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How To: Play center in youth basketball
The big man under the basket. Learn how to play center and low post in this free basketball lesson video from an experienced coach.
How To: Shoot a basketball perfectly
Does your budding athlete want to try out for the basketball team? Before that first practice, watch how to properly shoot a basketball.
How To: Practice a behind the back drive with Manu Ginobili
Manu Ginobili shows you his behind the back drive and tells you how to do it! This is a Nike Signature Move video featuring Manu, an NBA All Star. First, create space, fake drive, behind-the-back dribble and finally, finish at the rim with a dunk.
How To: Train for basketball with shell defense drills
Get tips and tricks from a high school basketball coach. In this sports how-to video, Farmington HS boys basketball coach Shane Wyandt gives an overview of his team's shell defense drill series. Follow along as these shell drills are a great way to train defensively for basketball. Watch and learn the two man 1/4 court shell drill.
How To: Practice the 5 Spot Warm-up basketball drill
Learn how to develop good warm-up habits before playing or practicing with this 5 spot warm-up drill. Learn how to use the 1st spot drill to develop a better shot, then another spot on the court for a good warm-up. The fourth video covers how to use the 3rd spot shooting drill to develop good shooting mechanics, the fifth how to use the 4th spot shooting drill to develop dedication, concentration and determination in your game and the last part of the series covers how to develop consistency ...
How To: Shoot a basketball with proper hand & ball positions
Learn how to shoot the basketball using the "L position" and the "T-Ball position". These techniques are fundamental for making three point shots and free throws. Great drills for inexperienced or junior players.
How To: Do basic basketball moves and drills
Become a basketball star. Learn how to make basic basketball moves in this free basketball coaching video from an experienced player.
How To: Run the fast break when coaching basketball
This basketball coaching video shows you how to run the fast break play. Get as many players running to the other hand while on offense.
How To: Practice drive and dish basketball drills
Learn how to improve your basketball skills with the help of this drive and dish drill. Drive to the basket and dish the ball!
How To: Do a crossover/step back screen with Deron Williams
If you're a small guard in basketball, paradoxically you often want to get a bigger man defending you so you can exploit their lack of speed. Watch this video to learn from Deron Williams how he uses a crossover / step back move from a screen to get the big man on him, then fake him out and take a wide open jumper.
How To: Practice mid range game with Sam Cassell
Sam Cassell teaches you how to master your mid range shooting by creating space from your dribble and posting up, and lastly how to shoot a clutch jumper. These are NBA Fundamentals from TNT. These skill drills and tips will help you win in the mid range game.
How To: Alley oop pass like Jason Kidd
Jason Kidd shows how to do his alley oop pass! This NBA legend shows off his MVP skills for Nike's Signature Moves.
How To: Run the motion offense in basketball
Learn how to use a clever and quick offense technique when playing basketball - the motion offense.
How To: Practice full-court pressure defense drills
Learn how to develop great game habits on the basketball court with the help of this full court pressure defense drill.
How To: Practice dance dribbling drills for basketball
Learn how to work against pressure defense and keep the defender off balance with the help of this dance dribbling basketball drill. The first video is a team drill and the second is an individual workout variation.
How To: Shoot three pointers and make jump shots in basketball
Three pointers are the best way of putting points on the board whether you're playing catch up to the opposing team, or simply placing more points between you and them. This instructional video shows you how to properly hit a three pointer with coach Chuck Melito. This tutorial also covers jump shots. Shoot three pointers and make jump shots in basketball.
News: YEA LAKERS! I'm So Happy, I Think I'm Gonna Smash Sh*t
Photographer Slippy Jenkins captures the aftermath of the Lakers championship. Total and utter basketball fan mayhem. Looks harmless enough at first, but trust me, they go ape. Keep scrolling.
How To: Improve Your Vertical Jump
The vertical jump is an important part of many sports, including basketball, volleyball, track & field, football, and many more. For this reason, it is important to learn how to improve vertical jump as it will provide several advantages in the different sports.
How To: Officiate during a post play in basketball
This DVD was created to assist in focusing the spirit and intent of the rules as well as an aid to the training of all involved in FIBA basketball including: coaches, players and referees. In this video learn how to officiate during a post play.
