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Yea, that should make a large difference. Playing on the balls of your feet allows for much quicker reactions. A few keys to a good defensive stance:

-Feet should be shoulder width (maybe slightly wider depending on how you feel).
-Play in the balls of your feet.
-Back straight, head up. Some find it helpful if there feet are pointed slightly outward it helps maintain balance in this position btw.
-SHUFFLE your feet don't slide! This, IMO, is a major point of defense that is taught all wrong. Shuffling in small lateral steps allows you to change directions quicker (feet spend more time on the floor at speed), you don't run the risk of getting your feet tangled, and you can make smaller adjustments in position.

As for the 'lag', that's probably instinct. The more you play the more natural your reactions (and therefore shorter time frame) become. Nothing beats playing but some coaches say visualizing game situations helps if you ccan't play. FWIW I notice a difference in my reactions when I play once a week vs 3-4x a week.

KF is right about being strong though, I had my first experience with a (much) larger opponent basically giving up because he thought he would post me up last week. After realizing he literally couldn't move me....he stopped trying. Awesome feeling.

You say that LBSS....then you dunk and its....



MOAAAARRRRRRR! Lol

You know....I bet you'd see HUGE improvements in your game if you played/practiced 3-4x a week and lifted just enough to maintain your current strength levels.

I'm what most would call a 'natural' athlete and ball player but if I take a few weeks off I'm very out of sync for a few days, especially if I've been lifting.

I hadn't read your entire log but if your goal was to become a better player you're approaching this all wrong. Yea its good to be strong but at what expense to your skill level? Reading your log I've always thought you were a lifter who wanted to play decently not a player who wanted to get stronger. If your emphasis is basketball why is it relegated to always be second behind lifting?

Shooting is all repetition, but not all repetition is equal. First make sure your shooting mechanics are sound, your form doesn't have to be Ray Allens or Steph Currys but it needs to be smooth, high release point and a good follow through. After that its all game speed repetition. Work on the shots you take in the games you play.

As for ball handling, I like Micah Lancaster and Gannon Baker. Both are very well versed and have an impressive clientele list.

Are you in high school? Play on your school team?

Went and played some very laid back pickup ball last night. Blood flow to legs=good. Most of the soreness is gone. Should be good to go in time for Fridays session. Yay!

Thanks Vag!
I was figuring 45ish so that sounds about right? Now to make it consistently repeatable!

In game? Jeeeez.

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