Mastering the Reverse Layup: A Key Move for Scoring Against Defenders
The reverse layup is a game-changing skill, allowing players to finish at the rim even when defenders try to block their shot. Learn how to master this move with step-by-step instructions and drills for youth and high school players.
Mastering Post Defense: Strategies to Shut Down Any Post Player
From youth leagues to college hoops, defending the post is a battle of footwork, effort, and intelligence. Master key techniques to make life miserable for any back-to-the-basket scorer.
L Cut for Scoring Opportunities
Learn the fundamentals of the L cut, a key offensive move to get open and create scoring opportunities. Follow detailed steps and drills to perfect the technique.
Mastering the Art of Sealing in the Post
Learn the essential techniques for sealing in the post, including anticipation, using the forearm wall, and proper positioning for catching the ball. Get key drills to improve your post play.
How to Shoot a Bank Shot: Mastering the Fundamentals
Learn how to shoot a bank shot with proper form, trajectory, and arc. This guide covers the fundamentals and drills to help players master this essential skill.
Go-To Jab Move: Rocker Step Breakdown
Learn how to teach the rocker step jab move, a go-to isolation weapon for getting buckets or drawing fouls. Includes drills and legal timing breakdowns.
Scissor Step Breakdown: Change Speeds to Beat Defenders
Learn how to teach the Scissor Step move, a powerful change-of-pace tool for beating defenders. Includes drills, counters, and coaching progressions.
How to Use the Shoulder Fake to Beat Any Defender
Master the shoulder fake to beat defenders off the dribble or in the post. Learn when and how to use it for more space, better shots, and scoring confidence.
Mastering the Shoulder Bump Finish: How, When, and Why to Use It in Basketball
The shoulder bump finish is a powerful tool to create space and keep defenders off balance when driving to the basket. By combining a strong shoulder drop with precise footwork and a controlled dribble, players can improve their ability to finish through contact and increase scoring opportunities. This article breaks down the move into simple drills that build muscle memory and confidence, perfect for players at any level.
Perfecting the Spin Move: How to Master One of Basketball’s Most Explosive Dribble Moves
The spin move is one of basketball’s most dynamic and effective ways to beat defenders and finish at the rim. This guide breaks down the move’s mechanics, teaches essential drills, and shares coaching tips to help players of all levels master the spin — whether in transition, isolation, or traffic. Learn how to protect the ball, generate explosive movement, and finish with confidence.
Mastering the Deceleration Step: The “Slow Step” Finishing Move for Youth and High School Players
This article teaches coaches how to implement the deceleration step, or “slow step”, into their players’ finishing toolkit. Includes setup, teaching tips, and level-specific breakdowns.
Teaching the Pump Fake: How to Sell It, Beat Defenders, and Get Buckets
The pump fake is one of the most powerful scoring tools in basketball, when paired with proper footwork and timing, it can turn good players into elite scorers. Learn how to teach, sell, and apply the pump fake across all levels.
Efficient One- and Two-Dribble Pull-Ups: Footwork, Closeouts, and Scoring in Rhythm
Over 75% of college-level buckets come off two dribbles or less. Learn how to score efficiently off the bounce by attacking closeouts, using smart footwork, and elevating quickly into your pull-up jumper.
Disrupting Dribblers: Teaching Active Hands and Crossover Pressure Defense
This article teaches coaches how to train defenders to use active hands and crossover pressure to disrupt dribblers and passing lanes. Includes execution tips, drills, and youth/high school adjustments.
Defensive Rebounding Fundamentals: How to Box Out and Control the Glass Like a Pro
Taj Gibson breaks down defensive rebounding in this coach-ready guide. Learn how to teach youth and high school players to box out, meet first, and chin rebounds like a pro.
Mastering the Same Foot Layup (Goofy Foot Finish) for Youth and High School Basketball
This article teaches youth and high school coaches how to teach the same foot layup—an effective finishing move that disrupts defenders’ timing. Includes drills, coaching tips, and game applications.
Off-Ball Movement Breakdown: EuroLeague Cuts, Screens, and Spacing Reads
Learn elite off-ball movement using EuroLeague film: cut on post touches, time your screens, read the tag, and cut off pick-and-rolls to create scoring opportunities.
Teaching Players How to Be Dangerous Without the Ball
Discover how to teach players to become threats without the basketball. This article breaks down cutting angles, screens, movement reads, and off-ball drills to improve your team’s offense.
Legal Defensive Positioning and Verticality: How to Play Aggressive Defense Without Fouling
This breakdown covers how to teach legal on-ball defense and vertical contests without fouling. Learn how to pressure the ball, play vertical at the rim, and stay disciplined on defense—ideal for youth and high school coaches.
Teaching Closeouts: Traditional vs. Sprint-Stop Technique
This article breaks down how to teach both traditional and sprint-stop closeouts. Learn coaching cues, common mistakes, and how to apply each method for youth and high school defenders.