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There are lots of flashy moves with a basketball – you’ve seen them through the years. The driving speed dribble and on-the-move dribbling of some of the greatest players ever to grace the court are amazing to watch – but it all begins with the fundamentals of ball handling. No one will ever be great – or even adequate – on the boards without a firm mastery of how to dominate the ball in the face of defenders. I never get tired of saying it: practice, practice, practice! (Although I’mย sure they’re probablyย tired of hearing it here at the Basketball Goal… Read more »

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Youโ€™re at the free throw line, your body is lined up, and youโ€™re flexed and focused on your Goalrilla Basketball Goal. Itโ€™s time to shoot that ball and put a point on the scoreboard. Follow through with the release shooting position and youโ€™ll soon be a free throw scoring machine! Free Throw Shooting Fundamentals: Part 3 There are three phases of shooting free throws: 1.ย ย ย ย ย ย  The Shot Prep Position 2.ย ย ย ย ย ย  The Cocked and Flexed Shooting Position 3.ย ย ย ย ย ย  The Release Shooting Position Each phase of shooting requires the proper technique including the position of key body components: Footwork Lower body Upper… Read more »

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The actual shooting is the part every kid wants to jump right to โ€“ forget where the rest of your body is positioned, letโ€™s get the shot!!! And every coach knows thatโ€™s just not going to get the ball through the hoop โ€“ no matter where you are on the court. Here at the The Basketball Goal Store we know that too. Which is why, in addition to offering the premier, in-ground Goalrilla Basketball Goal equipment you need to use, our blog is your resource to find step-by-step instructions, tips and drills โ€“ and demonstration videos โ€“ to learn the… Read more »

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If you want to be a scorer, concentrate on your form. When the fundamentals come automatically, your performance will improve. Not only does the Basketball Goal Store offer premier Goalrilla Basketball Goal systems, theyโ€™re also interested in helping players learn and practice fundamental skills. Check back often (or subscribe to our blog!) where youโ€™ll find resources to help you learn correct form with step-by-step instructions, tips and drills โ€“ and videos that show you what weโ€™re talking about. Our series will also provide drills to practice at home on your own Goalrilla Basketball Goal home court, (available at great prices… Read more »

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