Use a Vivid Imagination to Supercharge your Training
/How often do you imagine yourself hitting a buzzer beater? If you're like me, all the time. Here's how you can leverage that imagination to supercharge your workouts.
Read MoreHow often do you imagine yourself hitting a buzzer beater? If you're like me, all the time. Here's how you can leverage that imagination to supercharge your workouts.
Read MoreEveryone sees the nasty crossovers, the dunks and the game winners. But what they don't see is what it takes to get there. Champions are crafted from the blood, sweat and tears they put into the offseason. But just in case you weren't persuaded already, here's 5 reasons why the offseason is the most important time for an athlete.
Read MoreSteph Curry, Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul. What makes these guys so special with the ball in their hands? This post analyzes clips of their ball handling moves and gives you three qualities that differentiate elite ball handlers.
Read MoreDesigning an offseason skills program is daunting task. Where do you start? In just 20 minutes, we show you how you can easily create a training program that will organize your offseason workouts.
Read MoreIf want to finish more consistently in the paint, then pay attention. Floaters can be your most valuable weapon against towering shot blockers. If you need more reason to start practicing floaters, this post breaks down video analysis of how the best players in the NBA have developed their own unique style for their floaters that allow them to consistently frustrate shot blockers.
Read MoreClutch free throw shooting can win or lose your team the game. But how much thought do you put into how you practice free throws? Are you sufficiently preparing yourself for pressure-packed free throws? Here's 5 ways to improve your late game free throw shooting through more effective practice.
Read MoreMany athletes (like myself) struggle with confidence. But it doesn't have to be that way. Using these 4 tips and Point Guard College's origins of confidence, you can build your confidence and achieve your goals.
Read MoreEvery team knew Ray Allen was an elite shooter. So how did he consistently get open with defenses specifically designed to stop him? To find out, this post analyzes clips of how Ray Allen utilized off-ball screens. I share the results with you and teach you how to become a better shooter by using Ray Allen's 2 simple techniques for effectively using screens.
Read More1 on 1 is a simple game that you've been playing all your life. But it provides a unique training atmosphere that players can use to raise their game to a new level. Here are 5 reasons why you should include 1 on 1 in your training program.
Read MoreGreat individual defense is severely underappreciated. What's more, there's very little discussion over the exact qualities that make up a great defender. In this post, I explain my three criteria for being an elite defender by looking at videos from great defenders like Shane Battier and Scottie Pippen.
Read MoreNBA players make the game look so easy. So how do the best players in the world consistently get clean looks at the basket? This post looks at videos of James Harden, Damian Lillard and Blake Griffin to analyze how they consistently beat their defenders. (Hint, it's all about manipulating your defender's balance).
Read MoreYour pregame meal provides you with the energy you need to perform at your best. But too often, athletes don't put enough thought into what they eat before a game. This post gives you simple and applicable suggestions to crafting your perfect pregame meal. One that will leave you feeling enertized and primed to perform. Rather than fatigued and sluggish.
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