Great vid, I used to practice different dribbling combos, but when it was game time I resorted to "basic" moves because I was too tired in the middle of the game to pull off something fancy.
Thanks mate. Ya, being the main playmaker is a skill in its own, conditioning etc... but if you can practice individual skills or moves effectively at full speed, then you can replicate game pace and game speed fairly easy. Then slowly develop the extra moves etc...
The difference is your tired that should be your main goal the problem isn’t the move its players can’t read and react draw doubles and terrible iq in pick and rolls
I trained for 3 years on getting the fundamentals right, 3pt shot, mid range, correct form ect ect now I'm leading my league in scoring by a lot. Just like mentioned, I do make some tough shots a couple times a game but the vast majority of scoring is catch and shoot jump shots and attacking close outs and finishing open layups and mid ranges. Advice in this video is 100% legit
Bro explain the offensive game of basketball in the simpliest way. this really helps men the most important skill is SHOOTING. shooting is gonna make the game way EASIER FOR YOU
Don't get fooled from those basketball videos by channels with millions of subscribers but actuallly pay attention to rare gems like this channels who give some real advice
This guy is 100% right. I was never the play maker or had a deep bag so my peers never thought I was good but my coaches like that I was, like he said, very aggressive for rebounds and defense. This wound lead to the shots he’s talking about so I needed to be good at the put backs or getting a little closer to the basket not having a bag
All of the greats are incredible in the midrange, elbow, pull ups etc aka the basics. As much as I dislike Carmelo Anthony overall as a player and personality, his style of offense made him one of the greatest scorers to ever live. All he ever did was jab steps, shot fakes, single dribble pulls and other middy moves. You don't have to be fancy, just efficient.
yo i just got back into competitive basketball after a while only playing pickup, and have been looking for *exactly* this video to remind me what i need to work on and what i don't need to work on - thank you thank you! 👊
Great, GREAT advice, brother. Love your game clips, too. I watched an AAU game for elite pkayers a few weeks ago and was astonished that all ten guys played exactly the same, three dribbles, drive to the bucket and kick to the next guy, who was a clone of the first guy, who repeated the exact same thing. People were not shot ready on the catch, dod not cut, and all took a negative step to drive. This is why the best players incthe world are coming from Europe now. Shooting and cutting and off ball movement are taught at a young age there and ball and personnel movement is emphasized.
Completely agree. Coaching and playing overseas really taught me that there's a ton lacking over here in the states. We are great at creating 1 on 1 playmaker at an elite level, but Europe is great at creating overall skillsets with added fundamentals. You're right on.
Man, these are all Facts Facts Facts, I scored 47 points just from attacking the close outs and finishing through contact against older and bigger guys than me, so all that he said is all FACTS for me.
Tx for this fam. Had a bad day Saturday then watched this video. Tonight I just concentrated on shooting 3s and attacking close outs. Stopped trying to be that other guy. Played much better. Appreciate the advice. 👍🏽
Love this. Ive been a basketball coach for over 30 years. Youre on point my friend. Very well presented. I see from the footage that you're in Australia. Im in Perth WA. Hope you're coaching some of our junior teams over there. Keep up the good work 👍
Awesome to hear, I'm glad that people are connecting with it. I'm actually flying to perth in a couple weeks, small world! I'm back in America now helping with highschool boys and girls for the season but we'll see if I end up back in australia for good.
Great video! I've started playing more basketball just recently and this gave me some important perspective on what I should focus on on the court. Thanks!
Really great video man. Im glad UA-cam help me find your channel. I would love it if you made a video on how to drive in basketball because I'm still not very good at it.
You play a lot like me difference is you’re playing somewhere and I’m not. Hopefully by the holiday break that changes. Not ready to give up the dream yet. With the pedigree skills, knowledge and God-given natural ability along with my work ethic and insatiable competitive drive I know the right connections will come at the right time in God’s will. You earned a new sub for me, man. Great stuff and good footage very helpful to watch you for myself
well I had a trainer/agent who was making false promises to me and we are no longer doing business together so now I am embarking on my own yet again. I met an older woman who has a close family friend that’s an agent who can maybe get me in Italy or Greece, but I haven’t heard back from her since we have met so right now I’m just in limbo. Don’t have an agent. Don’t have anybody to go to I thought about just looking up ball clubs that I would like to play for and then trying to reach out to them. Do you think that’s a good idea?
Way easier to keep a job or stay in rotation being a role player. It's even an important skill for star players to learn though if they want to have a long career. Then when you get that chance to be the man you take it!
Thanks man I was literally looking at a bunch of change of pace stuff in iso vids but your vid really showed me the efficient way of scoring especially as how I’m a shooter too, contact finishes is what I lack so I’ll work on that of the close out thanks a lot
I was in my recovery now for my injury it hurts man , when I can't play with my team for upcoming games. And it also frustrates me when every single day past that I can't practice my skills.
Injuries suck, im sorry to hear that. I do know that tons of players come back looking at the game different after an injury though, being able to see things from the sideline etc.
