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  • Jacking kwame browns moves smh hahaha jk lol

  • thanks for recommending this video. this was exactly what i was looking for! :)

  • @ZurtKisa This is great to hear. Thanks for following our channel.

  • Great tutorial,help me a lot,brazilian players don´t have much support than found here thanks!

  • @21JayBomb Well JayBomb, please "Spread the Word" in Brazil! We want to reach players World Wide. Thanks for your very nice comment.

  • This is by far the best sport tutorials i have EVER watched

  • @perfectparodys Thanks so much!  We really appreciate your comment. We work hard to make these tutorial topical and understandable for young players as well as older ones. Hope you subs us and if you would, please "Spread the Word."

  • *around not over

  • @TheTSwiftDude Whatever you need to do to beat the defender!!!!

  • @ShotScience Ok thanks. By the way, awesome video, I often have trouble putting it in over big guys. This helped a lot!

  • Does anyone know what the song at 0:14 is?

  • @TheTSwiftDude it's from iMovie

  • this is TOTALLY TRAVELLING!!!!

  • @MrFishYou nope, note even close

  • i think this should be called hip-to-dick

  • @chenaren Well, you can call it what ever you want!!!! We are sticking with Hip-to-Hip!

  • The real trouble for me starts after i beat the first defender using the hip-to-hip attack, i find that once i get passed him the center usually steps in and blocks me when i go for the lay up. Any advice on preventing this?

  • @NeilCrocker15 Yes, go to our video "Finishes at the Rim" for ways to attack this second defender. Let us know how you like it.

  • @NeilCrocker15 pass to his man he will probably be wide open after you draw their defender

  • @dmitriandersonjr This is a good choice if they stop you. Best thing to do here is to make a Jump Stop to come under control and use one of our Finishes at the Rim or reverse turn and kick it out to one of your team mates.

  • love your vids keep em coming. you've just armed me with a lethal weapon :) thanks

  • @monnyg1 Just yesterday saw a note from Rick Patino, Louisville Coach said the same thing, but used different words to express the need to NOT LOOP OUT and away from the defender as you help them when you do this. His words were body to body on the attack!

  • This demonstration would often lead to a travel in europe. Not the move in general, but the fact that he moves his pivot foot before he dribbles. i dont know whether or n ot it is a travel in usa, or it's just the slow motion that makes is visible.

  • @punanipizza Slo-motion does bring a lot to the eye that is missed when you goo at game speed. The Rule Book state that you only have to have the ball out of your hand before the pivot foot leaves the floor to be a travel. Many players believe that the ball must have hit the floor before the pivot comes off.

  • great video i feel infused with more basketball power haha

  • @TheNotoriousEze  This is great!! Now use it to dominate!

  • What's your opinion on taking the first step with the foot opposite of the direction you are driving (i.e. driving right/first step with left leg)? I'm a youth coach and I've seen this starting to creep into some practices as it is getting taught by more coaches in my area. It's not how I was taught, but I can definitely see some advantage since it seems like it's easier to get that hip-to-hip seal that we are trying to accomplish. Thoughts?

  • @unsandpiper Have not heard of this much before, but might be really effective if you are already into your dribble. If you are attacking from a standing position we feel that you can get the advantage on the defender immediately by using our "Hip-to Hip and Long One-N-One technique." Probably a matter of Personal choice.

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  • @ShotScience I hadn't heard of this before I started coaching this year. I guess at the coaching clinics that are being run in my area they've been telling coaches to teach it this way. It seems to make sense from a "sealing the defender" point-of-view, but I also think it will be tough to execute if the defender is playing the ball handler properly. I guess I will keep coaching it the way they want me to, but I'll show my son/daughter your way instead ;) Thanks!!

  • Thanks coach! but there is a big risk that you can commit offensive foul with that attack? I think.

  • @tothebeaty0 The only risk is "If you do not take the Long One-N-One attack." With the use of this technique they should not have an opportunity to get a position in front of you to take the charge, but will commit the foul on you instead.

