Creating Space

As the offensive player in basketball, you must create space to shoot a high percentage shot. There is a difference between a good shot and a bad shot.  Which makes shot selection a top priority for athletes to study and understand. 

So how do you create space for a shot?

*watch film to evaluate the quality of shots you are taking

*develop your game to go to the ball on the catch and in triple threat position

*be ready at all times to shoot first, pass second and dribble third

*improve your moving without the ball - must be in shape to do this consistently
*cut off screens low and squared up to the goal
*screen & roll/screen & pop scenarios
*slip screens
*using cuts (L, V, flare, back door)
*1 on 1 moves to get around defense should be developed daily!
*pump fakes
*jab steps
*pass fakes
*step backs

*combination moves will be beneficial once defenses adjust to the moves your making

Every player should have these basic skills developed daily in some type of way. Players that shoot the ball with a defender already in their face should not be surprised by a blocked shot or missed jumper. Make a move and get around the defense to shoot a wide open shot. Get to the rim with authority around the defense and not through bodies.

These are some basic ways of creating space and will benefit players and coaches to develop these skills.

Passion, Determination and Faith

We all are blessed to be able to do something that we love which is play or coach the game of basketball.  What makes the game fun for our fans is seeing that passion when we step out on the court!  They love to see teams working together, coaches competing and waiting to see who will finish as the winner.  The fight and determination that we show during games proves how much faith we have in our ability to win!  When everyone on the team truly believes that they can win then they will play hard, fight longer and show their passion for basketball. 



If you feel like you have lacked in either of these areas, then challenge yourself to determine if you truly have faith in your ability to win?  If you don't first have faith, then you will not persevere through adversity and you will quit when things don't go your way.  Every championship winner knows that adversity will come, but if you have faith, then your determination and passion will fuel you through anything that comes your way!  #BeBlessed