I swear im not the best nor the best shooter but I play with confidence and do this exact thing at pick up runs. Game of 13 I average 5-8 pts just by catch and shoot. catch and drive and move with hustle on defense. I play alot of team ball but when my team gives me more tocuhes on the ball I take that responsibility to give them one more pt or get someone else going. Smart basketball and play to Win
I pass up shots with quick decision if I know Im not feeling it. Reading the flow of the game is important. ex. 9 - 6 we up I would get more people involved to score 2 pts before i score another myself to finish the game
LOL 70% that was the mark I set for my son at the beginning of the summer. He is playing up this season and playing eighth grade basketball but as good as he was at shooting threes last year in sixth grade basketball and 12u I told him he needed to get to 70%. We worked on proper footwork like 1-2 steps and hop step shots, using an anchor pivot foot and catching and stepping into the shot. We worked on worked on catching off the shuffle and opening up on a swing with a reverse pivot into a three. He got to 70% and we tested it every week and last game he went 4-6 from the three point line and then 1-2 from inside the arch. He caught low and forced a hard close out and then pulled up forfeit one dribble using the one two step and hit a contested 16-17 fter. He had 14 pts in the second quarter and blew the game wide open. Second half he didn’t look to score and had 14 for the game. Yeah I love your videos. We spent a year focused on good shooting form and he would make on average 1,500 shots a week with 2,500 during last spring break being his record for a week. He was scared he wouldn’t make AAU team in the spring lol. But yeah focus I. On basic one two steps getting good lift and a good follow through and then as he got better kept adding onto what he had already mastered. I played basketball back In The 90’s lol but I was good and it was all I did for fun. Played Highs hook and went to Juco to play and broke my ankle dropped out and did what I was really good at boxing. Well I train boxers now but when my 10 year old told me he wanted to train basketball I had to get back into and I started watching UA-cam clips to refresh my memory. We used very little of what I saw but it did refresh my memory from basketball camps and basketball coaches that I had. Then boxing was the training approach I used. Obviously different techniques and different drills but the same approach. Drill and master the most essential skills. Leverage what your fighter or in my case my son does best on the court (shooting) and build off that. Then Have a small part of practice where we are developing a new skill that we will be learning next. Usually the last 15-20. Inures after he finishes his current routine. Efficiency is the key to being great and fundamentals are where it is at.
Love this mate! So glad to have like minded mentors out there for the young ones to learn from. Sounds like your son is already learning things and putting in the work that took me a long time to figure out on my own, well done! Interested in hearing how the rest of his journey goes!
Great video. I like the different approach that you bring to your video not about scoring 50 or being kyrie ball handler. Will definitely continue to watch your videos and as an athlete I will love to gather wisdom from you.
Really appreciate the kind words. I definitely want to get players on the right track and help them have the best chance possible to succeed as a basketball player. I know it doesn't get as many clicks or views that way but it's the outcome for the athlete that I want to be the focus. Always happy to help where I can.
Great damn video!!! For the youngsters I'm going to say what you say here but emphasize hit open shots instead of 3 point shots, you are not wrong but I workout younger players so 3 is not in my vocab. because they are shooting these shots but really not working on the development of their whole game. I have to retool the youngsters I just picked up as clients because their habits are not good as they should be they will probably begin to hate me because I will not let them shoot 3's period mid range jump shots, 1 and 2 dribble pull ups. shots off screens, drive and stop pull ups but once they begin to see that I 'm really working on teaching them the fundamentals and they are able to just keep things simple and be effective they will appreciate what we have done but it takes some time to become fundamentally sound, once they turn that corner my goodness it'll be so good for them. Thanks for posting this really really excellent video here Top 10 of basketball videos on all of youtube for real !!!!!!!!!
Thaaanks I'm getting close of 40 and play for fun in an amateur championship... i'm lucky i can still rely on my athleticism so i was mainly a slasher and a mid range shooter... lately my right knee started to hurt and your video came as the solution: im working on my 3's 😂😂😂
I'm glad to hear I was able to help but terribly sorry to hear about the knee. Always gotta keep evolving that game though so we can enjoy the game we love for longer.
this channel is a diamond in the rough fr, do you have a workout to improve shooting to get to that 7/10 mark? I've started basketball as a hobby later in life and i feel that lack of reps in my shot and i want to improve as efficiently as possible . Love the videos man !
Much appreciated mate. Ya ive got quite a few good shooting workouts I used myself over the years and in my coaching. I'll post them over the weeks as quickly as I can get them out. Until then, the simplest way is just a daily test (or as often as able) to shoot 10 in each spot mid range from 5 spots. Adding up to 50. If you do this everyday before your workouts it's a great warm up while also building reps. Then if time you can do it from 3s as well, overall 100 shots.
Which players should we study that does the skills you explained in the video? Would it be a 3 and d guy I would need to study or a scorer I would need to study? (Btw your vids are really helping)
I would say watching good teams helps, someone like the Celtics. They do an excellent job of drive and kick and they each have their own way of doing it. Glad to hear the videos are helping!
Mostly i stick to pure basics, passing and shooting.. i use fancy stuff when stuck in a situation and need to r creative, in a normal game that happens once.. and yeah i run alot😅
Fancy stuff is fun for sure! But should be the icing on the cake, not the foundation. Unless you're able to spend time on both then go for it! Yes running is so under rated! 😂😂
hey coach this video makes a lot of sense for high level players but if you’re a high school or D3 player and you’re just a role player… what kinda exposure and attention are you realistically gonna get from the next level and higher level scouts?? these days you pretty much need to be the star player
If you can do these things you will have a far better chance at playing a higher level. The star player that doesn't need this in their arsenal is already the 1 in 1,000 that they probably aren't watching youtube videos.
