Basketball Layups for Beginners

Before learning the vast amount of different shots in basketball, all youth basketball players need to learn how to shoot a basic layup…


Basketball Pivoting for Beginners

Imagine this for a moment... You are playing in a basketball game and become stuck with the ball after dribbling. How can you move? Well,…


On-Ball Basketball Defense for Beginners

Did you know that you be the worst offensive player on your team and still become one of the main reason why your team wins. For example,…


Basketball Fundamentals: Jab Step

The “Jab Step” has been and will still be one of my favorite basketball moves after catching the ball. A jab step is when you fake that you…


Rebounding Basketball for Beginners

Many youth basketball players, especially those with weight and height disadvantage, have trouble boxing out opposing players to grab a…


Basketball Violation: Illegal Screen

Many youth basketball coaches and players run the pick and roll since they can effectively easily score while keeping the game simple. A…


Dribbling a Basketball for Beginners

Dribbling a basketball should be one of the first fundamental basketball skills a beginning youth basketball player learns. Dribbling…


Basketball Violation: Carrying / Palming

During a basketball game, many coaches, fans, and youth basketball players commonly misunderstand a carrying / palming violation. A…


Basketball Practice and Game Preparation Tips

Preparing youth basketball players for practice and basketball games can be the difference between whether your athlete performs well on…


SoCal Elite Rookie Spotlight: Collin Tjin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj_GTM5dapw Today's SoCal Elite Rookie Spotlight is Collin Tjin. Tjin has excelled in SoCal Elite's rookie…