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5 Tips for Basketball Tryouts
Photo By: Nick Hubbard Basketball tryouts can be intimidating for young athletes who have never had to compete to earn a roster spot before. They are put in a unique position and asked to fight for a chance to make a team to play a game they love. While it can be scary at first, […]
Continue readingWhat is the Point Guard Position in Basketball?
The point guard position is one of the more prominent in basketball because they have so many responsibilities and have the ball in their hand so much. Most people can pick out a point guard because they start the offense for their team. What is a point guard exactly and what are their responsibilities? They […]
Continue readingThe Tallest Point Guards in NBA History
The allure of a big point guard is obvious. Their size advantage can make them a versatile threat who can be a nightmare to defend. The downside is that they usually have to defend smaller, quicker players who can also be pesky defenders. The tallest point guards in the NBA were able to overcome these […]
Continue readingThe Value of the Basketball Bounce Pass
Photo By: Nick Hubbard The basketball bounce pass is one of the most fundamentally solid, yet under-appreciated plays in the sports. Whether making a post entry pass or zipping up court on a fast break, the bounce pass is one of the most effective and valuable ways to move the basketball. Below are four reasons that […]
Continue readingThe Best Point Guard Dribbling Drills
Few skills are more important to any position in basketball than dribbling for point guards. Being able to handle the ball is important for running and offense, attacking the basket, and finding an open teammate. The best point guard dribbling drills for basketball take a complete approach to ballhandling. You won’t maximize your ability if […]
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