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Expert: Bob Anagnostou - 10/18/2006


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I need help with improving my         ...

Are there any drills that I could do to help improve my jump shots, lay-ups, free throws, .etc?

I am going to be playing on the 7th Grade     's Basketball Team, and it starts in about a week!

Thank You!

Mariah

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Dear Mariah,
Thanks for your question.

I 'd love to help you with your training session. So, first of all good luck with the new season that starts in a week. Here are some drills that will help you on improving your skills.

This addresses below are awesome for basketball drills and technique. Check them out. Read them carefully and try adding them to your routine.

1.Jump shot
http://www.coachesclipboard.net/JumpShot.html
2.Ball handling
http://www.coachesclipboard.net/BallHandling.html
3.Free throws
http://www.coachesclipboard.net/FreeThrowShooting.html
4.Lay ups
http://www.coachesclipboard.net/Layup.html
5.Man(or woman^^) defence
http://www.coachesclipboard.net/BasicDefense.html
6.Passing
http://www.coachesclipboard.net/Passing.html

Don't hesitate to ask for anything else.

Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou


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I can answer any questions relating to drills, offence plays, defence plays, conditioning, improving vertical leap and explosiveness, shooting, passing, dribling, penetrating, faking and whatever related to basketball coaching and playing. ***"Please be sure you include in your question the following information -Whether you are a player, a coach, a parent of a young player or just a fan. -If you are a player, your age, height, weight and goals in basketball. -If you are a coach, the grade of your team and the years of experience.

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I have been a pro basketball player for 5 years, but i have started playing basketball since the age of 6. I am currently assistant coach in a Greek First division under 21 team and head coach in a Junior High School team. My father, who has helped my a lot, is part of the Greece national basketball team's coaching stuff, the European Champions and the Silver World Champions.

Education/Credentials
Currently, a student in Hellenic Gymnastic(concerning all sports) Academy, which has produced high level coaches who compose the Basketball and Football national teams' coaching stuff.

Awards and Honors
Most Improved Player 2002 award in HEBA championship under 21 ~ Most Valuable Rookie Player 2003 award in HEBA championship ~ Best Offensive player 2005 award in HEBA championship

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