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  • Dear Coach, I'm having a horrible time with this. Every time it goes behind my back I miss it with my other hand. I can't seem to catch it. Help?

  • @hookerwithapenis00 The answer is "PRACTICE!" Nothing more.

  • thnx Tom :)

  • @boringgrass  You are very welcome!

  • UGH.I've been always trying to do this:( everytime I do this in fast motion, my knees and body lean foward? Any suggestions to fix this?

  • @PianoByEar1110  There is nothing that you cannot fix if you find out how to get it done and then PRACTICE, PRACTICE and then PRAC TICE some more!!!!!!!!!

  • @ShotScience if the defender is gambling would the wrap around be more useful?

  • @haitibabi12 The Wrap Around is too slow and easy to get your hands on!

  • Thank you shotscience, I've been watching your videos for months now and I recently got the MVP in the whole school leagues, I don't deserve the trophy you gouys do, thank you for the help

    -Cody

  • @2codyharris Hey Cody, you are too kind. We are sure that you spent a lot of time getting better and you deserve your award. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

  • @ShottScience  Take a look and tell us why you think it is called a Flatback Dribble.

  • @ShottScience Possibly easier, but way less effective in beating the defender.

  • @ShotScience what is the best drill to have a great ballhandling??

  • @ShottScience North and south is in the direction of the your basket on your end line. Never attack east or west as you will not beat the defender.

  • I find it hard to do any of these moves because when I try them on a defender my defender just stays frozen, he won't fall for any of my fakes. And when I try anything to get around him he takes a step back. It's like he knows my every move I find getting pass my defender has always been my biggest challenge.

  • @mannyjabah Manny, key points to make these moves work is simply this: You must attack them HARD so they have to defend HARD! It sounds to us like you are having difficulty because you are NOT ATTACKING THEM AGGRESSIVELY. This will really help a lot. Also remember you have to work on this or any move for several weeks before you can really use it against a defender. Like riding a bike for the first time, you fail, fail and finally succeed. This is how we learn to do most things.

  • cant catch the ball..help..!!

  • @143zazkhy Do a video of your flat-back so we can help you.  Probably just a matter of practice. This move takes time to develop like most effective moves.

  • am i meant to push the ball slightly forward because i end up pushing off to hard and leaving the ball behind

  • @TheSnowspy  Yes, that is correct. Always try to get the ball out front. If you pick it up near your hip you cannot beat someone in a wheel chair! HaHa You really want to have to reach for the ball out front. Check out the players i n the video.

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  • Hey shotscience, what do you mean by the "dribble being pushed out north-south?"

  • @wtbwontons You want the ball to travel in the direction of the Baseline of the basket you are attacking. East and West is toward the sidelines and you have difficulty in beating the defender.i if the dribble goes in that direction.

  • Hey coach, I think your videos are great and I've been practicing them very often. The thing is when I actually try to perform them, my friends never fall for them. I tell them that I tried to fake them or cross them but they tell me that I'm too stiff and my body does not "flow". Anyways are there any tips you can tell me you help me become more agile or to help me "flow"

  • @TrueFIights Probably you need to continue to work on the moves. No one is able to execute these for a few weeks or sometimes longer. You need to remember that a key element of beating the defender is to "Make them defend." That means make them think you are going to go by them by really attacking them. This really helps to beat them. It sounds like your biggest problem is that you do not have these moves down yet.  Remember, "MAKE THEM DEFEND." Keep working on'em.

  • @TrueFIights hahaha a very common problem dude! Many players counting me have struggled with this problem. Not trying to sound racist but your moves are just to robotic or "white" and you need a little more brother rhythm in your moves. It is very hard to make you body not stiff and smoothly move with the ball, or have rhythem in your moves. A lot of people are already born with it, but its still something you can achieve. Watching players who have it 100% down is always helpful, and PRACTICE!

  • This is great. 

  • @neoveexan thank you!!  Help us spread the word!

  • i made somebdy n mi game

  • @TAETAEQB When you get this one down it is a "Killer move."

