Although there are many useful drills that will help players improve their ball handling skills. No ball handling drill will simulate game situations more and reinforce dribbling confidence; than playing against tough competition!
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in Inspire To Perspire on Jul 13, 2010
Although there are many useful drills that will help players improve their ball handling skills. No ball handling drill will simulate game situations more and reinforce dribbling confidence; than playing against tough competition!
As I watched the NBA finals come to a close, I can remember only one key point about the season: Kobe Bryant is the best player in the world! I'm sure he will take some time-off during the off-season to get his index fingered repaired, rest his tired legs, and relax with friends and family. Despite his much earned time-off, you can be assured one thing will occur this off-season; there will be times scheduled for Kobe to PUT IN THE WORK! Simply put, he will increase his physical conditioning, develop a new jump shot (is this even possible??), improve lateral movement and review defensive schemes.
Every season is special. There is always something that makes a team feel different than any other. It isn't always a positive difference, but there is always a difference from team to team. I was fortunate enough to be the head coach of THE team one season. We had it all. Great players, great attitudes, great parents, and yes - even a great record. Everyone felt good about coming to practice. They were good students. They won games with sportsmanship and teamwork. They honored their parents and their school. Their parents honored the game and each other. It was the perfect season. And I almost failed as their coach.
