How to Set Improvement Goals for Basketball Skills

Series Summary

Basketball, b-ball, hoops—these are all names for one of the most popular games in America. Whether it’s professional play in the NBA, college games, the local high school team, a friendly round of one-on-one round, or an outdoor street game at the playground court, basketball is exciting and fast-paced, pitting player against player and skill against skill. Having strong fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and shooting is the key to the success of any aspiring player or team. Though flashy dunks, trick shots, and off the wall dribbling antics are fun to watch and have their place, they often create a “superstar” mentality that ultimately hurts the team if not put in check. What makes basketball great is the combination of individual talent and team strategy, ultimately producing a match that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

In this free sports video series, learn how to improve your basketball skills. Our expert will coach you in some of those ever-important fundamentals you need to take your game to the next level. Get tips on how to dribble between your legs and behind the back, perfect the no-look pass, and improve 3-point and free throw shooting. You'll also get tips on posting up, hitting fade away shots, and defensive tips on how to draw a charge. Use the techniques in these videos and improve your game today.

Video Transcript

"My name is Richard Greer and I'm with Expert Village. I didn't play college basketball because of my height. I played college basketball because I can do this. Sounds good. Today, we're going to go over shooting, how to make proper shots, defense. You have to have defense to win some championships, and obviously to win championships, you have to have offense. We're going to go over all those little techniques. We assume that you already know how to play basketball your basic level, so that's why I'm here to teach is how to advance your game to make your shooting, dribbling, passing and defense better so when you get on the court, you'll be making a lot of shots and you can go home a winner. It takes a lot of time and practice to achieve these goals, but together, we can do it. Stay tuned. We're going to teach how to play basketball."