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  • @soccerman545 No Problem, he is an outstanding player. He is just demonstrating here.

  • Great instructional video.

  • @dubz2045 Thanks so much for your very nice comment. Please stay tuned to more of our videos coming up.

  • john wall,and brandon jennings ABUSE the flat back to ABUSE defenders!!!

  • @MrIcewater313 You have that "ABUSIVELY" correct!!!!

  • @ShotScience great vid really helped balance my offensive repertoire

  • @MrIcewater313 jamaal crawford kills it though

  • @XiiiSWAGG SWEET!!!

  • That good information and this is a hard move to defend cause what it alows is that u force ur defender not only to open up but u also force them to move east /west while u attack them

  • @indias7964 Thanks so much and let's attack'em!!!!

  • @indias7964 Thanks so much. We are looking for ways to break the down and this does it if executed correctly as you note.

  • like thats going to happen

  • Coach I know my question is not related with this video but when i try to shoot off dribble i am always blocked by a defender. I am 5.7 and the defenders are usually 6 or 6.1

  • @ArsalanAijaz97 Arsalan, your question is related to this video and others. This Attack move is used to create space for you to get your shot off or attack the basket. If you are not getting the space you need possibly you should re-visit this video and see if there are some things here that can help you. Being shorter means that you are probably quicker. Use this to create your space.

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  • i'm alittle confused about this move. what exactly do u mean north-south? because it looks like the guy is just faking one side and doing a behind the back to the other side to me, which shouldnt be too hard to stop yet everytime i see someone do it it brings results. is there something i'm missing? because i really want to add this move to my arsenal.

  • @NovRide The phrase "North and South" means that you always attack the defender at an angle that would take you toward the basket. Players often use this attack in what we call the "East-East" meaning they are going to much sideways and never put any pressure on the defender. East West = Sideline to sideline. North-South = Basket -to-basket.

  • I use the wraparound alot actually and for me it has proven effective. I've always done the wraparound after a set-up in and out and get the defender almost every time.

  • @gilmoreFTW We like the wrap as well and it sounds like it serves you well. We prefer the Flat Back because it is so explosive.

  • What do someone need to turn pro and pro im only mean NBA ...? it's probably have to take 6'6 feet tall and to be rich right ?

  • @7Micha7hell7 To turn Pro you need to be very skilled, athletic and size helps, but there are a number of really good NBA players who are not big. Being rich has nothing to do with your being able to play in the League. That is possible if you make the NBA and are one of the best.

  • i thought he was gonna do some and 1 shit. wshh mislead me

  • woooww really?? seriously, this move is damn near fundamental.. i been doin this move for yearsss...

  • @jmot7558 This is awesome isn't it? Most guys use the wrap and it is not nearly as explosive.

  • I just realized I've been doing this for a couple months now instead of doing the wrap around, it is really hard for people to guard this move.

  • @iStayGilly18 The wrap is so slow you fall asleep whereas the Flat Back is explosive.

  • I always do this Flat Back Attack, nothing happens when your having a good defender. This is my move even not seeing this video, not effective!

  • @phamie13 if it's not effective for you, there is a problem. Typically players fail to "sell" the move as they change direction OR they don't slice past in a North-South manner, but loop out and around instead. You can see tons of top players using this move to great effect (Nash, Kidd, Wade, etc). Figure out why you're not being effective with this move and make the adjustments. If you need help, let us know and we'll be right on it.

  • Very akward moment for 8 secs at the end of the vid

  • @KingKyle1500 if you're watching on your computer, you're able to click on the annotations to go to another attack. If you're watching on a mobile device, the annotations aren't there... sorry

  • @ShotScience It was on my cpu I found it akward that he was just standing there

  • @KingKyle1500 just giving you a chance to click over to the other attacks. No worries ;-)

  • @KingKyle1500 How can a moment be a 8 seconds, thats even more awkward

  • around our butt

    lmfao

  • @SlamIt889 yep

  • So I've been doing the wraparound all along.I need to work on this.

