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August 20, 2008

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Vertical Leap

Filed under: Basketball — alanlargo @ 12:00 am

Do you feel like you are stuck to the ground? Have you ever dreamed of dunking on someone or blocking the shot of the tallest guy on the other team?

All these dreams are possible and they all involve vertical jumping ability. If you can increase your vertical jump, you will be able to accomplish athletic feats you only dreamed of, like spiking a volleyball and dunking a basketball.

Believe it or not, with extra explosive power that comes with an increased vertical, you will even run and accelerate faster! So the question is, how can you increase your vertical and what exactly does it take to get consistent results?

There are a few major factors at work during a vertical jump. Once you understand what it takes to leave the ground behind you, you will know which training regimens will be the most effective. It has been found that the height of a vertical jump is directly related to the acceleration of the center of gravity when the feet are last touching the ground.

In other words, the faster your body is moving upward when your feet leave the ground, the higher your vertical jump. What does it take to increase the speed of your center of gravity? There are a few major factors involved including relative strength and reactive strength.

Relative strength is your personal strength-to-weight ratio. Who do you think will jump higher, a power-lifter who weighs in at 300 lbs and can squat 800 pounds, or an Olympic lifter who weights in at 150 lbs but can squat 450 lbs? If you guessed the Olympic lifter, you are right! But why is this true?

It is true because the Olympic lifter can squat three times his bodyweight. Although the power lifter can squat almost twice as much as the Olympic lifter, when the power lifter wants to jump he has to propel all 300 lbs of his body upward. The power lifter is built like a rhino and while super strong, we all know a grasshopper jumps much higher than a rhino.

It is all about strength-to-weight ratio, or relative strength. So how do you increase it? You increase it by either losing weight or becoming stronger. You can rapidly increase your relative strength through dead lifts and squats.

The next piece of the huge vertical puzzle is called reactive strength, or Plyometric ability. Have you ever seen those guys who are as skinny as twigs but can practically head butt the rim?

They have an attribute called plyometric ability, or reactive strength. Those guys rely on the elasticity of their tendons to store energy from a run up and direct that energy into the ground rapidly on their last step, propelling their body upward!

You can increase this aspect of athletic ability by a type of training exercise that is called plyometric training. Plyometric training exercises are exercises meant to increase your bodys ability to store and release energy more effectively.

If you have both of these aspects of strength, the only aspect left that could help you increase your vertical is called speed strength, or the rate at which your body develops force.

This is a byproduct of Olympic lifting. Once you have all three of these aspects, all you need is some mobility and you will be flying high in no time!

Alan Largo is the creator and administrator of Best Vertical Jump and strives to assist others identify with their current physique through informative reviews. You are invited to visit Best Vertical Jump to read his most recent article review.

August 12, 2008

How to Shoot a Basketball - The Three Step System

Filed under: Basketball — Great_Info @ 12:00 am

The subject of how to shoot a basketball is one that is close to many people’s hearts. “Within that ring lies greatness”, that’s probably what Shakespeare would have had to say on the subject! (If he’d been alive) and even in the modern era it is not only great playwrights that worry about how to shoot a basketball. That is the job of most of us who have ever messed about shooting some hoops, and dreamed of being Michael Jordan. This thinking leads to good challenges on the basketball court to improve, and an ongoing effort to improve our shooting technique and other factors that are directly under our control. In this article, I am going to look at some of the factors that influence how to shoot a basketball and how you can go about improving your basketball game in a gradual and predictable way.

The first factor to consider in it how to shoot a basketball is your foot placement. The reason this is paramount is because ultimately everything ties in to your body balance and how your body is centred. Because it is that balance, which properly allows you to get into the correct posture and position to shoot the ball effectively. In practice, what this means, is that you should have your feet placed in a stable manner, and most of your body parts bent prior to shooting the basketball. So for example, you would be flexed at the knees, with pressure evenly spread on your ankles, and your wrist bent slightly to allow you to get maximum thrust on the basketball before you propel it forwards.

