Buck is a legend in my hometown and a tremendous player back in his day. He played at Idaho state and professionally in Mexico. So when a camper asked him what the best part of his game was, my ears perked up. Buck replied simply, “my best skill as a player was my conditioning.”
Read MoreIn any drill, the first shot and last shot are the most important because they’re the most similar to game shots. Here’s why...
Read MoreI recently started a timer during my workouts and it's made them more fun and more challenging. Here are some tips to using a timer in your training.
Read MoreSteve Kerr was one of the best shooters in history coming off the bench. How did he do it? This post takes a look at one specific drill he used with San Antonio Spurs shooting coach Chip Engelland and how I altered it for my own workouts.
Read MoreWhen most players work on their skills, they practice the exact same movement over and over again. Although repetitions are important, this is a big mistake.
Read MoreThe season is right around the corner. It's time to start training like it. Read this to make sure you're doing everything you can to prepare for the season.
Read MoreI think back to my old workouts and cringe. They were ugly. This post is here to ensure that you don't make the same mistakes I did.
Read MoreIf you're at all like me, your basketball career is filled with obstacles. I used to absolutely despise those obstacles until I learned this trick.
Read MoreIn the grind of the offseason, it's easy to get lost in the day to day shuffle and lose sight of the big picture. Ask yourself these 7 questions to get yourself back on track and jumpstart your offseason training.
Read MoreA rundown tennis facility in Russia--with only a single, dingy court--produced more top 20 tennis players in a 3 year period than the entire United States. How did such a small area produce such amazing talent? 3 training tips that will revolutionize your practice and maximize your talent.
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 MoreHoopGains is your ultimate guide to basketball skill improvement and becoming mentally stronger. Accelerate the effectiveness of your training with tips from a professional basketball player.
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