  • @Lefthook00 The Flat Back is not a Wrap Around. It is some much more explosive than the wrap! When you get this one down you will kick some serious butt!

  • I have a big question. What kind of drills should I do to promote ball control? And also for some reason I dont know how to shoot correctly, I flick my left wrist when I'm a righty. Please help!

  • @DontEatMyWaffles1234 If you will go to our videos on shooting all the information is there for you. Ball control on your handles is achieved by spending a lot of time on these skills. There is no magic to getting this done. It's just hard work.

  • saw, liked, favorited, and subscribed lol

  • @andyeminem23 Thank you so much for your interest and support. Please "Spread the Word."

  • Great instructional video.. I'll try this out this Sunday when I meet up with a few friends for our weekly hoop session. Can't wait for the others.. thanks.

  • @NBA1529 Thanks so much for your comment. All of the others are up except for "hesitation attack. You will need to work on these to be effective. Good luck!

  • this is one of the best videos on hoops on youtube

  • @GriffinMurphyBBall Thank you so much for your very nice comment, These types of comments are what keep us going. We will try to continue offering videos that are of a high quality.

  • @GriffinMurphyBBall Thanks so much for your very nice comment. We really work hard to offer videos that are quality and hopefully serve players all over the world.

  • Watch Hunter McClintock "breakin ankles" video on youtube for a great example of this type of behind the back. He does it full court on a dead run vs a quick defender. Goto the :21 second mark to see it.

  • @guruhoops99 Thanks, this is one of our favorite Attack break down moves and breaking the defense's ankles is so much fun!!!

  • man, why not mix it with the spin dribble if you want to wrap around? it will confuse the D and while you confuse them stepback quickly using flat back dribble and shoot it?

  • @JustFlew Well, there are a lot of ways to do things,, but we are into helping people learn how to execute these moves and then they can put them together if they choose. Thanks for your comment and your suggestion is a good one, but more for the advanced players. Thanks a lot for your offering.

  • is your body supposed to stay at the same level through the entire move?

  • @theLALfan24: Yes, stay low and explode by the defender.

  • push the number 3, ace, thats what i do.

  • @DAMPATTACK:  Sounds like a plan!

  • I always combine this with the scissor.. works almost every time...

  • @wishihadaname94: This is good!!!!

  • i used to do the wrap around but im going to start doing flat back

  • @lmcid: Good choice! The wrap is slow and more easily defended.

  • nice move. im gonna start practicing now

  • @nashster2: Let us know how it develops. It will take a little while to get it down.

  • @ShotScience it does work well but it basically has to be almost perfected for it to work properly. i tried it on my friends today and at first i messed up but then i got after a few times and it worked affectively. thanks!!

  • @nashster2: Well Nash, this like any other move in basketball needs to be developed over a period of time to learn how to control the ball and influence the defender. Keep working on it. It is a killer move.

  • wow what a GREAt move, just gotta learn how to do it! Thnx shot science! Just gotta nail this move down, time to practice like there is no tomorrow!!

  • @Shezi270: This move and the Spin (Reverse) are both impossible to defend if properly executed. Remember to make the defender , DEFEND by going strong at them. Then it is easier to beat them. Let us know how it goes.

  • @ShotScience How do i know if i could be able to do this if im still doing the "dribbling 101"? . . . And could you give me vids from basics to when im ready to do the moves?

  • @dropsblood: Well the best thing to do is try it out and after practicing is will become more of a part of your game.  We have some advanced ball handling drills coming up very soon.

  • @ShotScience Ok thanks. For a beginner like me what dribble attacks should i first do?

  • @dropsblood: Use all of them. Develop your game.

  • @ShotScience OK coach!

  • looks like the shake and bake move

  • @huhyeswat: Well, you can call it whatever you want to, but it is really effective in getting to the rack.

  • i do this move soooo well thanks for explaining haha

    i did a terrible job explaining to my friends lol

  • @aznpowerdaniel: Executing the move is way more important than trying to teach your friends. Refer them to Shot Science today. Glad you were able to get this one down.