The next factor to consider is how your eyes are. You need to make sure that you are focusing clearly on the basketball ring and not on the basketball itself. This is a mistake that beginners often make when they first start out with basketball, in that they are so focused on their own body position that they tend to lose sight of the main goal, which is obviously to score a basket. One aspect of this though that does differ between different teaching styles, is which part of the basket rim you should focus on. Some say it is the most forward part of the rim you should focus on, some say the backboard just above the rim, and some even say you should focus on the left or the right of the rim depending on which of your eyes is dominant when taking the basketball shot. In practice, this is quite a difficult thing to consider, and so try the four types out and then choose which ever method works best for you.

The third factor, that we are going to consider in this article is your hand position, and how you hold the basketball. This really is a critical factor. If you hold the basketball too high, then you won’t get enough leverage on it, and you won’t be able to get the correct speed or spin, in order to give the basketball the correct momentum to go in the right place. But too low, and you will find that you don’t have enough control over it. Basically, you need to experiment, find a hand grip position that allows you to have sufficient control over the basketball, but at the same time, allows you to have the dexterity of touch, to enable you to have the feel to make the shot.

If you examine these three steps. Take action and practice, then you will be well on the path to mastering the beautiful game! To discover more basketball tips, tricks and strategies. Visit the links below for up-to-date basketball information and techniques.

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July 29, 2008

Michael Jordan - From Unlikely Basketball Player To Internationally Known Superstar

Filed under: Basketball — teahupoo @ 12:00 am

Michael Jeffery Jordan is probably one of the most well known names in the world of basketball. He was born on February 17, 1963 in New York City. Jordan was responsible for making National Basketball Association or the NBA famous, during the 1980s and 1990s. He is the fourth child of his parents, James R. Jordan, Sr. and Deloris Jordan.

As he developed his interest for basketball the high school he went to wouldn;t let him play because of his height, a few months later he went from being 5′11″ to 6′3″. He then got a basketball scholarship in 1981 from the University of North Carolina because of his impressive records in school. In the 1982 NCAA Championship game he made the game winning jump shot, as which he says is the turning point in his career and what made him what he is today.

He then started his pro career in 1984 when he signed with the Chicago Bulls. When he turned pro he was soon a public icon and he was also on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the headline, “A Star Is Born”. He won the NBA championship from 1991 to 1993 and was then known as the best basketball player around. Although many people disliked him, many loved to see him dunk from the free throw line. As that is what he was most famous for doing in those times and what gave him the nickname of Air Jordan. This is also the name of the signature shoes that just about every kid wants.

In October 1993, he took a temporary leave to go play baseball but wasn’t really good at it at all and the only reason he even left basketball was because of the loss of his father, he joined back in 1995 again. He then won it again by winning the NBA championships from 1996 to 1998. He then took another break again in 1999 to return back again in 2001, but this time he would join the Washington Wizards. He played with the team till 2003.

Michael Jordan was part of two award winning gold medalist Olympic teams. His first team won the first gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics and the second one was in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. He set a record in NBA by making the highest career regular season scoring average of 30.1 points per game. He was the best that ever lived I think and he was my favorite player for a number of years until Carmelo Anthony and Labron James started to play in the NBA. He will always be remembered as making history and he will always be the one who first dunked from the free throw line. Even though he was a small guy once he grew fast into the NBA.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about basketball as well as basketball equipment at http://www.nsearch.com

What You Need To Know To Be A Good Basketball Coach

Filed under: Basketball — teahupoo @ 12:00 am

If you have decided that you want to coach a basketball team you will want to start with the bare minimum and that is to know and understand the essentials of the game and the core concepts. Once you grasp this part of coaching you will be able to get all of the players on the same page and coordinate a game that everyone loves to participate in as well as to watch.

Basic concepts include the obvious, such as having to opposing teams. Although there will be more players on your team, only five are allowed on the playing court at one time. The goal here, although it may seem simple, is to have each team work together to try and get the basketball thrown through the hoop. Sounds easy enough but you have to remember and never underestimate the opposing team’s defense. Getting the ball through the hoop is how points are scored and like most other games, the high scoring teams, wins. Again, sounds fairly simple but now you have to factor in the rules of what is allowed and what is not. This always makes things just a bit tougher.

For example, when the ball is in play, a holding call will be placed on the player by the referee if the ball is held too long. This gives the team a penalty and allows the opposing team to either gain control of the ball or in some cases the referee gives the opposing team what is called a free shot. During the free shot a designated player is allowed to throw the ball without any interference from opposition. The ball has to be thrown from a specified distance as well. Dribbling is a huge part of the game of basketball. Dribbling is the fast short strokes that a player bounces the ball continuously while it is in motion or play. The dribbling also has to occur within a specified area of the playing court at all times or the referee will call the play or the ball out of bounds.