I was with you until you said 4th grade. Those kids can barely even shoot free throws well. That age and below is the time to learn dribbling and layups in particular.
Like in a game or one on one game? In a one on one game yes 100%. And even 5 on 5 I'm not saying beating your player isn't important, but if it takes multiple dribbles and moves you will likely have to also deal with help side and other defenders too. It can be done but hard to build an efficient play style that way.
@themidrange I have a hard time going around defenders when I play one on one. It's super annoying. Any tips? I'm an absolute amateur but so are the guys I play.
Are you able to dribble full speed right and full speed left? If so, being able to shoot, those three things alone should be enough to keep the defense off balance enough to see success.
this def help but i keep airballing my 3 pointers but am a good midrange shooter should i train my 3 pointer more in training or not cus im a inside player but i might play sf just incase since my school basket team aint serious
Just gotta slowly work your way out. Even if you're airballing, shooting like 20 a day from there can slowly build confidence and help your body gain strength to be able to be more consistent.
Hey thank you for this but my shots are about 3/5 at the 3 point line. My dribbles are good but idk how to improve them. like should i get more shifity or add to my bag?. im a good team player but i feel my dribbles have reached a some what plato. like my drives are perfect and i can get to the net but i want to add something to my dribbles if that makes sense. How can i improve them to the next level?. like do i get faster dribbles or add more moves?. i get what im asking is the opposite of what your saying what to do but please tell me what to do. 1k before 2025!
What level are you playing at? 3/5 is still 6/10 so still pretty good from 3. For adding to your game, i think learning how to control the ball and get to your spots is more important than adding a move. I'll do a video on this and go more in depth, but basically where ever you are finding yourself often in a game, practice one move and one counter. It's far more beneficial than adding tons of dribble moves.
It's really hard to play at a high level if you can't space the floor but not impossible. Have to be a master at another skill like I mentioned in the video. Best rebounder or best defender is a start. Can also just be a great team mate that is good at a bunch of other skills or intangibles , being a ball mover or defensive anchor.
I'm working on a couple videos explaining how to do this. Basically you just want to mimick that situation and break it down. So you can Todd the ball to yourself, pump fake and do one or 2 dribbles to the basket
I love just the simple basic spot shooting. If you have a shooting machine or can go use one at a facility it's ideal. You can do like 50 in a row etc... with the timer as fast as you can to practice quick release. I still believe the majority of shots should just be basic catch and shoot under control. The only real way to play efficiently from the 3 is understanding when you can take your time and shoot a high percentage shot. If you have to rush it then you should attack or pass and try to get open again. Passing up good shots for great shots. If you don't have a shooting machine, just toss the ball to yourself and catch and shoot, keeping it simple. I'll do a video soon on some of my favorite shooting drills since alot of people are asking.
Do you think it's worth pursuing the dream of living off of basketball at a late age (14 rn)? i am disciplined and commited to it but i dont wanna do things too risky
It's definitely worth it IF you love it. But always managing the risks is smart too. I wouldn't throw everything else away to pursue a career in basketball but just know it WILL take a ton of time and effort. It all comes down to what you want to do within your means.
Hey I’m a High School Student with more year to go. What advice would you give me to be able to balance Basketball and School as I want to be successful both as a student and as an athlete / basketballer? Also my biggest problem is that it takes me almost 2 hours to get home and hoop as I live far from my school.
Congrats, but ya that can be really tough. It might be worth sitting down and putting a plan together to get the most out of the time that you actually DO have access to a court. Maybe ballhandling 5 minutes per day regardless, can do some footwork or ladder or agility drills when you don't have a court, then on days you can get to a court really lock in your workout. Plan what you will be doing ahead of time. I think this also helps with balancing school work. Allotting an amount of time each day or week you're going to spend.
@@themidrangeThank you for the advice. I find that 40 minutes after I get home which is roughly 5-5:30 ish I get so much done and feel so much better on games and on weekends sometimes if I can I go to the actual court for intense training sessions with my brother. Thanks again for the advice it really helped out a lot.
What if I’m the smallest player on the court? I’m forced to play as a playmaker. Otherwise I’m at a disadvantage. Should I just develop an all round game or focus on shooting first. I’m changing my shot mechanics since I’m not longer a kid so I want to know your opinion.
I dont think height would change the way I would recommend playing. Obviously if you're taller there's more room for error and flexibility in your playstyle, if you're the smallest then I would say shooting is incredibly important.
@@themidrangeI’m 5’9, and have good speed. Just yeah my shooting is bad rn due to changing my form and shot mechanics. Hopefully I’ll get to good shooting soon! It’s also hard to find courts to hoop at here where I’m at in the UK
Oh ya, I played ball there for a year. Very tough to find open courts. But shooting is a journey so just keep improving little by little, it opens up your game a ton.
please give me a shooting tip i am a 6'6 player who is built like shai if he was not shai gilgegous alexander basically the shai without his elite everything what im wondering though is how to fix my jumpshot because when i miss it is because flat arc or bad direction like it hits the left rim or right or maybe even back i noticed that basketball hoops are big and i should not be missing but i dont know how to fix it to consistently knock down shots if i had 2 things which are a 40 inch vertical and elite shooting id be a very elite player at everything else but i am not im decent at shooting just not efficiant how i want to be oh wait one minute ima watch that other video you jsut said but if you have any more tips please tell me
Ya hopefully I answered your question in that other video. Main thing is just shooting it straight. Missing left and right is usually a sign of more issues but keeping it straight means you're on the right track.
