Saturday, July 17, 2010

KEVIN EASTMAN'S 7 BASICS OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Kevin Eastman of the Boston Celtics lists the following seven basics of skill development (via Coach Eric Musselman).

** Perfect Feet (On Jump Shots)
.......Quality of your feet determines the quality of your shot.
.......Muscle memory in your feet

** Pound Dribble Concept

** Shoulders-Hips ("Get By" Moves)
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** Feet First - Ball Second on Moves (On Perimeter or in Post)
.......Feet give you the advantage
.......Ball gives you separation

** Play the Game Low to High - Be Ready for Next Play

** Tight/Violent Ball (NBA Ball)
.......Shot Fakes
....... Jab Steps

** Shoulders Game (Lower than Opponent)
.......On Catch
.......In Post
.......Defensively