Basketball has been enjoyed in the United States since around 1891. It was developed for the intent of giving rugby players a way to stay in shape during their off season. Back then, rugby was a very popular sport but it did not take long for the country to embrace the game of basketball and soon after the YMCA gymnasiums were formally accepting the game as well as developing regulations and rules that are still adhered to today. Basketball is now an international sport and is recognized by the National Basketball Association (NBA). Basketball is also accepted and enjoyed on a professional level where literally millions of spectators pay for tickets to entertain the sport of basketball.

Because of the explosive growth of basketball coaching has also become a multi million dollar business as well. Coaches have had to literally develop an art to coaching by teaching teams how to interact and work as a team towards the same objectives.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about coaching basketball as well as basketball equipment at http://www.nsearch.com

How To Be A Proficient Coach In The Game Of Basketball

Filed under: Basketball — teahupoo @ 12:00 am

Being part of a basketball team or even leading the team requires certain tactics and strategies that must be put into play. The game of basketball is about a lot more than just shooting some hoops. It requires a lot of planning and preparation in making a strong team and helps the players to play their best.

Basketball is really a sport that requires someone who is a trained coach to lead a team. Coaches need to have the proper skills such as the knowledge about conditioning that is done on a daily basis so that players are limber and prepared for the game which also reduces any injuries caused from the stress of the game. Basketball is a game of high physical contact and it is intense physically therefore the team is required to be able to move around quickly and efficiently on the court. Part of the conditioning for basketball requires running practice, training and conditioning the team members to learn how to shoot the ball correctly, dribble, and utilize their offense and defense at all times.

It is also a job of the coach to ensure the safety of his players during conditioning as well as during the game. Basketball is a game where there is a high risk of injury because of the pushing, the running, and the nature of the speed involved. It is also very important that once a player sustains an injury regardless of the magnitude of it that the coach does not push the player and add further strain to the injury. It is essential that any injuries are taken care of in their entirety before the player returns to the game.

Both physical and mental preparation need to be addressed for each and every game. A player can be in top notch physical condition but if the player is not mentally right it is likely that he will not perform well in that game. Respect is a very large part of the game and players need to understand that during the game and also during practices. It is the coach’s job to make sure that players walk away from a game feeling both physically and mentally good in the event of a win or a loss.

Coaching a game such as basketball requires diligence constantly and players need a continual understanding of the game and its basics. This has to be done consistently and with a firm but at the same time caring hand. Coaches are very special
people that can leave a lasting impression on players for years to come. Players will need continual reinforcement and believe it or not need to understand how to both win and lose effectively.

Having the right mindset is extremely important when it comes to playing any game at all and so is morale. Teams that have not unified and that have low morale will essentially have low numbers of wins as well. The responsibility of this lies largely in part of the coach as it is his job to make sure that no matter what morale stays high.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about basketball as well as sports gear at http://www.nsearch.com

July 23, 2008

How To Guarantee Your Basketball Skills And Talent

Filed under: Basketball — rali3iverson @ 12:00 am

One of the worst things you can do when it come to achieving your Basketball goals is failing to Set them and knowing exactly what you want. Let me explain:

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SYTEMIZED, Over Proven BLUEPRINT for setting your goals and allowing yourself to achieve them, you are dead in the water (I mean It!)
Keep this in mind… “Failing to plan is planning to Fail” Read That Again:
“Failing to plan is planning to Fail.” Do you Understand what that means?

It means if you do not have a plan, you’re going to fail! You should, and must have a plan for your workouts, your goals, getting exposure, developing your game, and an action plan. If you don’t have ALL of these, you are making a huge deadly mistake!

Let’s get something straight, this is really important so stop what you’re doing and pay attention!
You have to Dress and act the part that you want, not the part that you have! Read That Again:
You have to Dress and act the part that you want, not the part that you have! If you want to become ALL-STAR baller in the pros, you have to dress and act like one…

Well Rali, how do I do that? I’m Glad you asked. You see, All-STAR ballers in the pros don’t let things like relationships; family, Friends, and obstacles get in their way… They do not let all these little things get in the way of their Dream, and that is what makes them amazing!