I disagree in order to get a d1 scholarship as a guard or forward you have to be the man on your High school team. You have to be the number one option with high usage rate. You should of clarified, The problem is when you get to the NBA, "THEN" you have to adjust your game to a certain role because you are not 6'10" like Durant with skills of a guard and are you are no longer a #1 option or even #2 or 3 option or even 4... You should never try to say handles are not important. They are more important than shooting because If you are short you are not even going to be able to get a shot off without handles. People will play up on you because they no you can't dribble. If you take away Trae Young's handles he would of never made it to the NBA
This wasn't a video of how to become a d1 player, this was a video of what skills you need to work on first and foremost. Most players want to know "how to make the nba" but they should really be learning first "how to make open shots". There's a process and most kids are skipping the steps. In the video I also said there's nothing wrong with trying to be the man, but you gotta get on the team first. I believe we're on the same page though, maybe I didn't do a good enough job clarifying.
no pffence but fu*k what this guy is saying, if youre good at basketball and its your dream, aim for the top and train like yourlife depends on it and never give up, if youre training to be a "rotational player first" then basketball is probably not your dream, go find a passion my boy or live a mediocre life, me personally im only decent at basketball so training like i want tobe lebron or kd would be stupid, but i have a different dream and i aim to be a star at it. no rando on youtube can tell me to stop trying to be "that guy" becuase its not statistically likely. work hard, aim high, and have good instincts. thats all the advice you need.
Hmm, I think you contradicted yourself here and missed the entire point of my video. I addressed reasons why you and others are most likely not improving and are struggling to find the right skills to work on. If you're already doing that and seeing success you're probably not watching this video. Secondly, no where did I say don't train hard or don't aim for the stars. In fact, im giving you the exact blue print to get there. Lebron and kd are perfect examples of people that play exactly like this 90% of the time. Difference is they can ALSO break out of the play because of the other skills they've added but the majority of their game is incredibly efficient just like this video teaches. I hope you reach your basketball goals and continue to train hard. I was able to have an entire career from playing the game I love and have helped many others do the same. It's a beautiful game.
Bro's better than 90% of coaches. They really need to get their players to start thinking like this.
😂😂 I appreciate it mate!
Great vid, I used to practice different dribbling combos, but when it was game time I resorted to "basic" moves because I was too tired in the middle of the game to pull off something fancy.
Thanks mate. Ya, being the main playmaker is a skill in its own, conditioning etc... but if you can practice individual skills or moves effectively at full speed, then you can replicate game pace and game speed fairly easy. Then slowly develop the extra moves etc...
The difference is your tired that should be your main goal the problem isn’t the move its players can’t read and react draw doubles and terrible iq in pick and rolls
I trained for 3 years on getting the fundamentals right, 3pt shot, mid range, correct form ect ect now I'm leading my league in scoring by a lot. Just like mentioned, I do make some tough shots a couple times a game but the vast majority of scoring is catch and shoot jump shots and attacking close outs and finishing open layups and mid ranges. Advice in this video is 100% legit
So good to hear and congrats on leading the league!!
0:21 that's that LeFuvkYou Three
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Efficiency is the key! 👍
Always has been!!
Bro explain the offensive game of basketball in the simpliest way. this really helps men the most important skill is SHOOTING. shooting is gonna make the game way EASIER FOR YOU
Agreed, if you can shoot it opens up an entire new way to look at the game!
When you have a shooting situation, shoot, whatever is your fog %
Don't get fooled from those basketball videos by channels with millions of subscribers but actuallly pay attention to rare gems like this channels who give some real advice
Haha, really appreciate that mate!
This guy is 100% right. I was never the play maker or had a deep bag so my peers never thought I was good but my coaches like that I was, like he said, very aggressive for rebounds and defense. This wound lead to the shots he’s talking about so I needed to be good at the put backs or getting a little closer to the basket not having a bag
Can be a super effective player without using 30 dribbles! L9ve it mate!
All of the greats are incredible in the midrange, elbow, pull ups etc aka the basics. As much as I dislike Carmelo Anthony overall as a player and personality, his style of offense made him one of the greatest scorers to ever live. All he ever did was jab steps, shot fakes, single dribble pulls and other middy moves. You don't have to be fancy, just efficient.
100% agreed. It may not look aesthetically pleasing, but it gets results.
Man i really wish developed some playmaking and focusing to put effort in defense since he was flawless offensively
Amazing timing for me🙏🏾Started realizing I should be more focused on my shots, this video really solidified the idea, and for that I thank you
Nit a problem, glad I could help!
Excellent video to remind you on whats most important... getting buckets!!!
Absolutely! I appreciate it!
yo i just got back into competitive basketball after a while only playing pickup, and have been looking for *exactly* this video to remind me what i need to work on and what i don't need to work on - thank you thank you! 👊
So glad you're getting back into the game and that I was able to help. Keep me updated on the journey.
Great, GREAT advice, brother. Love your game clips, too. I watched an AAU game for elite pkayers a few weeks ago and was astonished that all ten guys played exactly the same, three dribbles, drive to the bucket and kick to the next guy, who was a clone of the first guy, who repeated the exact same thing. People were not shot ready on the catch, dod not cut, and all took a negative step to drive. This is why the best players incthe world are coming from Europe now. Shooting and cutting and off ball movement are taught at a young age there and ball and personnel movement is emphasized.