How To: Play women's basketball
In this video series, our expert Cynthia Dallas will teach you basic basketball skills like shooting, rebounding, and dribbling. She will also show you various drills like the michon drill and mummy wraps to improve your speed, ball handing, and shooting.
How To: Defend a shot in netball
Geva Mentor shows how she defends a shot in netball. Netball is similar to basketball, but with no backboard. Since every scoring shot has to essentially be a "swish", blocking the high trajectory arc of the shot is key to this technique. Defend a shot in netball.
How To: Practice full court dribbling basketball drills
Learn how to improve your players' dribbling skills with the help of this full court dribbling drill for your basketball team.
How To: Practice with basketball dribbling drills
Dribbling is a basketball skill you'll want to improve if you plan on making it to the next level. Get expert tips and advice on basketball rules, shoes, and history in this free video.
How To: Perform 'the floater'
Learn awesome freestyle basketball tricks, passes and shots from Professional basketball trickster, Q-Mack! In this video Q-Mack teaches you how to do the freestyle trick called 'the floater.'
How To: Drop step with a defender in basketball
Learn how to practice reading the defense and make decisions on the basketball court with this drop step drill.
How To: Perform 'freeze frame'
Learn awesome freestyle basketball tricks, passes and shots from Professional basketball trickster, Q-Mack! In this video Q-Mack teaches you how to do the freestyle trick called 'freeze frame.' This trick requires two balls!
How To: Do the three man weave basketball drill
The three man weave is a staple basketball strategy that every player must master. Learn basketball skills and strategies in this video basketball lesson.
How To: Practice Jason Kidd's pass off the glass move
Jason Kidd shows how to do his signature move pass off the glass! Jason Kidd is point guard for the New Jersey Nets. He is an NBA All Star and this is his Nike Signature Move.
How To: Run a box set offense in basketball
Learn the options and the correct placement for setting up and using a box set offense in basketball.
How To: Do warm-up stretches and drills for youth basketball
Get into shape for the basketball season! Learn conditioning drills for youth basketball in this free basketball lesson video from an experienced coach.
HowTo: Make All of Ohio Feel Like a Bunch of A-Holes
Ohio's hurtin' right now. After their heartfelt (kinda achingly pathetic, in fact) plea to the tune of M.J.'s "We Are the World", Lebron James turned his back on his home state, choosing Miami. If you missed their performance (including the mayor plus other local celebs), check it out.
How To: Practice baby jump hook shots for basketball
Learn how to practice your hook shots and develop a soft touch around the basket with these baby jump hook shot basketball drills.
How To: Seal the post in basketball
Learn the correct strategic situation to pass the ball down to the player at the low post.
How To: Use the power drop step move in basketball
Learn how to use the Power Drop Step move to gain power of rotation and control in your shot. This basketball drill should be practiced from both the left and right.
How To: Draw the double team with Lebron James
LeBron is a threat, no matter what the defense throws at him. See how he uses the art of deception to find a way to score even when he's not shooting. First ask for the ball. Second make a move to draw the 2nd defender. Third pass the ball to the open man.
How To: Read basketball penalties and their signals
Know & Understand all basketball signals! Learn how the referee signals all the different basketball penalties with expert tips and advice in this free video.
How To: Clown around like a Harlem Globe Trotter
John Lane, guard for the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, demonstrates how to do a mind-boggling array of tricks. These include spins, arm rolls, head catches, and around-the-worlds. Clown around like a Harlem Globe Trotter.
How To: Coach Young Players with Simple Basketball Drills
You don't need to be a professional sports coach to get your child geared up for basketball season. There's some simple basketball drills anyone can learn and teach to children playing basketball. Even if your child is prodigy or doesn't plan on playing for the school team, these are still worthwhile drills to use to help better your child's performance on the basketball court.
How To: Jab, step back and shoot a 3 pointer in basketball
Learn how to use the Jab fake technique in basketball to make yourself open to shoot a three pointer. All you do is jab, step back and shoot!
How To: Practice four player rebounding basketball drills
Learn how to practice rebounds and low post play with this great 2 on 2 basketball drill. For this drill you want to use guards, and teach them to crash from the outside.