Understanding Basketball Terminology: What Does 'Check' Mean?

QuestionWhy do players check the basketball? AnswerDear Diana, Thanks for your question, Players do check in a game. But not the basketball itself, but t

Free Vertical Jump Training Program: Increase Your Height Naturally

Questionhow can i jump higher with out buying any thing? AnswerDear Abel, You asked the right man. Because Ill give you one of the most successful vertic

Balancing Family & Basketball: Thanksgiving Conflict - Seeking Advice

QuestionHi!  Im really in a bind here and would appreciate some guidance.  My kid LOVES sports, especially basketball. The HS team has regular pr

Improve Ball Handling & Vertical Jump: A Workout Program

QuestionWhat are some ways that I can improve or be better in my ball handling and vertical jump? AnswerDear Raye, Firstly some real stuff on how to impr

Helping a High School Athlete Overcome Practice Reluctance: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy daughter is a junior in high school and she received one on one training this summer. However, we stopped going to training because she didnt wa

Breaking Down Zone Defenses in Basketball: Offensive Strategies

QuestionHi,       Im in a very remote part of India, and every local basketball team use Zone Defence , which I considered i

Improve Vertical Jump & Speed: Exercises for Young Athletes

QuestionHi, Im 14 years old. Im in the 9th grade and 57 tall. Recently, my school had tryouts. Im not that fast, and there were a lot of tall people trying

Ankle Raises: A Simple Exercise for Stronger Calves

QuestionWhat are ankle raises? AnswerThanks for your question. Ankle raises is a type of exercise that focuses on the gastrocnemius muscles. That is the

Offensive Strategies for Handling Double Teams in Basketball

Questioni have a good player that is pretty much the team but he always gets doubled team, is there any offense i can use   AnswerHi JB, When that ha

Basketball Drills & Practice Ideas for 5-6 Year Olds

QuestionI am 22 years old and about to begin practice with a 5 and 6 year old basketball team in a few days. What drills should they do? How do I keep prac

Maximize Your Vertical Jump: A 4-Month Program for Dunking

Questioni am 16 years old 59 in High School and i can touch the rim but i cant dunk, and i wanted to know can these exercise reall help me to jump and when

Basketball Mental Game: Overcoming Lack of Formal Training

QuestionDear Coach, Im a basketball player who is trying to get better in my game. Im having a problem though. Naturally, Im a basketball player without t

Effective Basketball Defensive Strategies Against Strong Shooters

Questionwhat would be the best defense to use against a good shooting outside team AnswerThe rule is usually when a team shoots well from the outside you

Increase Your Vertical Jump: A Miami Heat Trainer-Approved Program

Questioni want to now how to jump higher? but make it Specific cause last time i got help i didnt know what it really meant so thankyou for that!   An

Emulating Kobe Bryant: Keys to Developing a Legendary Game

Questionhow can i play like kobe bryant   AnswerKobe is kobe so I dont know if anyone can play like him. I suggest you practice, practice, and practic

7th Grade Girls Basketball: Overcoming Challenges & Finding Her Game

QuestionMy daughter played in a mixed league with boys up to this point where she only would get a few touches (won hot shots for girls).  She made th

Why Aren't You Starting? Understanding Basketball Team Dynamics

QuestionI am the 6th man on my b-ball team. I play more than the girl who starts instead of me and I practice as hard as I can. I am better than her at mos

Starting Late in Basketball: Can You Still Improve?

Questioni want to join a private neighborhoood league to hav a coach teach me, but my parents cant afford it and all the expenses that come after so i was

Achieving Your NBA Dream: Tips for Aspiring Young Basketball Players

QuestionHi, I am twelve years old and my height is 5 feet 10 inches.  Now, hopefully next time you here from me you will here when I play in the N.B.A

Basketball Drills for 5-6 Year Olds: Fun & Fundamental Skills

QuestionMichael, did you post the link for the drills for 5 & 6 year olds?  Im in the same boat as Sara.  My plan is to start with bounce passes,