Completely agree. Coaching and playing overseas really taught me that there's a ton lacking over here in the states. We are great at creating 1 on 1 playmaker at an elite level, but Europe is great at creating overall skillsets with added fundamentals. You're right on.
Man, these are all Facts Facts Facts, I scored 47 points just from attacking the close outs and finishing through contact against older and bigger guys than me, so all that he said is all FACTS for me.
@@LolSue-t9l 47 points!! You're unreal!
Great video, simplicity and efficiency should always be the mindset.
100%. I appreciate that!
Thank you, I changed my training routine following this video. The goal is to score, not show off. Subscribed to your channel.
Much appreciated. I agree, being effective is really fun! 😂😂
Tx for this fam. Had a bad day Saturday then watched this video. Tonight I just concentrated on shooting 3s and attacking close outs. Stopped trying to be that other guy. Played much better. Appreciate the advice. 👍🏽
No problem mate. So glad I was able to help!
coach, you changed the whole way i view basketball man, thank you for your good advice man I appreciate it.
No problem at all! Glad I could help!
Love this. Ive been a basketball coach for over 30 years. Youre on point my friend. Very well presented. I see from the footage that you're in Australia. Im in Perth WA. Hope you're coaching some of our junior teams over there. Keep up the good work 👍
Awesome to hear, I'm glad that people are connecting with it. I'm actually flying to perth in a couple weeks, small world! I'm back in America now helping with highschool boys and girls for the season but we'll see if I end up back in australia for good.
Great video! I've started playing more basketball just recently and this gave me some important perspective on what I should focus on on the court. Thanks!
Awesome to hear! I'm glad this helped!
I don’t play anymore but dang I wish I saw this vid when i was younger. Definitely gonna teach this to my kid
Haha, wish we had access to youtube when we were kiddos. I'm definitely trying to pay it forward now
Man you really speak the truth,keep up the good work!!
Thanks mate, I appreciate the words.
Really great video man. Im glad UA-cam help me find your channel. I would love it if you made a video on how to drive in basketball because I'm still not very good at it.
Much appreciated, ill definitely do a video on this soon. Gota a lot more in the works.
You play a lot like me difference is you’re playing somewhere and I’m not. Hopefully by the holiday break that changes. Not ready to give up the dream yet. With the pedigree skills, knowledge and God-given natural ability along with my work ethic and insatiable competitive drive I know the right connections will come at the right time in God’s will. You earned a new sub for me, man. Great stuff and good footage very helpful to watch you for myself
Hopefully you get picked up somewhere. You making sure you're reaching out to clubs and coaches?
well I had a trainer/agent who was making false promises to me and we are no longer doing business together so now I am embarking on my own yet again. I met an older woman who has a close family friend that’s an agent who can maybe get me in Italy or Greece, but I haven’t heard back from her since we have met so right now I’m just in limbo. Don’t have an agent. Don’t have anybody to go to I thought about just looking up ball clubs that I would like to play for and then trying to reach out to them. Do you think that’s a good idea?
Great vid man! Helped me a lot!
Awesome to hear mate!!
I realize it is more easy and fun to be a role player guy
Way easier to keep a job or stay in rotation being a role player. It's even an important skill for star players to learn though if they want to have a long career. Then when you get that chance to be the man you take it!
Great take. And I hear that final fantasy 7 music sampled in the background lol
Greatly appreciated. And a fellow man of culture!
Thanks man I was literally looking at a bunch of change of pace stuff in iso vids but your vid really showed me the efficient way of scoring especially as how I’m a shooter too, contact finishes is what I lack so I’ll work on that of the close out thanks a lot
Awesome to hear mate. Change of pace is a useful tool for sure but better when you've got the ball in your hands a lot.
I was in my recovery now for my injury it hurts man , when I can't play with my team for upcoming games. And it also frustrates me when every single day past that I can't practice my skills.
Injuries suck, im sorry to hear that. I do know that tons of players come back looking at the game different after an injury though, being able to see things from the sideline etc.
Your shooting form is beautiful. So similar to Mike Dunn. Great video.
Thanks a ton, much appreciated. Alot of hours spent in the gym. 😂😂
This is facts. Can you please make a guide on being better at contested layups?
I will eventually, next video is footwork but I'll make a note on contested layups
@@themidrange awesome thanks coach. all you need is the three things you mentioned and a few counters to them
Awesome video, informative and glad I found your page
Thank you, much appreciated.
I swear im not the best nor the best shooter but I play with confidence and do this exact thing at pick up runs. Game of 13 I average 5-8 pts just by catch and shoot. catch and drive and move with hustle on defense. I play alot of team ball but when my team gives me more tocuhes on the ball I take that responsibility to give them one more pt or get someone else going. Smart basketball and play to Win
I pass up shots with quick decision if I know Im not feeling it. Reading the flow of the game is important. ex. 9 - 6 we up I would get more people involved to score 2 pts before i score another myself to finish the game
Those are the best players to hoop with, the ones that make quick decisions. Stay getting buckets mate!
Perfectly explained ‼️👌🏾
Thanks mate!