Here are some things that ALL-STAR Ballers Do:

-They dedicate their whole life to basketball

-They commit themselves to the game.

-They sacrifice certain things like hanging out with friends, significant others, family members to practice and focus on their game.

- They practice when they are tired and feeling lazy.

-They eat proper nutrition, get plenty of sleep and do not poison their body with things like alcohol and drugs.

-They will do whatever it takes to be the best… No matter what!

-They believe that they can be the best, no matter how good or great the competition is!

And the list goes on and on…

Do you get my drift? These are just a few of the things that you are going to have to start doing right now if you even want to think about being an NBA-All-star.

Here’s what I want you do right NOW! Not in five minutes after you eat, or not in 2 minutes after you get done reading this. Go get a piece of paper and something to write with… You got it? Good, let’s continue.

I want you to title the piece of paper: “What I will do To Achieve My Basketball Goals” Then I want you to write down your basketball goals, very detailed, where you want to play, what position, how many points, assists, boards you will average.
Exactly what you want to achieve as precise as you can get. How many games will you win? Championships etc…

Right underneath your goals I want you to write down all the things you are going to do to achieve those goals.
Just like all the things The NBA ALL-STARS do. Write down all the things that you think another baller that failed to achieve their goals would not do (this is powerful) If you do all the things that basketball failures would not do, you’re going to be in great shape. If you think this exercise is silly, Don’t! This is exactly what I do with Some of the amazing pro ballers I work with, and it works.

The last part of this Exercise is to put this up where ever you spend the most time at, your kitchen, room, computer desk, car, etc…
Where ever your going to see it the most, the better. This will allow you to keep your head focused and remember what your goals are and all the things that you are committed to doing to achieve those goals.

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July 14, 2008

Basketball Training for Big-Time Immediate Results

Filed under: Basketball — dlemanczyk @ 12:00 am

Basketball players need immediate results in order to compete at a high level. Since the players in todays game are so athletic, physical training becomes the grand separator. In designing an effective training program, a player needs to understand two major focal points;

* Individual skill practice must take place on a daily basis
* Conditioning/Training does not replace individual skill practice

Once the above two factors are understood, immediate progress has been made. If you are a smart player, you will make your skill work, conditioning because of how hard you work. But, as stated previously, it does not replace conditioning. Think of it as a double benefit. The daily skill work requirement of a big-time player is ball handling, passing, defending, rebounding, and movement training. The fundamental skills of basketball must be mastered and are considered imperative for a players success.

* Ball Handling
A player needs to master handling a basketball in a stationary style first. This is a prerequisite to moving with a basketball. Anyone who does not have absolute mastery over a basketball needs to focus on the Maravich Drills for their stationary movement. Most of my athletes start their individual workouts with five minutes of this nonstop at a very high intensity level.

Once mastery is attained, basic movements are used for traveling ball handling. Moves that are used in the game are emphasized. These game-time moves include change of direction, hesitation, in and out, crossover, in and out into crossover and pull back into crossover. These moves are critical for big-time results and are used in the game.

* Passing
If you have a wall to pass to, you have all you need. Make a mark on a brick wall and hit it one hundred times with your bounce, chest, overhead, one hand underhand, one hand overhand, and lob passes. Concentrate on starting every pass in the triple threat, strong with the ball position. Keep the basketball to yourself and do not give it away.

Once you have mastered the stationary passing, you can progress to moving. You can use that same wall, just take a strong dribble to the left or right and then go through the same series of passes. Once you master once dribble, proceed to two dribbles.

* Rebounding
Rebounding is timing, the ability to read the ball off the rim, and positioning. Like all the other skills, proper repetition will give way to serious results. When you perform your shooting drills, follow all of your shot, and finish them. Take the ball strong to the rim with authority. Shooting drills are the keys to rebounding and this is due to your repetitions of reading the ball off the rim.

* Defense and Movement Training
Since my retirement from professional basketball, I have realized there is a serious void in this area. There are tremendous individual skill coaches out there who do a great job but there is a lack of movement training coaches. To give you another example, why would a player who has not mastered his own bodily movement try to add weight to it? A body is only as efficient as his levers allow him to be. Remember, it is not always the skills or a weightlifting program as much as it is the players ability to move randomly.

