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First of all i just want to ask is how to be stop getting blocked/rejected because i am 13 and i play for under 15's and im a little on the short side, i can jump pretty high for my size, and im trying to improve my hangtime (staying up in the air) but it dosn't really work i still get rejected/blocked and im getting really jealous of the taller players on my team because they score most of the baskets
Secondly, i just want to get better not just in a game but also 1 on 1
well anyway i hope you can answer my 2 questions.
thank you
Dear friend,
You continue being rejected because you try to beat them the wrong way. Hang time is not gonna help. They got the advantage in the air. You got the advantage on the ground. You got to use your speed. Always protect the ball with your body in order to get fouled instead of blocked.
1 on 1 entails a lot of work. First of all, you got to focus on dribbling skills.
Now about drills check this sites with handle improving and dribbling drills.
http://www.degerstrom.com/basketball/drills/ballhandling/
http://www.basketball-drills-and-plays.com/ball-handling-drills.html
Start sprints with 1 or 2 pound ankle weights also.
Sincerely Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
Olympiacos Coaching stuff
(Euroleague, HEBA)
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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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