"But coach, I don't know where to start."
Make plays. Be explosive in attacking the basket. Be confident as you prepare to MAKE PLAYS. As you make plays, wins increase as does your role.
As coaches, we covet explosive, skilled athletes. First, become consistent in catch-and-shoot and shot fake and drive. Graduate to more complex moves. You don't need a full quiver, but establish yourself as a force...off the bounce, with elite footwork, on the perimeter.
Study these "trimmed" videos, none longer than thirty seconds or so. Then work on adding to your arsenal.
OFF THE BOUNCE
Separate and Finish: Change of direction, change of pace.
Steve Nash liked BTL, float, and explode. A crossover would work, too.
FOOT FIRE Make your footwork elite.
Out-quick the defense off the catch.
Olajuwon. Now you see him, now you don't.
Reverse pivot hard attack. (Multiple options)
The box drill "base move" reverse pivot leads to a basket attack. A counter occurs spinning back (above).
PERIMETER WINNERS
Side separation dribble, three-pointer. (Tatum)
Do you have something to elude the hard close out or fly by?
Paul Pierce Stepback.
The offseason is here. Will you invest your time or spend it?
Tips:
- Practice with a teammate. Drag someone with you into the top 10 percenters.
- Track. "Winners are trackers." Paper works as well as a spreadsheet.
- Take cellphone video to study.
- Make plays to increase your role.
- PICK (moves) STICK (to training) CHECK (progress)
- Score off the bounce.
- Develop elite footwork.
- Win the post and the perimeter.
- Elevate a teammate with you.
Lagniappe. "Turn and fire." I did this as a kid (fifty years ago). Face the basket inside the foul line. Flip the ball over your head. Turn, catch on the bounce, face the basket and fire. Find the ball, sight the rim, and release quickly.
Lagniappe 2. Be like...KD.
