On all the drills do you recommend doing a 1-2 step into the shot off the dribble or jumping behind it like it says.

You want to learn this drill going both ways so you are strong with both hands... they are adding a few things here... Reverse this for your dominant hand... (left)

Start with the ball at the left box outside the lane, your back to the basket.

Pass to your self by tossing the ball high so it bounces high at the left elbow of the court.

Run to the left elbow and catch the ball, your back to the basket, using a one-two stop, landing on your inside (left) foot first.

Pivot on your inside (left) foot, using a front turn toward the middle and face the basket.

Make a jab step with your right foot, while making a shot fake, showing the ball high.

Be in triple-threat stance and in position to shoot first. Create space by dribbling once with your right hand toward the middle of the free throw line.

Jump behind the ball. Pick up the ball in front of your shooting knee with your shooting hand on top and your balance hand under the ball.

Jump straight up and shoot a jump shot. Land in balance.

By separating this does it help? It helped me to understand it better because we can look at it one step at a time. yes? No?

yes but when he says jump behind the ball is it a jump stop or do you rcommend doing a 1-2 step into the shot.

I would say to do what is most comfortable for you Ben..... right now it might be the 1-2 and as you grow the jump stop might be fine... try them both out and see which one you like best.. and the one that gives you the best results.

I always liked the 1-2 myself and later in my coaching career we taught the jump stop in the lane, keeps you from charging.. keeps you from making rushed decisions. But this is just me.

Have you tried this out yet? Remember what I said about shooting at game speed... but THAT is for the moves you know and can do well... the new moves you are learning... slow and easy at first... good luck.

How about the arc on your shots now? Did that tip help you at all?
IF it messes your shot up... go back to what you do best. We can work on this slowly.

Ken

I have tried these drills out and they are great. When I did the shooting drills I did half jumping behind the ball like Monta Ellis and Half 1-2 step like Steve Nash. The arc has been working but still working on it. Thamks for the drills.

Coach Sar where did you get all those drills?

You're welcome Ben.

These came from a site where I have some stuff on... Coaches Clipboard.....let me know what you think....... I am sure that Jeff and Joe have some too... but I didn't find what I was looking for there...

The arc is a work in progress..... once you get it down... you won't even have to think about it... keep up the good work. I think that you are going to be a good leader with your work ethic.... all the guys you play with should work as hard as you do.

Ken

Coach Sar,
In practice we were working on the halfcourt trap.
How do you get out of a halfcourt trap on offence.

Are they trapping just as you come across half court OR after you make the first pass?

One thing for sure.. DO NOT dribble across half court IF they are going to trap you right away... reverse the ball and try to get the ball into the middle of the floor.

How about a video of you shooting free throws where we can see the arc on the ball now?