Articles by BasketballXpert

Ideas on Becoming a Better Rebounder

BasketballXpert.com — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:06:03 GMT

Here are some thoughts on becoming a better basketball rebounder on both ends of the court.

Half Court 4v4

BasketballXpert.com — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The half court 4v4 drill is a wonderful drill for all ages. For younger ages it will give the kids a little more space to be creative and make good basketball decisions. I have watched alot of the youth games and most of the game deteriorates into swarming the ball resulting in a turnover or a wild shot at the basket. Taking the player off and playing 4v4 will allow more space for the boys to actually play rather than just get overwhelmed. For the older boys it will promote creativity on the offensive side and force better positioning and defending on the other side. The kids will love this drill at all ages.

The Take It Out Warmup Drill

BasketballXpert.com — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a very good basketball warmup drill your team can do at the beginning of practice or in your pregame warmups before the basketball game. The drill involves lots of movement and passing that ends in a shot.

Basketball Hour Glass Passing Drill

BasketballXpert.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The basketball hour glass drill is a good passing drill for all ages from the youngest all the way up to high school ages. The passing drill will improve footwork, hand-eye coordination as well as passing skills. This is a good warmup drill at the beginning of basketball practice.

A look back at the 2004-2005 NBA Draft

BasketballXpert.com — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:37:37 GMT

It is always fun to look back at previous NBA drafts and see how they panned out. Here is a look back at the 2004-2005 NBA Draft.

Some ideas for practicing on your basketball game alone

BasketballXpert.com — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:04:31 GMT

One important aspect of becoming a good basketball player is the ability and focus to be able to practice basketball on your own.

Basketball Dribbling and Ball Handling Basics

BasketballXpert.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Too many coaches overlook the basics of the game. Dribbling and ball handling drills should be used every practice. Whether they be for warmup or a core of your practice that day, do not overlook the importance of touching on the subject at every training session.

Tips on Better Man to Man Defense

BasketballXpert.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:31:37 GMT

Playing good man to man defense is a lost art in the game of basketball. Today's game is all about offense, flash and scoring. But if you look closely, its the teams that can really play good defense that are the really successful ones.

Ideas for Working on Free Throws

BasketballXpert.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:16:24 GMT

Shooting well from the free throw line is the difference between winning and losing the tight games. Too many coaches do not work on free throw shooting in a creative manner, thus the players do not put much into the practice.

Defending the Basketball Fast Break

BasketballXpert.com — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:32:10 GMT

Stopping the fast break is a difficult but important part of the game and a key to being a good defensive basketball team.