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Be A Master at Feedback
January 31st, 2012 10:27 am UTC | Posted in Afterschool, Basketball, Park and Recreation, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog, Tips
I’ve been going to the YMCA to watch some really cute kids learn how to play basketball! Of course, basketball is huge in Kansas (James Naismith, the inventor of basketball was a teacher at the University of Kansas!) and there are lots of kids playing basketball this time of year. I’ve noticed several things that [...]
Learn From The Pros
June 6th, 2011 11:35 am UTC | Posted in Basketball, Physical Education, Tips
It’s that time of year again – the NBA Finals. It always amazes me how skilled these players are considering their size and height. I hesitate in suggesting that children watch and learn everything NBA players do. Unfortunately, sometimes NBA players’ fundamental skills are not the best to emulate. Some NBA players do not have [...]
Experiencing Skillastics® Creativity and Flexibility in One Day
June 6th, 2011 10:44 am UTC | Posted in Afterschool, Basketball, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog
Recently, Sandy Slade, President/CEO of Skillastics® presented Skillastics® workshops throughout Europe. In Belgium, Sandy had various ages and abilities participate in Basketball Skillastics® so she could observe if the Activity Kit could be effectively played by different skill levels and ages. She found that various ages and skill levels had no negative impact on the [...]
Five Secrets of Dribbling
May 2nd, 2011 8:58 pm UTC | Posted in Afterschool, Basketball, Park and Recreation, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog
If you dribble well, you will be able to control your offensive game on the basketball court. If you have confidence in your dribbling skills, you won’t have to spend the time worrying about dribbling while playing the game. Believing in your skills and abilities makes you an offensive threat. I’ve outlined five secrets to [...]
Practicing Shooting at Game Speed
April 9th, 2011 9:01 am UTC | Posted in Basketball, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog, Tips
I’ve seen a lot of great basketball shooters throughout the years. Individuals excel in shooting games like H.O.R.S.E., but often find their shooting precentages drop drastically when factors such as fatigue and pressure are added . The key to practicing shooting is practicing at game speed and conditions. I remember my college coach telling us that [...]
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