Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Basketball: Tip Jar (Feeds to Study) Plus Triple Lagniappe Usable Today

"Feed a man a fish, he eats today. Teach a man to fish, he eats every day." 

"Share great content." The Internet features value among many platforms. Here are a few I frequent. If you have sites that you find helpful, leave comments. 

twitter.com/gchiesaohmy (Gordon Chiesa) 

twitter.com/BBallImmersion 

Drew Hanlen 


"Every day is player development day." A top trainer shares expertise. 

Don Kelbick YouTube


Coach Nick, BBallBreakdown


Coach Daniel

Zak Boisvert, PickandPop.net

Mason Waters 

Lagniappe. Got a big who attacks off the bounce? 


Lagniappe 2. Player development. VDE... vision, decisions, execution. 


Lagniappe 3. Pivoting is undertaught. 


  • Pivoting is undertaught. You can practice in the house, but don't break the lamps. Pivot and read the defender simultaneously. 
  • Some teach the permanent pivot foot. Your strong hand is your strong foot...if right-handed, you'll feel more comfortable pivoting off the left foot.
  • Pivoting on the wing catch, right foot on right side gets you closer to the basket. 
  • If overplayed (right side), you might catch and reverse pivot (off the left foot) with the Newell "deep step" with one dribble to the basket. 
  • Pivot and protect (the ball). I teach players to avoid the defender's STRIKE ZONE (knees to letters). Sweep low. If you sweep high and elbow the defender in the face, you will get payback.