  • @unsandpiper Well, thanks for your support and we know that your kids will benefit from learning all of our attacks. Let us know how it goes.

  • @ShotScience Well, my kids are 8 and 5, so I've got lots of time to teach them correctly and your videos will be a great help!

  • coach, when i drive i tend to squint my eyes and most of the time i end up getting blocked or missing. how can i get myself to be more comfortable on my drives?

  • @corndog984 Practice, practice and more practice!!!!!

  • how can i make my deffender not knowin where im goin?

  • @TheGadiel1234 If you are explosive and go "Hip-to-Hip" he should not be able to stop you without creating contact with you which is a foul.

  • @ShotScience i don't get the part hip-to-hip it's my first time hearing about it is it when your hips faces the defender's hip and then explode?

  • @TheGadiel1234 "Hip-to-Hip" means that when you attack the defender you pass by him so close that your hip may touch his hip. What this means is that you DO NOT take a wide path around him to avoid contact, but instead you try to come as close as possible to him as you attack looking for him to make contact with you, possible foul on him. If you do this he has little time to react to stay in front. If you go wide he has more time to force you to the sidelines. He has the advantage.

  • @ShotScience ohh aight i get it.its becuz im nervouse bcuz i dnt want to get cuted from the freshmen team 2marrow!!!

  • @TheGadiel1234 Now you are on it!!!! Let it all hang out and lets get selected tomorrow!

  • @ShotScience theyll tell us wednesday if we on da team hope im in!!!!

  • @TheGadiel1234 Here it is Wednesday. Lets hope today is a very good day and we have made the team.

  • @ShotScience but its all good i jst got my uniform!!!lol

  • @TheGadiel1234 ALRIGHT GADIEL!!!!! Congratulations and so now lets make the coach proud of selecting you for the team.

  • @ShotScience alight i willl!! thnaks for ur vids nd help!!

  • @TheGadiel1234 Our pleasure to offer what help we can offer to help you and your game.

  • @ShotScience aahh ok thanks!!

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  • i wish i had him as a coach...but i bet i live to far from him anyways

    i stay in houston Tx

  • @dellbtc123 Well thanks for your comment. Coach Tom was in Houston with his team about three years ago, but normally he is in California.

  • i love how you guys have time to reply to comments :)

  • @Exfire27 Thanks for your comment as well. We feel that if a player takes the time to connect with us we need to do the same in return. Thanks again.

  • amazing video

    

  • @skandakk Thanks! We hope it helps your game. If you learn to execute using this technique, you will either get fouled or you are by them to the hoop.

  • Nice polo coach! :)

    

  • @lakersshowbarber24 Thanks! It tough to be "Stylin" when you get to my age!

  • is it a foul if u put ur arms out when driving to the basket? Kinda like a stiff arm u do in football.

  • @mythbloodpk You should be O.K. unless you make contact with the defender which gives you an advantage or foul him.

  • isnt that a travel? he receives the ball then he fakes the shot while moving his right foot, then leaves pivot then dribbles. I think thats a travel, can u answer COACH?

  • @rafazimo Nope, Not a travel! It really takes care of getting by the defenders.

  • @SeanFord242 You attack him hard and expect contact!! If he is spread out too much and you cannot get by him, use our Long One-n-One Attack and he should be charged with a foul. Work on your "Basket Attacks" as this is really hard for the defense to control. Please check out all of our Dribble Attacks!

  • Coaches, thank you for this wonderful video.I would just like to ask, if you're doing this hip to hip does your hip have to be lower than the opponents or if it is not required would you prefer to have a lower hip in order to be able to seal the defender quicker?

  • @defygreatness The lower hip would be good, but do not worry about this much. Using the seal is what is important.

  • @defygreatness Thank you coaches for allotting some time to answer me back.I really hope the world had more people like you.