  • @ShotScience ohhhh yeah!!

    definitely by far but thanks shotscience for explaining it sooo well so i can teach my friends :D

  • @aznpowerdaniel:  That is cool! Stay in touch.

  • this was a helpful video...thanks.:)

  • @MaRkYmArKB0Xs0fr3sh: Glad we could offer something that will help your game.

  • What I am trying to is that. U see when you a tight marker on you during a game. I usually see majority of them run into me as I'm tracking back (moving) and I was told to 'foul' my charger. I didn't understand how that worked. I was told if I was to remain in a stationary position for 1 second, then if someone were to run into me the foul would be on them. Is that correct?

  • @LFC4EVA1990: Well this sounds kind of correct. It also sounds kind of complicated.

  • Coach. When I dribble, I usually have a tracker on me. When I cut in, the defender just stands still (as soon as I change direction and i bump) apparently I had fouled them because I ran into them but I thought you're meant to be in a stationary position for 1 second (not anything lower) then if someone bumps, it's a foul other than it's not a foul. Am I right because I usually get caught out in games for this and when i defend ppl bump into me when I'm moving so i want to get this right. HELP!

  • @LFC4EVA1990: Sorry LFC, but we don't get exactly what you are describing. Try us again.

  • Coach tom I can say that I am good in dribbling but I can seem to knife through the defense and finish. Where is the video?

  • @zeruvirix: Somethings you may need to learn for yourself. Making these videos takes a lot of time. As noted below, check out "Finishes at the Rim."

  • Coach Tom can you please make a tutorial about being able to attack the basket without getting blocked? I am having some bad time getting blocked most of the time. Thanks

  • @zeruvirix:  Let me direct you to our channel video "Finishes at the Rim." They information is in this video.

  • can you make your own moves

  • @twirp153: Absolutely!! Good idea for all players.

  • wow thanks guys i made the basketball team thnks.. keep it up

  • @27jserrano: We are really happy for your making the team. If we had anything to do with, that just really pleases us. Good luck.

  • @27jserrano: This is great news. We love it when someone makes the team they try out for. It also feels good if we were able to help in any way. Good luck.

  • i dunked on some kid in cinci this weekend after using this move. thanks shotscience!!

  • @rajon9rondo21: WOW!!!! Make us a video and we can place in on the Shot Science Channel the next time this happens. Super and keep it up.

  • @ShotScience I don't have a video of it this time, but I have about 5 games this weekend. The move is killer. I'm sure it'll happen again. Can't wait for the rest of the attack moves. Thanks!!

  • @rajon9rondo21: This is great and you have a way to kick some butt! Keep us up to date and stay tuned for more videos.

  • @rajon9rondo21; WOW!!! If you can catch this on video we will place it on Shot Science. We will be waiting.

  • You guys are just awesome!

  • @2kfavorite: Thanks for your support and stay tuned for more of our vids.

  • Hi im 5.7 ft tal 14 years old l and i play the point guard, i know how to shoot from the " head" but not from the 3-pointer how do i get enough power to shoot from the 3-pointe( farer distance) I have a try out in 1.5 moths so i nead to learn it fast! :D

  • @LiLBasketBaller: Check out our video, "Get the Legs into It." Your problem sounds like you have not tapped into your leg power. We have students who are your height and younger than you who can shoot the three from the higher set point. The legs are the key.

  • hey coach, its me again. i have basketball tryouts on monday. any tips?

  • @Garcia148: The best tips we can offer are: 1. Be your self and try not to be someone you are not; 2. Have a GREAT ATTITUDE."; 3. Really hustle in all drills;

    4. Be in the front of every line in drills. Go get em!!!

  • @ShotScience thanks! i'll let you know the results

  • i'm about to play a 13 min half semi final game and i want to improve my dribbling (cause i'm the worst at that...) any tips please?

  • @frankwallace36 yes! Check out our "Dribbling 101" video and if you need help with a specific aspect, let us know! Good luck and let us know how it goes!

  • Is this the move where it is with conjunction to NBA star Jamal Crawford Shake'n'Bake? If it is , its actually not hard to do the Shake'n'Bake coz you just need to reverse this move another time to trick the defender.

