- this will help.
Read 'When You Are Cut From the Team'...
When You Are Cut From the Team
If you desire to be a good or great basketball player, you need to be able to answer 'YES' to these 10 questions.
Read '10-Yes Checklist'...
'10-Yes' Checklist
Do you incorporate strength training workouts to improve your athletic skills? If not, you should be...and if you are, make sure you are doing the proper exercises to optimally boost your basketball performance.
Principles of Strength Training for Basketball
From the creator of the B-E-E-F system for shooting, George Lehmann! Learn the techniques necessary to becoming a better shooter.
Read 'The Art of Shooting'...
The Art of Shooting by George Lehmann
If you play with any amount of fear, it can negatively affect your game and destroy your confidence. This article will help you learn to "Reduce Your Fear".
Read 'Reduce Your Fear'...
Reduce Your Fear
If you are serious about becoming a better basketball player, then you need to check out this book from Hoops U. This is a complete, year round basketball strength training and speed training program specifically designed for basketball players. It comes fully loaded with training philosophies, ideas, tips, drills, exercises and more -- this is not some 'sample' program that is too confusing to understand or too basic to help you. This program is a complete basketball training program that includes strength training, weight training, speed and quickness training, agility training, core, and more! It also includes workout log sheets for each training phase throughout the year, complete with exercises and sets and reps to perform. You don't have to figure anything out on your own and you can start immediately!
Learn more about 'The Complete Basketball Strength and Speed Program'...
The Complete Basketball Strength and Speed Program
If you are a shooting guard or are depended on to score, take a look at this outline to help you learn how to approach certain aspects of playing this important position.
Read 'Shooting Guard Tips Outline'...
Shooting Guard Tips Outline
This is a website from the great folks over at Peak Sports. Dr. Cohn will help you develop the confidence and positive mental attitude necessary to being a great basketball player. There is a ton of great free information or you can subscribe to get an unbelievable amount of added bonuses and benefits.
Learn more about 'Peak Performance Sports Mental Game Training'...
Peak Performance Sports Mental Game Training
This article will help you understand and overcome the feeling of being intimidated by another team and/or player.
Read 'Do Not Be Intimidated'...
Do Not Be Intimidated
Check out these individual offseason shooting workouts for basketball players. If you want to be a better shooter, you have to practice, practice, practice. Utilize the workout sheets to help you know what to do and to achieve your goals. There is a basic workout and a workout for both post players and perimeter players.
Read 'Offseason Basketball Shooting Workouts'...
Offseason Basketball Shooting Workouts
If your team lost and you think you did all you could -- think again. There is always more you can do...don't be complacent and don't think you are 'the perfect player'.
Read 'I Did Everything I Could'...
I Did Everything I Could
There will probably be many times that you disagree with your coach. There isn't anything wrong that, but there can be something wrong with how you handle certain situations.
You Don't Have the Perfect Coach ... So What!?!
To be a better offensive team and/or player, follow these 19 keys to become effective and dominant on offense.
Read 'Keys to a Successful Offense'...
Keys to a Successful Offense
If you think you know what it means to be a leader, think again. This article from the late Dick DeVenzio explains what it really takes to be a leader.
Read 'Leadership Misunderstood'...
Leadership Misunderstood by Dick DeVenzio
Learn ballhandling skills and techniques by watching video of a high school basketball player going through the drills. Follow along, practice the skill, and become a better ballhandler.
Watch 'Hayden's Basketball Drills on Video'...
Hayden's Basketball Drills on Video
This is a simple outline that teaches the basics you must master if you want to be a good, or possibly great, offensive rebounder.
Read 'Offensive Rebounding Fundamentals'...
Offensive Rebounding Fundamentals
If you are a post player or if you do any amount of work in the post area, check this page out. There are drills you can use and moves you can learn to help you become more effective in the post.
Individual Offensive Moves for the Post Player
Let this article help you understand your role if you are a substitute. Each and every team member is equally important and your attitude as a substitute plays an integral role.
Read 'The Role of the Substitute'...
The Role of the Substitute by Jan Lahodny
If you are a point guard or handle the ball significantly, take a look at this outline. The point guard position is probably the most important and most integral. The points and tips mentioned in this outline are essential if you want to be an efficient and intelligent point guard.
Read 'Point Guard Tips Outline'...
Point Guard Tips Outline
Check out the ever-growing list of basketball workouts for basketball players! Follow workouts to improve strength, speed, vertical jump, ballhandling, shooting and more!
Browse the 'Basketball Training Programs'...
Basketball Training Programs
If you desire to be a more confident shooter and you want to learn tips, techniques, and drills to improve your shooting ability, do yourself a huge favor and check out the 15 articles from renowned coach, Dr. Hal Wissel. Coach Wissel does a fantastic job in teaching and breaking down the shot. Learn some fantastic techniques and mental cues to greatly improve your skill of shooting a basketball.
Read the 'Basketball Shooting Articles'...
Basketball Shooting Articles by Dr. Hal Wissel