LOL 70% that was the mark I set for my son at the beginning of the summer. He is playing up this season and playing eighth grade basketball but as good as he was at shooting threes last year in sixth grade basketball and 12u I told him he needed to get to 70%. We worked on proper footwork like 1-2 steps and hop step shots, using an anchor pivot foot and catching and stepping into the shot. We worked on worked on catching off the shuffle and opening up on a swing with a reverse pivot into a three. He got to 70% and we tested it every week and last game he went 4-6 from the three point line and then 1-2 from inside the arch. He caught low and forced a hard close out and then pulled up forfeit one dribble using the one two step and hit a contested 16-17 fter. He had 14 pts in the second quarter and blew the game wide open. Second half he didn’t look to score and had 14 for the game. Yeah I love your videos. We spent a year focused on good shooting form and he would make on average 1,500 shots a week with 2,500 during last spring break being his record for a week. He was scared he wouldn’t make AAU team in the spring lol. But yeah focus I. On basic one two steps getting good lift and a good follow through and then as he got better kept adding onto what he had already mastered. I played basketball back In The 90’s lol but I was good and it was all I did for fun. Played Highs hook and went to Juco to play and broke my ankle dropped out and did what I was really good at boxing. Well I train boxers now but when my 10 year old told me he wanted to train basketball I had to get back into and I started watching UA-cam clips to refresh my memory. We used very little of what I saw but it did refresh my memory from basketball camps and basketball coaches that I had. Then boxing was the training approach I used. Obviously different techniques and different drills but the same approach. Drill and master the most essential skills. Leverage what your fighter or in my case my son does best on the court (shooting) and build off that. Then Have a small part of practice where we are developing a new skill that we will be learning next. Usually the last 15-20. Inures after he finishes his current routine. Efficiency is the key to being great and fundamentals are where it is at.
Love this mate! So glad to have like minded mentors out there for the young ones to learn from. Sounds like your son is already learning things and putting in the work that took me a long time to figure out on my own, well done! Interested in hearing how the rest of his journey goes!
facts,thanks man
No problem!
thanks for this video... I'm ready for the big leagues now
It's not for you, it's for strictly gamers that can beat video games
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Thanks for the video man this is really helpful, I'm good at 1v1 and iso but I become completely useless off ball. I'll start doing this now 😁
1 v 1 is super important too but it's only a small part of the game. Sounds like you're on your way! Keep at it!
Great video. I like the different approach that you bring to your video not about scoring 50 or being kyrie ball handler. Will definitely continue to watch your videos and as an athlete I will love to gather wisdom from you.
Really appreciate the kind words. I definitely want to get players on the right track and help them have the best chance possible to succeed as a basketball player. I know it doesn't get as many clicks or views that way but it's the outcome for the athlete that I want to be the focus.
Always happy to help where I can.
@ yeah your video popped up on my for you page and was shocked you hadn’t had as many views. Do you have instagram?
Great damn video!!! For the youngsters I'm going to say what you say here but emphasize hit open shots instead of 3 point shots, you are not wrong but I workout younger players so 3 is not in my vocab. because they are shooting these shots but really not working on the development of their whole game. I have to retool the youngsters I just picked up as clients because their habits are not good as they should be they will probably begin to hate me because I will not let them shoot 3's period mid range jump shots, 1 and 2 dribble pull ups. shots off screens, drive and stop pull ups but once they begin to see that I 'm really working on teaching them the fundamentals and they are able to just keep things simple and be effective they will appreciate what we have done but it takes some time to become fundamentally sound, once they turn that corner my goodness it'll be so good for them. Thanks for posting this really really excellent video here Top 10 of basketball videos on all of youtube for real !!!!!!!!!
Thanks man, really appreciate it. For sure always gotta tailor each workout for each individual but can never go wrong with the fundamentals.
I started basketball 3 months ago thanks to your video man I just realized that im adding useless stuff to the bag HAHAHA thanks man appreciate it
So glad I could help. Interested to hear if this helps you improve!
Love your vids bro, keep it up
Thanks a ton mate!
Thaaanks I'm getting close of 40 and play for fun in an amateur championship... i'm lucky i can still rely on my athleticism so i was mainly a slasher and a mid range shooter... lately my right knee started to hurt and your video came as the solution: im working on my 3's 😂😂😂
I'm glad to hear I was able to help but terribly sorry to hear about the knee. Always gotta keep evolving that game though so we can enjoy the game we love for longer.
Nahhhhh you funny for 0:32 😂😂😂
Earned a subscriber 🙏🏾
😂😂 appreciate you mate!
Thanks, I really need this
No problem at all. Let me know how if it helps.
this channel is a diamond in the rough fr, do you have a workout to improve shooting to get to that 7/10 mark? I've started basketball as a hobby later in life and i feel that lack of reps in my shot and i want to improve as efficiently as possible . Love the videos man !
Much appreciated mate. Ya ive got quite a few good shooting workouts I used myself over the years and in my coaching. I'll post them over the weeks as quickly as I can get them out. Until then, the simplest way is just a daily test (or as often as able) to shoot 10 in each spot mid range from 5 spots. Adding up to 50. If you do this everyday before your workouts it's a great warm up while also building reps. Then if time you can do it from 3s as well, overall 100 shots.
My last $2 says Ben Simmons hasn't seen this video.
😂😂 stray shots.
,💯 percent agree
Thanks for that mate!
Which players should we study that does the skills you explained in the video? Would it be a 3 and d guy I would need to study or a scorer I would need to study? (Btw your vids are really helping)
I would say watching good teams helps, someone like the Celtics. They do an excellent job of drive and kick and they each have their own way of doing it.
