That Basketball Life

 When it comes to basketball there are 4 layers from which a basketball player can score from.  The 4 layers are: Finishing at the basket Midrange game 3-point shot Free Throws The better you are at all four phases the better your scoring will be in basketball games.  In addition, the more efficient your team is at scoring from all 4 layers the more difficult the team will be to guard.  Let's take a look at all 4 layers briefly before we dive into them in more detail over the next few weeks. Finishing at the Basket - This layer is an important one for all basketball players. Everyone who steps on the floor should know how to shoot layups of all kinds.  Right-handed layups, left-handed layups, inside hand finishing, floaters and many more.  This doesn't mention creating contact with a big man, absorbing contact, and protecting the ball while driving the lane.  Bigs need to know how to finish at the basket but so do guards.  It's a great idea that all players of any size lear

 When you play basketball, one of the most important qualities of a good player is that they are able to create space.  There are 2 ways to create space.  The first is without the dribble and the second is with the dribble. Below are some videos of creating space without a dribble:   https://youtu.be/Z6nsuN50tmo?si=LL8hZxr1OuLrE-XJ   https://youtu.be/Jj_pgnvgOoA?si=UU3cwh-jbQRBxe9b   https://youtu.be/OJe6hIVZjWs?si=fPG8mmBtj7KcXSgx   https://youtu.be/R-al1nYvQA0?si=KLOmaOoDamWsF0Ln As you see on the videos, the offensive player uses pivots, jabs, and rips to create space without a dribble.  This is something all good players know how to do but average and poor players don't. The next thing to look at is some of the moves a player can use to create space with the dribble.   Below are some videos of creating space with the dribble: Sidestep off the bounce -  https://youtu.be/JPsLsxTVT5g?si=4kHWkgUagOhrp712 Show dribble right cross left -  https://youtube.com/shorts/yYA3xjSUHwQ?si=p5y