  • @MilkForYou96 Well, that's a combination of two moves and it's a viable one, but we say take the guy with one move if possible. Adding in the second move will only open you up to potentially making a mistake. So if it's unnecessary, leave it out!

  • C.O.D=Call of duty lol, randomness, great move! yao ming used this i remeber lol

  • @John0L3 yep, it's a pretty common acronym! "Cash On Delivery..." Thanks for watching!

  • should you be 2 or 3 feet away from the defender before executing this move?

  • @VidMaker1996: On this move you can be really close because the ball is going behind you. Count on the defender to maintain his "Defensive Cushion" (2-3 feet).

    The key to beating the defender is to attack him hard so he really has to work to defend you. When you do this you will gain an advantage because he will overplay you in the direction you are going and set himself up for your COD.

  • hi babe

  • @PeachTeas1: Hi back to you!

  • I tried this move on my friend today. Worked a treat :)

  • @SixPackProgram: Glad to hear of your success. It usually takes some time to work on this so you are ahead of the game.

  • dear shotscience,

    i think i figured a way to score 20ppg.

    think of 5 points per quarter.

  • @VidMaker1996: That is a "plan." Lets put it into play and get that 20ppg.

  • @ShotScience i mean scoring 5 points per quarter is easy... think about it

  • @slashzeronz Maybe try "Creating Space" before you try to get a pass. Take your defender down, seal him and then flash to the ball. Check out our video on "Flashing the Post" and it might give you some ideas on how to get open. We'll try to cover this specifically when we have a chance to get to it. Also, when the ball is passed to you, you are responsible for the last 10% of the pass, so you have to "meet" the ball.

  • thanks alot! you guys really deserve more views then this. Alot more views!! I'll spread the word and you have my support!

  • @ddxking Thanks so much! We'd love more views and really appreciate you going out and helping us!!!

  • @slashzeronz: Thats really impossible for us to tell you where to be since we have no idea what you team is playing for an offense. Your coach is going to have to address this one. Sorry.

  • i want to go to the NBA, and i work very hard on my game. This move might be too hard for me rite now, i want to work on the crossover, hesitation, and scissor move first. Plz upload those and i need to learn how to make layups, and i mean perfect layups no matter what speed or direction i am coming from. I am now gonna check out more vides, keep up the good work, Thank you.

  • @Shezi270 you'll need to work on your game at least 6-10 hours a day to have a chance. Plus, each workout has to be very efficient and effective. You will also need good knowledge of the game. If your not on the varsity team from freshmen year of high school and arent dominating since Day 1, it will be very difficult.

    Anything is possible

  • @Aerwiar: Thanks for the truth and for your support!!!

  • @Shezi270 they have a few videos about layups and finishing moves

  • @BlastFromYesterday: We do for sure!

  • @Shezi270: You have the right idea on where to start. Check out our other videos as there is a ton of information there for you. Keep us up to speed on your progress.

  • @Shezi270 Getting to the NBA takes a lot of hard work and if you don't fall into a certain demographic of tall/athletic/strong genetics, you have a real uphill battle. Work very hard at the fundamentals and you'll reach your potential.

    As for our videos, we post them as soon as we finish them. We wish this was our full-time occupation, but we haven't gotten there yet. Also, you mentioned layups. We have a video on that called "Layups 101" that we posted several weeks ago. Check it out!

  • I love all your videos. They should be shown during timeouts on ESPN :P

  • @markusbob: We think thats a great idea! We just aren't sure how to make this happen, but thanks so much for your support!

  • @markusbob: We would like that a lot!!!! Can you make it happen?

  • thanks

  • @lakica93: You got it. Stay tuned for more.

  • It seems that your new vids are getting more and more views!

  • @1slaystation1: Thanks for noticing! In reality, even the older ones are getting mega plays. Thanks for your comment.

  • i was able to guess this in facebook..lol

  • @EricMichaelRemo: You were right on!  Thanks for your participation.