  • @defygreatness  Thanks for your very nice comment. Stay in touch if we can help you again.

  • what do i do when i have my first defender on my hip and the second defender helps. they know im going to pass. is there anyway i can score in that situation

  • @whyeventry2explain Take a look at our video "Finishes at the Rim" and see if there is anything there to help you.

  • @whyeventry2explain fake pass and finish at the rim if you sell the f he othter defender

  • what if there is a smaller defender covering you and wen u try to drive he can steal it

  • @98765gify One thing that you really need to do is set the defender up with a "pre-move" such as a shot fake or jab step to create a little more space. Using our "Long one-n-one attack will also help in getting past the defender. Check out our video on this move.

  • This Can Really Help Me Out Im Working On My Making My Game Better Than Ever

  • @Tree372000: This makes it much easier to go by defenders. More often than not they make contact with you creating a foul for themselves.

  • so the key is to attack the shortest distance to basket?

  • @TheLebron6 that AND sealing your defender to your hip so that you don't allow them the space to catch up with you and cut off your drive. Also, if they bump you, they'll get whistled for the foul!

  • Hey coach,

    do you have tips on how to incorporate this while dribbling rather than from Triple Threat?

    because I want to be able to be any man off the dribble and from Triple Threat,

    thanks

  • @Noobykins: No problem, you can use this same maneuver out of the dribble as well as from a spot up position.

  • Hi ShotScience,

    I've just found your great videos and spent the last couple of hours watching them all. I hope you can answer a question for me.

    I leave too much of a gap as I go past a defender because I'm worried that they will step across my line (rather than stepping back and opening) causing a knee to knee contact. Sure I get a foul but I don't want to damage anyone in the process. Do you have any tips for staying close but avoiding that kind of collision or am I worrying over nothing?

  • @fadrus: You are worrying too much! Attack them, they don't want the contact either, but for a different reason. They cannot take a charge if you have have used the Hip-to-Hip attack because they take the chance of a foul. Go after them. Thanks for watching our videos. We really appreciate it.

  • Hi,

    Great series of basketball videos ! as well as interesting video production.

    I'm wondering how the North/South aggressive first step can work in a 3 on 3 game where the defender will push or hold you on this move. In these kind of games it is very difficult to get past them for the layup.

    Thus, I try to avoid the defender "hold/foul" by going more East / West to pull up for a J which is what you advise against. Does this mean I should just pass ?

  • @getsmartpaul: This is a great question. You might take a look at our video on "The Hammer" as a way of getting them off your hip on the attack.

    Where you have un-officiated games you may have a problem with this attack, however, you are giving into there hand-checking tactics. Go get em and forget that East/West attack if you want to get to the rack. Remember, the drive attack is the "most difficult thing for players to defend if you attack aggressively."

  • you said to step north south what if the defender has a very wide stance or lang legs is it still go to go northeast or northwest

  • @mr2fresh21: Great question! When we speak of North and South attacks, we mean at an angle which may be more like northeast or northwest. The important thing here is to use the Long One-n-One and go Hip-tp-hip on your attack. If you do this, they have little else to do than bump you (foul) or open their stance and you blow by them. When you use the long step/dribble they have little time to react unless you loop around them, and then the may get the advantage.

  • any speed drills here?

  • @Incorepted: We are not really sure what "Speed Drills" you are asking about. Give us a little more info.

  • @ShotScience i mean for leg speed

  • @Incorepted: We have on our video library several videos regarding speed development by Pam Dyer. Check them out.

  • Ok I need help I always get passed my first defender but what about getting passed the other defense while I'm running up to the rim how do I protect the ball while I'm running up 2 lay up and what moves do I use to dodge them in the air 2 avoid getting blocked

  • @erick187wright: Well Eric, check out our video, "Finishes at the Rim" for more help on this topic.

  • Shot Science-

    What should I do when I have a Shut-Down defender on me, and the paint is very crowded. I am a point guard. I am small, and I don't know what to do.