Dave Lemanczyk is the C.E.O. of Dave Lemanczyk LLC, a leading developer of superior human performance products in today’s fitness industry. http://www.basketballstrength.com

July 13, 2008

How Do You Get Instant Massive Basketball Exposure Part 2

Filed under: Basketball — rali3iverson @ 12:00 am

We are going to go over the step-by-step process of getting your named spread like wild fire to 1,000’s of coaches, teams and great contacts. Moving on.

One of the deadliest mistakes I see ballers doing, is sitting back thinking that coaches and teams are going to find them. Good luck with that one! You must, and I mean you must contact and develop relationships with coaches and teams RIGHT NOW!

Even if that team or school is not one you want to go play for, just having the contact is worth and could save your career. Here are some easy, effective ways to get in touch with coaches and teams. Simply email them, call them, or send them a letter or footage of your game.

One thing you have to understand is that these teams and coaches need you as much as you need them, and they would love if they didn’t have to go flying around the country looking for players. You are saving them a lot of headaches, and long flights, that I am sure they would much rather spend coaching basketball or spending time with their family.

You will be contacting the teams, and coaches that are looking for you and what you have to offer. Now when you contact them, don’t just say, “hello my name is… and I want to come play for you.” They here this all day.

Instead, be more personal, do some research on the coach, his team, records stats, and history. They will just simply melt if you know some things they might not even have known about their team, it also shows that you are a student of the game, and not just another baller that thinks he is the best in the world.

Pro Secret.

And also tell them, that you were wondering if they might be interested in you, but if they weren’t, could they reefer some other coaches or pass you information along to someone that would be able to help you and might be interested in your game.

Just by saying that, you can get your name out to 1,000’s of coaches literally over night, they will be more then happy sending your name and info to a good friend of there’s or a team they they know you have a shot at. It’s like having your own PRO recruiter working for you for free.

I know a bunch of ballers that have used this tip to get tot he Division-1 level, Steve Nash as a matter of fact. Remember, there are a lot of ballers out there that believe they can get to the next level, just like you, they are hungry, eager and determined.

But you can’t always just play harder, you have to play smarter too! Get out there right now and be pro active and watch all the great things that will happen.

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July 9, 2008

The Secrets Behind A Quick Release

Filed under: Basketball — rali3iverson @ 12:00 am

We hear it all the time, that player has a quick release, or man that baller shoots the ball fast. But, is it really as it may seem, do some players shoot the ball faster then others? From what I have seen and studied, no!

The difference between someone having a quick release and someone that takes more time to shoot is what they do before they catch the ball that makes the difference. The quickness of your release is not what you do when you catch the ball; it is what you do before you catch the ball. You see, if you do the things that you are suppose to before you catch the ball then you will be one step ahead of the game. Then, when you catch the ball, all you will have to do is simply shoot it.

In the NBA they call this the 2 second shoot drill. Meaning that you have to get you shoot off in 2 seconds or less from the time you receive the ball.

They also call this ready on the catch. Let’s look at the keys to the 2 second shoot drill.

1. Have your knees bent.

2. All ten fingers facing towards the ceiling

3. shooting foot back

If you look at the picture above you will see all three aspects of the being ready on the catch being performed.

He has his knees bent which allow him to go straight up with his shoot as oppose to catching the ball then bending his knees then shooting. Basketball is a game that should be played low to high, not high to low.

The next component to being ready on the catch is to have your shooting foot back. This enables for you to get into rhythm of your shoot. It is very hard to have any rhythm when both of your feet are parallel with each other. When your shooting foot is back you can then step into your shoot when the ball is on its way, giving you rhythm and momentum to your shoot.

And the last component to the ready on the catch drill is to have all ten fingers pointing towards the ceiling. This enables to you catch the ball in the proper position without having to change your hand placements.

Most players have their fingers or hands down, which require for you to move them before you catch the ball in order to catch the ball.

When you have all fingers pointing towards the sky, the ball will just land right in your hands ready for you to shoot.

In the picture you will also see how everything is lined up with each other. His head is straight under his shoulders, his shooting foot is not to far back. His elbow is lined up with his knee, and his feet are pointing to the direction of the hoop.

