Jump hook!

Basketball player Richard Mason Rocca

The jump hook is a very effective shot when you’re near the basket and you have a taller player guarding you. If you were to take a jump shot in front of someone taller than you, it takes them very little time to react and block your shot. This is why the jump hook will benefit you the most. Read the rest of this entry »


Rebounding

Iñaki de Miguel, Spanish basketball player, ca...What makes a great rebounder? Knowledge, skill and determination will lead a player to be a great rebounder. A lot of new players ask why knowledge makes a player a better rebounder. Well, you don’t just look for the ball, but you also must understand your surroundings. You must know the player you’re playing against, his strengths and weakness; they study who shoots, when and from where. Read the rest of this entry »