  • @1992fireflame: You are the same player asking about the "floater and the Tear Drop shots." These are not the answer for your problem. Develop some moves that you can use to attack this "Sht Down" defender. No one should be able to do this to you if you have spent the time to develop your game. We have in our YT video library, many answers to your problem, but it will take you some time to develop these. "LETS GET GOING!"

  • @1992fireflame Call a big man for a screen and play some pick and roll ... call a big man for screen without the ball so u can get open and when u get the ball u can do alot of different things ...

  • @lightsw0rd: Different things??? Like what?

  • @ShotScience Moving without the ball I meant to get open it's not all about moving without the ball ... ( im basketball player not coach ) .. The point is that alot of people just stand on the courtand ask for ball ... but the moving without the ball is better so you can get open look and they will more time pass to him

  • @lightsw0rd: You are absolutely right on this one. The toughest players to guard are those who learn to move "WITHOUT THE BALL." It's an importan skill, especially since you might only touch the ball between 1-3 minutes per game.

  • @1992fireflame I recommend you work some give and go's with a teammate to shake that defender off. Also, use some pump fakes to get him up in the air. If he starts to back off the shot, then start taking your shot.

  • Whenever I play, I always try to drive through the defense. But I can never blow past them, the go back with me. Then they go up in my face once I'm close enough to get an easy lay up. If I try a jumpshot, they are up in my face. What should I do?

  • @1992fireflame: Well go to our video Long One - n - One and learn to take the first step and first dribble long and couple that with the "HIP-TO-HIP ATTACK" and you should be able to go by most defenders. Really check out the dialogue and video on this attack and you will find it very useful in your attacks on the rack.

  • im goiing to go pro in europe thanks to u guys i play 8 hrs a day and practice and practice i love basketball its my life my passion i never had a real coach break it down how tp shoot or score using the hammer or sealing ...all ur vids made me a better player

  • @immortal1technique1: Good luck in your pursuit! Keep us up to date. Glad we could help out.

  • That's a foul? Don't expect it to be called all the time. Me as a referee wouldn't have called it. Contact was made by the offensive player (protecting himself). Defensive player stepped sidewards and back, not clearly good enough for a foul. If the offensive player didn't push/defend himself chances are the contact would've been on the chest of the defender, i.e. possibly a charge.

    So too bad the example isn't a bit more clear on the foul. Good comment on keeping the dribble, tho.

  • @cptfwiffo: If you check the rules, the defensive player must occupy a stationary position in front of the offensive player on contact. If not, the foul is on the defender. It can always be called a foul by some officials, however, it would never be a charge because of position. This move forces the defender into contact or to open up their hips leading to the opening to the rack. Thanks, however, for your comment.

  • Also, whenever I tell myself that I will attack the basket, once a defender gets in my way, I get rattled and I tend to shoot or pass. I really want to take it hard to the basket without getting stripped or blocked. But my fear seems to prevent me from doing this. How do I conquer this fear? Is this because of inexperience? Because if it is, I guess my only solution is to play a lot more. But some advice won't hurt, right? Just to speed up my improvement. I usually play the no. 2 position.

  • @MARKSMAN2318: Well, most players feel they cannot get by the defender so they resort to giving up the ball. If you work on this technique and are ready to "receive the contact" and continue to the hoop you will probably be successful. It, truly is a matter of little confidence. We recommend that you take a chance with the possibility that you will fail at first, but you will eventually succeed. Keep working on it and don't be afraid to fail at first. Let us know how it is going.

  • I have seen all your vids, but I can't seem to apply them properly. I feel that I can't get the fear of being stripped or blocked out of my head. Sometimes, I even get confused whether to shoot, drive or pass. "Triple threat", right? My problem is I can't seem to decide what to do when I have the ball. Is there any advice you can give for me to stay calm and do the right thing before I make a move?

