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Tips to Becoming a Great Rebounder

guest — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:09 GMT

Being a great rebounder does't require you to be the tallest or most athletic person on the floor. It is usually about techniqe and simply wanting the rebound more then anybody else on the floor. Here are a few tips and drills from BasketballHQ.com on becoming a great rebounder. Checkout the drills below and then go see the rest of our free Basketball Rebounding Drills.

Tips

React quickly to the shot. So whether you are on defense or offense when the shot goes up you are already battling for position.
Always keep your hands up ready to rebound when the shot goes up.
Try to get the ball at your highest point. Don't wait for it to come down to you, jump up and get it.
Don't get too far under the basket to rebound.

Drills

Superman Rebounding Drill

Superman Revers Finish Rebounding Drill

Kevin Love Rebounding Drill

5 Spot Rebounding Drill

Tips to Becoming a Great Ball Handler

guest — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:11:49 GMT

What does it take to be a great ball handler? It takes a lot of hard work but it also takes knowing what to do and having the right tools. Here are a few tips and drills from BasketballHQ.com to help you become a better ball handler.

Tips

Always practice dribbling with your eyes up.
Find drills that continue to challenge you as a player. Don't repeat an easy drill everyday.
Push yourself and don't be affraid to mess up. If you aren't loosing the basketball during a drill then you aren't challenging yourself enough.
Use a change of speed when dribbling. If you only go at one speed the whole time you are easy to guard.

Drills

In the Box Ball Handling Drill

Double Behind the Back Tennis Ball Toss Drill

3 Dribble Partner Tennis Ball Toss Rhythm Drill

Tips to Become a Great Shooter

guest — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:26:30 GMT

Want to become a better shooter? That is a silly question because obviously everyone wants to be able to shoot better. So the real question is are you willing to do what it takes to become a better shooter? Here are a few tips and instructional videos to help you become a better shooter. For more shooting drills and videos checkout BasketballHQ.com.

Shooting Tips

Be down ready to shoot the basketball so that when you catch it you can go right up with it.
Step into your shot and get your body moving towards the basket.
Make sure that you are squared up to the basket.
Hold your follow through and land straight up and down, don't kick your leg out.
Have confidence in your shot and only shoot good shots if you can.

Shooting Videos

Hope this helps! Comment below if you have any questions?

BasketballHQ.com Weekly Update

guest — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:19:52 GMT

Being able to shoot the basketball well requires you to put a lot of time into practice but not only do you need to work hard you need to know the right drills to use. With over 80 different free basketball shooting drills you should be able to find what you need to start working on becoming a better shooter today!

Free Basketball Shooting Drills

BasketballHQ.com Weekly Update

guest — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:51:48 GMT

For those of you who are not aware of what BasketballHQ.com is we are a basketball site that offers free HD video basketball drills, plays, workouts, and also coaching articles, etc. for all ages and levels of coaches and players. This post is not just going to be an add but is going to try and give you tools that will help you become a better coach. This thread will give weekly updates on what is being added to the site as well as provide info that will help you become a better player or coach.

If you are unsure of what to do when you get in the gym or are just looking for some new workouts then you need to checkout our free Basketball Training workouts. Having the right tools can make all the difference.

Checkout some of the teaching videos that we offer as well.