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Hi. I'm alex and i am 14 6 foot and 167 pounds. I guess that i am pretty big, but i have a problem driving to the basket. What can i do to change that? how can i penetrate the D? I lose the ball alot when driving, and get stopped
Well, pal, it's obvious that you have some dribbling problems.
Ball control is the most important thing when driving the basket. Elevate your weak hand dribbling ability, so that you can change direction and you are not so vulnerable to the defender(if you go always to the right the defender will know that from the start and will easily stop you.
Crossovers and reverse moves are really worthy as well. Try to get to do these faster and faster time after time.
Ending, DON'T HESITATE to drive in even if there are taller opponents waiting for you. Passion and willing are really important to hit the basket.
Check some Alan Iverson's and Steve Francis' clips and study them carefully again and again. Try to learn and use some moves. Don't just sit and admire them. Get to understand the way the play.
Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
Olympiacos Pireaus (HEBA, Euroleague)
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Bob Anagnostou
Expertise
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.
Experience
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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