  • @MARKSMAN2318: Play a lot more and don't be afraid to fail in the beginning. Most everything we learn in sports is about "Failure at first, then we begin to succeed." Remember when you were trying to learn to ride a bike? or Ski, snow board, or many other things? First we fail, then we begin to get it, after that, our successes out number the failures. Just keep working and success will eventually will come your way.

  • Hehehe at 2:16-2:19 The dribbler uses the HAMMER!

  • @zeruvirix: Check out The Hammer and how it applies to basketball.

  • Hi Shotscience! When i drive, should i put my off hand on the defender's hip? Cos everytime i drive, i get my ball stripped by taller players (long hands).

  • @Rockflame: We recommend that you check out our video "The Long one-n-one." This explain how to deal with the problem AND also check out "The Hammer." These two elements will help solve your problem.

  • This is a TRAVEL, you are lifting PIVOT-FOOT BEFORE TAKING A DRIBLE, only LeBron is alowed to do that :D

  • @dinowannabe: By rule, all that is required is that the ball be out of your hand before you step, not dribble!

  • @ShotScience

    I asked my friend, who is a sport-teacher, he said that the refs don't call travel in NBA, but in Europe is definitly a TRAVEL!!

  • @dinowannabe: Well, it is only a travel if its called in America or Europe.

  • hey coach i'm goning to play 2 games to morrow.I did play some games to day and this did work 5 or 6 times but then they allways doubble teamd on me and i´m wery small and quick so its so hard for me to go on the big kids and if i try to shot they are allways in my face so it´s hard so what should i do

  • @MrSportfreak15: Well remember, if they double you then they leave one of your team mates open. Get him the ball. This will take care of the Double Team.

  • can you make a video of like different type of layups and how not to lose the ball when you are driving ?

  • @sandhu1458: Check out our video "Nine Finishes at the Rim."

  • can you make a video on how to make a proper hookshot?

  • @davebrainz: This is in the works.!

  • Very good video. All the out takes at the end are getting old though. They used to be funny, but now...

  • @msheplervideo: Maybe you haven't seen our more recent ones. No out-takes.

  • hip to hip if you want to win you need to do it :D :D

  • @TheLebron6:  :D

  • dude i have that polo!! custom fit, its super legit

  • @whapoosh22: Well dude, you have real taste!! :)

  • hey coaches does this attack need to be always started with a triple threat position?and coaches to be able to do this attack, all you have to do is you should make sure that when you drive you make your hip close to your defender's hip?

  • @defygreatness: Get hip to hip and make the "long-one-One" attack to force them to rotate their hips or foul you.

  • @ShotScience coaches, you mean that the hip to hip attack is literally going hip to hip with your defender when you use long one and one?

  • @defygreatness: Absolutely!!! You should be ready for his contact as you go hip-to-hip using the long one-n-one attack as this does not allow him time to get in front of you. He will often pivot to avoid you and you are off to the races! If there is contact on the hip-to-hip it will be his and should result in a foul. If we attack using looping footwork we allow him time to stay in front of us.

  • yall make a hip to hip attack of the dribble

  • @LEVAR1984: YUP!  Any dribble attack.

  • when you show us these techniques you should also add how to defend it

  • @johnstoncourtballerz: That will be tough because it's really difficult to defend if it is executed properly. Maybe when we get more into defense.

  • what's up coach tom..hope you're all fine there..still waiting for some of the videos your working on..am now used to in using your set point..not like before now when i learned it and comfy .. i feel if my shots are going in or not.. i know where the ball is going to.. iam prepared for the rebound..thanks alot

  • @exchamelot: You are "Truly, The Man!" You work hard until you get it. YES!!!

  • @ShotScience NO! you guys are "THE MAN"...i work hard..coz SHOT SCIENCE work hard,too.and i truly trust you.i make it a point that i would be like chase,too...i haven't had a shooting like this before..all i can here was all SWISH!

    not like before..the rattle of the ring..the brick..

  • @exchamelot: It sounds like you are on it!!! Take no prisoners.