Glad to hear the videos are helping!
Bro i am now a national player thanks to you ❤
I cant tell if it's sarcasm or not but if that's true, congrats mate and that's awesome to hear!
Bro the title says “and why ur not improving” who said I’m not improving but great vid!
You're improving only when I say you're improving.
I agree.
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Mostly i stick to pure basics, passing and shooting.. i use fancy stuff when stuck in a situation and need to r creative, in a normal game that happens once.. and yeah i run alot😅
Fancy stuff is fun for sure! But should be the icing on the cake, not the foundation. Unless you're able to spend time on both then go for it! Yes running is so under rated! 😂😂
Thanks man
No problem mate!
hey coach this video makes a lot of sense for high level players but if you’re a high school or D3 player and you’re just a role player… what kinda exposure and attention are you realistically gonna get from the next level and higher level scouts?? these days you pretty much need to be the star player
If you can do these things you will have a far better chance at playing a higher level. The star player that doesn't need this in their arsenal is already the 1 in 1,000 that they probably aren't watching youtube videos.
Great Vid!🏀🏀
Greatly appreciated!
I was with you until you said 4th grade. Those kids can barely even shoot free throws well. That age and below is the time to learn dribbling and layups in particular.
😂😂 it was just a joke
what league did you play for in these clips?
This video was all from bigv in australia.
How about one on one? Whats my key to success there? Wouldnt dribbling help get past my defender?
Like in a game or one on one game? In a one on one game yes 100%. And even 5 on 5 I'm not saying beating your player isn't important, but if it takes multiple dribbles and moves you will likely have to also deal with help side and other defenders too. It can be done but hard to build an efficient play style that way.
@themidrange I have a hard time going around defenders when I play one on one. It's super annoying. Any tips? I'm an absolute amateur but so are the guys I play.
Are you able to dribble full speed right and full speed left? If so, being able to shoot, those three things alone should be enough to keep the defense off balance enough to see success.
@@themidrange I am better at dribbling on the left side at full speed. I'll work on my right more. My shot accuracy is decent though.
It's hard to guard someone that can go full speed either direction and shoot. If they have any counters it really just turns into a guessing game
great vid !!
Thanks mate!
this def help but i keep airballing my 3 pointers but am a good midrange shooter should i train my 3 pointer more in training or not cus im a inside player but i might play sf just incase since my school basket team aint serious
Just gotta slowly work your way out. Even if you're airballing, shooting like 20 a day from there can slowly build confidence and help your body gain strength to be able to be more consistent.
Great video
Thanks mate, greatly appreciated.
Hey thank you for this but my shots are about 3/5 at the 3 point line. My dribbles are good but idk how to improve them. like should i get more shifity or add to my bag?. im a good team player but i feel my dribbles have reached a some what plato. like my drives are perfect and i can get to the net but i want to add something to my dribbles if that makes sense. How can i improve them to the next level?. like do i get faster dribbles or add more moves?. i get what im asking is the opposite of what your saying what to do but please tell me what to do.
1k before 2025!
What level are you playing at? 3/5 is still 6/10 so still pretty good from 3.
For adding to your game, i think learning how to control the ball and get to your spots is more important than adding a move. I'll do a video on this and go more in depth, but basically where ever you are finding yourself often in a game, practice one move and one counter. It's far more beneficial than adding tons of dribble moves.
What about for people limited from shoot threes
It's really hard to play at a high level if you can't space the floor but not impossible. Have to be a master at another skill like I mentioned in the video. Best rebounder or best defender is a start. Can also just be a great team mate that is good at a bunch of other skills or intangibles , being a ball mover or defensive anchor.
how i can plan my workout if I'm not good dribbling a driving to the rim?
I'm working on a couple videos explaining how to do this. Basically you just want to mimick that situation and break it down. So you can Todd the ball to yourself, pump fake and do one or 2 dribbles to the basket
Just practicing different ways of getting to the basket. Reps are super important.
thank you
but the problem is that Im not very tall I am 6'1
Height doesn't matter if you're efficient.
Investing early 🫡
I have a question. How do you manage to do a shooting workout without a defender especially to develop as a 3PT shooter.
I love just the simple basic spot shooting. If you have a shooting machine or can go use one at a facility it's ideal. You can do like 50 in a row etc... with the timer as fast as you can to practice quick release. I still believe the majority of shots should just be basic catch and shoot under control. The only real way to play efficiently from the 3 is understanding when you can take your time and shoot a high percentage shot. If you have to rush it then you should attack or pass and try to get open again. Passing up good shots for great shots.
If you don't have a shooting machine, just toss the ball to yourself and catch and shoot, keeping it simple. I'll do a video soon on some of my favorite shooting drills since alot of people are asking.
I dont even do basketball and i like the video
😂😂 that might be the dopest compliment!
Do you think it's worth pursuing the dream of living off of basketball at a late age (14 rn)? i am disciplined and commited to it but i dont wanna do things too risky
It's definitely worth it IF you love it. But always managing the risks is smart too. I wouldn't throw everything else away to pursue a career in basketball but just know it WILL take a ton of time and effort. It all comes down to what you want to do within your means.
Hey I’m a High School Student with more year to go. What advice would you give me to be able to balance Basketball and School as I want to be successful both as a student and as an athlete / basketballer? Also my biggest problem is that it takes me almost 2 hours to get home and hoop as I live far from my school.