These crucial aspects are the difference between the quick shooters and the slow ones. If you prepare yourself before you get the ball you will be that far ahead of the competition. You should always be thinking about the next play, and how you can better yourself to be more prepared.

Work on the two second shoot drill in practice or by yourself and watch as you turn into a fast, effective shooter.

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Basketball Secret Key To Success

Filed under: Basketball — rali3iverson @ 12:00 am

It’s simple and it’s basic, your number # 1 secret of success will always be knowing your “Niche” and using it to separate yourself form every other baller out there. This is the most over-looked art of figuring out what your coach really needs and developing an identity on the court.

What is a Niche? I’m glad you asked! Your niche is how you are different from everyone else. It is the one aspect that you are great at, not good at, but great at.

It is the one thing that will get you on a team, or get you cut off of a team. This should be common sense for all ballers, and yet it will be your secret weapon. Because most of your competition will forever ignore the fundamentals of defining a niche, or screw it up (since they’ve never bothered to pay attention to the lessons).

It’s relatively easy to perform a play or move that gets a coach to say “Hey, that ballers pretty good.” But that doesn’t mean they will pick you to be on their team or pursue you to play for them.

No. You want your prospect Coach to say (after experiencing watching you play) “Wow! That’s exactly what I need on my team. How do I get them to consider playing for me?”

But getting a coach to be jaw dropped and begging you to play for them is a much more complex process. You don’t have to understand the biology or chemistry that goes on. But you do have to realize that dominating the hardwood requires a lot of knowledge and a little skill.

It’s not difficult. But it’s not something most people naturally learn to do. There are a few key secrets to identifying a niche that (once you master them) will guarantee that every time you step on the court every coach and player will be astonished and you will start leaving your dominating trail of legacy along the way.

That’s how “the greats” are formed. First by identifying their niche and then by working to master their niche. Most ballers play from their heels, meaning they blow it when it comes to discovering what aspect of the game they are dominate at. They stumble along the way guessing how to develop their game and normally find them selves in a dark hole with no way to get out.

The baller graveyard is crammed with great talented ballers that failed to identify and work on their niche. However, when you master the basics of developing a niche and continually working to master your niche, you will start to see and feel the benefits that come with being a “unique” Hot-Ticket ball player. Whatever results you’re getting will instantly be multiplied many times, as soon as you apply the secrets of niche discovering.

If you look at any of the dominating forces in the pros you will find that it is easy to identify their niche:

Reggie Miller- Shooting
Bruce Bowen- Defense
Steven Nash- passing and play making
Tracy Mcgrady- Scoring
Shaq- Post Dominating
Ben Wallace- Rebounding

And the list goes on and on. They discovered their niche and developed a plan to master it, not just to be good at it but to be great at it.

So how do you figure out what’s your gold key niche?
Easy, ask yourself what do you think you are the best at, what important aspect of basketball do you always do well, or tend to be better then others at. It would also be a great idea if you asked your coach, parents, teammates and other players that do not personally know you but have seen you play before. It is also very important to receive honest opinions, and you should not ask someone you believe who falsely tell you something just to, please you, get the truth.

If you have a identified niche you will be that much more dominate and coaches would much rather recruit a player that performs a certain task very well like passing then trying to recruit a player that they will have to develop those certain skill they are looking for. Now once you have identified your niche, you have found a pot of gold, an you will be 100 steps ahead of your competition.

If you do not have a niche, and really do not understand what kind of a player you are or what you do very well, you will just confuse all the coaches and recruits that are interested in you. The most common mistake that I have seen with lack of niche identification normally happens with guards. You know what I am talking about, that guard that you see but you really do not know if he is a point guard or a shooting guard, it’s like he is stuck in the middle.
And if you are stuck in the middle, you are not going any where. Allen Iverson is a perfect example, he was having problems figuring out what kind of player he was, and his game struggled, but once he committed to being a two guard, his game flourished and he become an NBA ALL-STAR.

So determine your niche and commit to mastering it, whatever it is, it might be scoring, shooting, rebounding, defense, passing, play making or even teammate support. If you do not have a niche, get one or you will never get to the next level. Find out for yourself why so many top Pro ballers give me credit and hide me away as their secret weapon for their wealth and fame.

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