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The Execution "X Factor"

Incorporate these strategies to help your team execute more effectively.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 03/18/2013

3 Drills to Become a Lightning-Quick Shooter

It's one thing to be a good shooter; it's another to be a quick shooter who makes buckets. Here's how to speed your shot and be even harder to defend.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 03/18/2013

Video: How John Wall Divided His Training Time

In this video, John Wall describes the work he put in as a teenager--and what he may have done differently if given a do-over.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 03/18/2013

5 Jump Rope Drills to Improve Quickness

Want to improve your explosivness and quickness? All you need is a jump rope. Here are five different jump-roping exercises that will improve your athleticism on the basketball court.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 03/18/2013

Video: Should Basketball Be Your Life?

In this video, Kyrie Irving explains why basketball should be something you work hard at--but not something you sacrifice your entire life for.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 03/18/2013

2 Transition Defense Drills for Point Guards

Try these drills used by Duke University's storied basketball program to better prepare your point guards for transition defense situations.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 08/07/2012

Signals: An Official's Communication Tool

Clear and concise communication using proper hand signals and body language, together with a commanding voice, are necessary ingredients for successful officials

  • Basketball
  • Published: 08/07/2012

How Duke Sets Up 3-Pointers in Transition

Point guards leading a fast break can find open 3-pointers if they move properly. Here's how Duke University practices the scenario to create 3-point opportunities.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 08/07/2012

The 'Pick the Picker' Drill

Add another pick to the pick-and-roll drill and you suddenly have great scoring options. Here's how.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 01/28/2013

Tony Parker Game Drills: Side Pick and Roll

The pick and roll is one of the most simple plays in basketball, but when executed correctly can be difficult to defend. Try this drill to run this play more effectively.

  • Basketball
  • Published: 05/07/2013
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