Congrats, but ya that can be really tough. It might be worth sitting down and putting a plan together to get the most out of the time that you actually DO have access to a court. Maybe ballhandling 5 minutes per day regardless, can do some footwork or ladder or agility drills when you don't have a court, then on days you can get to a court really lock in your workout. Plan what you will be doing ahead of time. I think this also helps with balancing school work. Allotting an amount of time each day or week you're going to spend.
@@themidrangeThank you for the advice. I find that 40 minutes after I get home which is roughly 5-5:30 ish I get so much done and feel so much better on games and on weekends sometimes if I can I go to the actual court for intense training sessions with my brother. Thanks again for the advice it really helped out a lot.
What if I’m the smallest player on the court? I’m forced to play as a playmaker. Otherwise I’m at a disadvantage. Should I just develop an all round game or focus on shooting first. I’m changing my shot mechanics since I’m not longer a kid so I want to know your opinion.
I dont think height would change the way I would recommend playing. Obviously if you're taller there's more room for error and flexibility in your playstyle, if you're the smallest then I would say shooting is incredibly important.
@@themidrangeI’m 5’9, and have good speed. Just yeah my shooting is bad rn due to changing my form and shot mechanics. Hopefully I’ll get to good shooting soon! It’s also hard to find courts to hoop at here where I’m at in the UK
Oh ya, I played ball there for a year. Very tough to find open courts. But shooting is a journey so just keep improving little by little, it opens up your game a ton.
i only stayed because of the Ninja Turtle shirt.
😂😂 I'm not mad at it.
please give me a shooting tip i am a 6'6 player who is built like shai if he was not shai gilgegous alexander basically the shai without his elite everything what im wondering though is how to fix my jumpshot because when i miss it is because flat arc or bad direction like it hits the left rim or right or maybe even back i noticed that basketball hoops are big and i should not be missing but i dont know how to fix it to consistently knock down shots if i had 2 things which are a 40 inch vertical and elite shooting id be a very elite player at everything else but i am not im decent at shooting just not efficiant how i want to be oh wait one minute ima watch that other video you jsut said but if you have any more tips please tell me
Ya hopefully I answered your question in that other video. Main thing is just shooting it straight. Missing left and right is usually a sign of more issues but keeping it straight means you're on the right track.
@@themidrange thanks bro
But if I do this I won’t be the cool kid at recess 😰
The sacrifices we gotta make!
This video would of been career changing years ago😂 damn, the game is so simple yet everyone complicates it
People love making things seem tougher than they are.
I disagree in order to get a d1 scholarship as a guard or forward you have to be the man on your High school team. You have to be the number one option with high usage rate. You should of clarified, The problem is when you get to the NBA, "THEN" you have to adjust your game to a certain role because you are not 6'10" like Durant with skills of a guard and are you are no longer a #1 option or even #2 or 3 option or even 4... You should never try to say handles are not important. They are more important than shooting because If you are short you are not even going to be able to get a shot off without handles. People will play up on you because they no you can't dribble. If you take away Trae Young's handles he would of never made it to the NBA
This wasn't a video of how to become a d1 player, this was a video of what skills you need to work on first and foremost. Most players want to know "how to make the nba" but they should really be learning first "how to make open shots". There's a process and most kids are skipping the steps.
In the video I also said there's nothing wrong with trying to be the man, but you gotta get on the team first.
I believe we're on the same page though, maybe I didn't do a good enough job clarifying.
Are you Australian bro?
Nah I'm not. Just played ball there.
Million dollar game
Thanks mate!
Luckly I am the guy on my team 🤣🤣
Get buckets then!!
@themidrange I finished second in leading scorer, and averaged 5 apg 🤣
That's what I like to see, congrats!
the intro music made me…
😂😂
i know bro did not say hezo
Did it ruin your day mate?
lol u funny for that
Which part?
no pffence but fu*k what this guy is saying, if youre good at basketball and its your dream, aim for the top and train like yourlife depends on it and never give up, if youre training to be a "rotational player first" then basketball is probably not your dream, go find a passion my boy or live a mediocre life, me personally im only decent at basketball so training like i want tobe lebron or kd would be stupid, but i have a different dream and i aim to be a star at it. no rando on youtube can tell me to stop trying to be "that guy" becuase its not statistically likely. work hard, aim high, and have good instincts. thats all the advice you need.
Hmm, I think you contradicted yourself here and missed the entire point of my video.
I addressed reasons why you and others are most likely not improving and are struggling to find the right skills to work on. If you're already doing that and seeing success you're probably not watching this video.
Secondly, no where did I say don't train hard or don't aim for the stars. In fact, im giving you the exact blue print to get there. Lebron and kd are perfect examples of people that play exactly like this 90% of the time. Difference is they can ALSO break out of the play because of the other skills they've added but the majority of their game is incredibly efficient just like this video teaches.
I hope you reach your basketball goals and continue to train hard. I was able to have an entire career from playing the game I love and have helped many others do the same. It's a beautiful game.
I see this all the time, dudes with fancy dribble moves but can't shoot. Makes no sense. The best players can get their shot off with 1 or 2 dribbles.
😂😂 I've seen it my whole life!
Draymond green* fake handoff
True, shoulda went with ol reliable.
Great video
Thanks mate!