Basketball Drills Teach your kids how to pass, shoot, and "D up" like the pros with these basketball drills and practice tips. Drills You Can Do at Home Basketball Skills: Crossover Jab Step March 26, 2020 Learn how to do a crossover jab step. All you need is a basketball Basketball Drills: Pump Fake and Create Space February 26, 2020 Basketball players: use this pump fake drill to help create space on the court to shoot or make a play 1v1 Wing Defense July 30, 2019 How to play 1v1 defense on the wing. Liam Flynn explains how. Shooting Fundamentals: Hands July 30, 2019 The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Invites You To Train like the pros, With the pros. Featured at Home Basketball Activities Stay-At-Home Basketball Games April 15, 2020 Ultimate Hoops compiled a list of our favorite backyard and driveway basketball games to try from home 12 At-Home Basketball Workout Plans March 17, 2020 Extra reps will improve your ballhandling, shooting, scoring, and playmaking. Train Your Upper Body With an At-Home Basketball Workout March 17, 2020 Even without access to a gym, you can improve your lower-body and upper-body strength Basketball Drills to Do At Home March 15, 2020 All you need is a basketball and a flat hard surface to work on your game. Beginners Ball-Handling Workout April 03, 2019 Ball-handling is a skill you can always work on by yourself, at home, and now is no different The Myth of the Triple Threat Position April 02, 2019 The Triple Threat Position is a staple of basketball fundamentals, but should it be? More athlete health articles What Parents Need to Know About Sports Physicals July 23, 2020 Here’s what Dr. Michele LaBotz, sports medicine physician, wants parents to know when it's time for your child's annual sports physical Don’t Shrug off Shoulder Pain July 20, 2020 The shoulder is a pretty amazing set of joints that allows for a complex range of movements. While there are many possible causes of shoulder pain, there are three main issues that tend to be seen in young athletes. The Do’s and Don’ts of Flavor-Enhanced Water July 16, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, explains what you need to know to pick or make a flavored water that’s healthier for your athlete. 6 Things to Know About Electrolytes for Youth Athletes July 10, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, has six simple tips about when and how to help your child incorporate electrolytes. 5 Things Parents Can Do to Protect Sporty Kids From Injuries June 30, 2020 Help prevent sports injuries in kids by paying attention to their recovery—and avoiding specializing in one activity too early. Top 6 Foods to Avoid When You’re In Charge of the Team’s Snacks June 25, 2020 As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on team snack duty at some point. Here are a few foods to avoid bringing & what to bring instead. Youth Strength and Conditioning Recommendations June 22, 2020 The who, why, and how for youth strength and conditioning written by a licensed health professional that specializes in sports orthopedics. Youth Sports: How to Deal with Anxiety Around Return to Play June 18, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, is here to help parents navigate their young athletes return to youth sports after COVID-19. Plan it and Pack it: Pre- and Post-Workout Foods and Beverages June 15, 2020 As pools reopen and training begins in earnest, one thing that will likely change is access to food and fluids Comparison v. Competition: How to Develop Positive Body Image on Teams June 11, 2020 Here is how parents and coaches of young athletes can help develop a body positive image culture in your youth sports team. Why Do Some Athletes Struggle with Body Image? June 04, 2020 Athletes can struggle with body image issues, and it’s important for parents & coaches to understand the different ways that those issues can be triggered. How Athletes Can Make the Most of a Plant-Based Diet May 28, 2020 Here are ways your young athlete can make the most out of a plant-based diet to achieve a competitive edge and improve their overall health. Reducing Anxiety to Make Game Day as Good as Practice May 14, 2020 As a coach, learn how you can help your youth sports athletes reduce anxiety to make game day as good as a practice, for a more mentally prepared team. 5 Strategies to Help Your Athlete Manage Performance and Social Anxiety May 07, 2020 Here are five strategies to help young athletes learn how to manage performance and social anxiety for long-term mental wellness. 5 Keys to Keeping Your Kids Active and Healthy At Home April 03, 2020 Current events have required changes in our routines and cancellations of events and activities Youth Athletes "FEAR" During Today's COVID-19 Culture March 25, 2020 View all athlete health articles
