Since we wrote our original SE7EN DEADLY SKILLS blog (ten years ago) - we, like basketball, have changed. Gone are majority of our training aids, a less reliance on stationary dribbling drills and a heavy emphasis on correction of shooting techniques as detail explanation of the "WHY" all the while focusing on more game like shooting situations and options.
Although much has changed some things remain the same. As a result, we, through various trials and tribulations, decided to focus our development program on OLD FASHION fundamental based tenets. It was at this point, we created our 7 DEADLY BASKETBALL SKILL list. (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER)
1). Ball Handling
2). Defense
3). Footwork
4). IQ Development
5). Passing
6). Shooting
7). "Tool Box" development
To date our skill set list has become the bedrock of our development program. We would contend the "new age" of training is in fact innovative (almost to a fault), but despite the "out of the box" training techniques such development simply build upon the aforementioned skills.
We urge players and skill trainers to shy away from the use of training aids, gimmicks in order to enhance a players skill set, but while doing so - please ask yourself "would you train Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, Dennis Rodman, Magic Johnson, Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving with the same "innovative" drills or will you revert back to the development of the SE7EN DEADLY BASKETBALL SKILL list?
Whatever, you decide is "on you" and we fully respect it and wish you nothing but the very best. See you on the court
7 (SEVEN) DEADLY SKILLS .
(In alphabetically order).
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BALL HANDLING
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The ability of getting the ball to an intended spot on the court. This skill encompasses dribbling, but is NOT solely based upon the ability to dribble. Use of one’s body and use of different change of speeds & direction are REQUIREMENTS.
DEFENSE
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The art of creating an uncomfortable environment begins with PRIDE, intensity, heart, quick lateral quickness, strength, a firm handle of angles and an understanding of the opposition’s “cans and cants”.
FOOTWORK
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In essence, would you build a house on a shaky foundation? This skill requires great PATIENCE for without it a player will NOT become “a player” regardless of their physical attributes.
IQ
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The art of understanding various situations including time, score, personal, opposition’s personal, basically a firm grasp of ALL aspects of the game.
PASSING
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The skill of giving a player the ball at the RIGHT time and RIGHT place based upon their abilities is actually an ART.
SHOOTING
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The skill of making a myriad of GAME shots which stems from preparation under game like conditions both mentally and physically. Obviously, fundamentals are vital, but GAME like reps form the basis for GAME like success.
“TOOL BOX” Development
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There will be times where a player must react “ outside the box” and this is when a player displays his/her ability to be creative. Explaining the “when and why’s” in addition to the “how” are the key to this REACTIONARY skill which is honed during actual play.
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