Simple Press Break for 8th Grade Basketball Teams

QuestionI am the coach of an 8th grade boys basketball team.  We are getting killed on full court zone presses.  Do you have a simple yet effec

Basketball Passing Strategies for Transitioning to Team Play

QuestionI have learnt basketball as a 1 on 1 streetball player. i have never been able 2 play da proper team game. cn u plz suggest some passing strategy n

Natural Ways to Increase Height: Tips & Advice

Questionhow can I be taller   AnswerHi, I wish there was a seceret to growing taller. Things that cant hurt and might help is; Eat healthy, drink 8 g

When Does Basketball Season Start? Dates by Level (Pro, College, High School)

Questionwhen does basketball season officially start? not the pratice, the games. AnswerIt depends on what level you are asking about....Let me know if yo

Athletic Profile & Experience - Basketball Player

QuestionDear sir,         i played in high school won 3 national championships and was invited to the kenyan natio

Balancing Passion & Health: Is Your Child Playing Too Much Basketball?

QuestionHello, I have a 10 year old in the fifth grad; who truly loves the game of basketball.  He practices everyday, seen days a week.  He read

Basketball Tryout Self-Assessment: Strengths, Weaknesses & How to Improve

QuestionThanks a lot for the advice, I really appreciate it. Im about 56 and i normally play shooting guard or small foward. I can handle the ball okay. My

Getting into the NBA: Understanding the D-League & Kobe Bryant

QuestionThis is my question how do get into the development league and could you send me some pictures of kobe bryant shooting the ball. AnswerHi Alaa, I

Basketball Fundamentals for Late Starters: A Coach's Advice

QuestionDear Coach, Im a 20 year old pick-up player looking to take my game up a level. I was unfortunate to never have played basketball in high-school,

Basketball Skill Development for Young Players: Tips & Techniques

Question Hi, I am a gurl and I am 14 years old in the 8th grade and I need help. I am the only gurl dat play basketball with boys at my school and yet deve

Basketball Fouls: Understanding Charging and Blocking Rules

Questionwhat is a blocking foul and charging foul? Is there a violation related to screening? AnswerHi Ash, Charging and blocking Charging and blocking a

Strength Training for Basketball Players: Build Power & Performance

QuestionHi Michael, Ive always played basketball all my life and am a shooting guard.  As of lately, I have been playing against tougher competitors

Streetball & Basketball Equipment Care: Competitions, Ball Maintenance & Specs

Question------------------------- Followup To thnx for the advice on dribbling. i have a set of question belonging to two different categories of the spo

NBA Playoff Homecourt Advantage: How Does It Work?

QuestionIf you have the best record in the nba and you are going into the playoffs, how long do you get homecourt advantage? AnswerHello Henry, Here is

Maximize Your Vertical Jump: A Summer Training Plan

QuestionHey coach Muro, I was wondering if you know any workouts, that I can do to increase my vertical jump in one summer? AnswerHi Jake, Here is a good

NBA Playoffs: Understanding Scoring Rules & Overtime

QuestionHi, Is there any possibility that a NBA playoff match can end with same points for both teams, even after overtime? Has anybody to win at any tim

Developing Shooting Skills: Two-Handed vs. One-Handed Technique for Young Players

QuestionMichael, Once you were asked about teaching a player to shoot one handed.  In your answer you suggested that if it is a youngster, that perhp

Learn Kobe Bryant's Shooting Technique: Is It Achievable?

Questioni really really need to shoot like kobe bryant he is my favorite player and i want to be just like him can you give me pics or links of him shootin

Best Basketball Drills for Teaching Effective Pick Setting to Youth

QuestionWhat are some good drills for instructing youth on setting picks? AnswerHi Chris, It is hard to get any points accross to young players as all th

Basketball Improvement: Overcoming Plateaus and Reaching Your Potential

QuestionHi I am a 16 year old boy trying to get better at basketball i got really good in the 9th grade and in the 10th grade i seemed to drop down My dr