  • good tips! ima go use them against my friend hehe

  • @FaIIOutBoy: A point to remember! It takes time to develop this technique. It may take several weeks to become a part of your attack. Let us know how it goes.

  • @FaIIOutBoy that's right..it will took you weeks to develop that moves..but it helps..ty shot science

  • @FaIIOutBoy: It does take some time to get this move down, however, it is a "Payday" from then forward.

  • shot science,whats the best way to catch and hold the ball properly before shooting?because im kinda slow at it,looking at the ball first and fixing mg hold before shooting

  • @adrianbantegui: Please check out our videos on our channel which explains this really well for you. Much better than I can in such a limited space. Let us know how it goes for you.

  • @ShotScience ,thanks for ur reply on facebook :)

  • @adrianbantegui: You are quite welcome.

  • The ending was so funny... hahaha... like Jackie Chan's bloopers when he's movie was end. Go.. shot science!!!

  • @SkyXykS: Thanks and go SkyXyks!!!! We like to have a little fun when we do these vids.

  • Hey shotscience! I need help here. What is the best drill to get faster? I really really want to be have the allen-iverson-type speed although mine is pretty much average now. Btw, thanks for not just your videos but for answering all of my replies on a daily basis. You have helped me a whole lot thanks to your generosity.

  • @Rockflame: Hey Rock, one thing that we totally recommend is using the "Jump Rope." In our program we have our students use the rope as follows: Jump for one minute as fast as you can and count the number of reps. In the beginning you may only have around 80-90 reps. As your legs get stronger the number of reps will increase significantly, to maybe 120 -130. This really helps in improving

    foot-speed, agility and strength. One of our former student-players could 180-190 reps. Do 10 sets

  • @ShotScience thx! too bad i don't know how to jump rope -.-". You will be amazed at how much I struggle. Still thanks for the info. I will trry my best in the drill

  • @Rockflame: Learn how to jump rope. It's not that difficult.

  • can you make a video about how to run shot or defencing skills At this momment?

    thx

  • @timtim627: Hey timtim, we will be doing that soon. We have so may things that we want to do, it's hard to find time for all.

  • Should I try to cross some over when they are in front of me but I have about 7-10ft to the hoop. (My court is very small) Is it possible to seal when I'm that close or should I just create space and shoot. I find it very difficult to cross and seal when play one on one cause of litte amount of space and options.

  • @LoneStarxXx: Xx, the size of the court can be a problem. We like to have our students use more space to execute this move. Try to get to a bigger court.

  • Hi shot science, i have problem with driving because when i get to the paint defenders oftentimes steal the ball especially when they are three or two, even though i use the hammer.

  • @AAA2T: Well Three A, when you get into that area around the basket (the paint) with the ball the defense begins to collapse on you. We recommend that you execute a "jump stop" and this allows you to come under control and take care of the ball. It also allows for you to pivot away from the defense and kick the ball out. Don't try to overcome several bigs in the middle. They help you when you attackby collapsing. "KICK IT OUT!"

  • To those who have a problem with lay-ups: may I just say that the MIKAN DRILL is a good drill you can use to improve. It develops focus and the fingertips.

  • @MARKSMAN2318: You are the Man! We think the Mikan drill is great too!

  • By the way, Any dribbling drills for the off hand? I need to improve my drive to the left, and dribbling the ball with my left hand is one of my weaknesses.

  • @MARKSMAN2318: Same ones as the right hand. Just more work to develop because you probably have relied so much on your right.

  • Hey guys, c'mon. Your fans are waiting for your next video. When is the next one? Hope it is soon.

  • @MARKSMAN2318: We are working with YT to get up a vertical jump video, but there has been some snag and they haven't helped us figure what the problem is. Have patience!

  • Dear Shotscience,

    I wear skater shoes when i play basketball.How does basketball shoes help you with your game?And im think about getting the Kobe V shoes will this investment help me?