16 Jan, 2006  |  Written by Q  |  Articles, For Coaches, For Players

7 Drills to Make You QUICKER on the Court!

by Lee Taft

What is one of the first things that spectators comment about with regard to basketball players ability? Undoubtedly it is the breath taken speed and quickness that a player displays. When an offensive player crosses over and slices through the defense you can hear sudden WOW’S from the crowd. Or when a defensive player smothers the ball handler, the crowd immediately comments on how quick that player is. Speed and quickness are the dominant qualities that stick out in a basketball player’s athletic ability; of course a good vertical gets noticed as well.

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When a young athlete has speed it is even more outstanding than the college or pros. The reason is due to the fact it stands out even greater. A 14 or 15 year old high school ball player can simply dominate the game with speed and quickness; obviously they need some serious basketball skills as to go along with it.

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