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  • coach may i ask how should i play small forward give me some tips and is it ok if i prefered to run to the basket then rebound the ball than to wait in a low post ty:) sorry for my bad english

  • @blademass122 Usually your coach is going to let you know what he wants you to do. If you are playing on your own then do what you do. If that is going to the boards or posting low, do that. The small forward is really a rebounder and and an ocasional shooter as well. There are no particular rules for what a Small Forward HAS TO DO!! BTW, you english is fine!

  • @ShotScience tnx i don't have coach :) i mean i am just a street player if there is a right way of jumping may you teach it to us :)

  • @blademass122 You probably jump fine as you are. The idea is to learn to use your vertical to explode to the rebound! Just keep working on the Monster Rebound Drill and you will get better.

  • @ShotScience tnx

  • @blademass122  You are very welcome.

  • Hey Coach,

    Your videos on how to shoot three-pointers was great. As much as I like using my legs, I want to shoot shots around the post and free throws without much reliance. (I cna't jump in free throws). how do I do this?

  • @ShotScienceFan There is no problem with your using a little elevation on your free throws! All shooting really needs to use the leg power!

  • Thnx coach I play power forward on my team and I had difficulties landing with the ball in my hands this helped me out a lot :)

  • @Uhlaaanvaz224 This is great to hear! Glad that this video helped you out.

  • my arms are only like about 11 inches in width, where should i get my source of power from when I'm shooting? If I bend my legs to much, it ruins my quick release, should I try to increase my arm strength?

  • @jgill1234567 The answer to your problems can be found in our video "MAKE THE 3 POINTERS!!! Get Your Legs Into It! They are the largest and strongest muscles in your body. Also check out the video "Dip Rhytmn" for how to improve your quicker re;ease.

  • Very nice video. Helped me a lot. But i'm having trouble with the Mikan step. I seem to get blocked whenever I use it or it just basically misses. Anyway to avoid that? Thanks :)

  • @xxKLekkxx check out our "Mikan Drill" video and then check out our "Finishes at the Rim" video. The second one will give you several options, including the Mikan, to make the basket with a defender.

  • @xxKLekkxx It's all about PRACTICE!!!!! It will come much easier when you have spent time developing the footwork and the finish.

  • Thanks a lot. Best regards from veracruz, Mexico :) and where can I subscribe?

  • @jarochadoll You are very welcome and you can subscribe on our You Tube Page (Shot Science). And thanks you very much!

  • @jarochadoll or hit the subscribe button above the video!

  • I love basketball thank you for this video is useful to improve my rebounds technique :)

  • @jarochadoll We are really glad to hear this. we hope our other videos will be of help also.

  • What about hand position in battling rebounds? Is it better to raise hands at least in the head level to prepare catch rebound after someone shoots the ball?

  • @hooperwille We feel that the box out or block out requires the arms to be at shoulder height with the elbows extended outward to control the person you are blocking out. The hands are in a better positon to rebound if they are in this position.

  • This is helping me with 50% of the rebounds in a game for shots that go flying how do I predict where they go?

  • @MrLimaman Very good question. As we play the game we get better predicting where the rebound may go. Remember these things. Flat shots and long shot usually result in long rebounds. Soft arcing shots tend stay close to the basket. Shots from the sides tend to go to he opposite side of the basket about 65-70% of the time.  Hope this helps.

  • @ShotScience how about the box out? any technique or tips for strengthening the stance?

  • @TheEricAugusto This is a technique that we will very soon address with a video or two.

  • This really helped in my inside game, but I have a question, what can you do to fend of those high leaping guards coming in from your back for the help D? I can get pass the center/PF guarding me what can I do to prevent those guards attacking from the back?

  • @IzDaChinoMhin Sounds like you own players need to account for blocking those guys out.

  • Thanks for the tip there.. I'll watch more of your videos so i can become a better player...

  • @kevinaddictus Well thanks for that. We work hard to provide videos that are understandable, real and interesting to assist players with their game.

  • Hey there shotscience.. as a player, rebounding is what sets my game.. whenever i rebound well i also play good.. but i noticed that for the past weeks, i'm not the same rebounder i used to be.. i get rebounded by even smaller players and my game is also somewhat downgrading.. i need help on how i can be a really good rebounder on the court.. thumbs up on your videos..

  • @kevinaddictus Thanks for your Thumbs Up. we really appreciate it very much. Rebounding is about several important things. First we have to Box out the opponents rebounders: read the rebound (Where is the ball going); Rebound with "TWO HANDS" and finally "ATTACK THE REBOUND!" We have our players work on this drill almost every day to get them to go get the ball!

  • 2:54 isnt travel ?if it isnt tell me why

  • @BazhoFromTheHood definitely not a travel. Your pivot foot doesn't lift until you're already going up into your shot.

  • @ShotScience Hey Bazho, as usual, you are on it!!!!

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  • hey shot science im about 4'4 in high school and cos of my size im havin trouble gettin the rebound espicially with frends twice my size so is ther any way u can help? if so thx

  • @Gidg2go Wish we had an answer for you, but you are at a real disadvantage. The only answer we can offer is to beat them to the ball and learn to block out really well.

  • @ShotScience I'm 5'3.5". I once got 10 defensive rebounds. On that game, I just try and beat them to the ball. If the ball is missing short, I'm mostly right underneath. Though I have to realize my reach is a lot worse than my mind thinks. If none of the taller teammates get the ball, I just worry about my guy not getting it.

  • @TimHowardII Hey Tim, the Monster Rebounding Drill is all about going after ALL rebounds. Sounds like that is who you are. Size isn't always the most important factor.

  • @ShotScience Well, because I'm more adept at defensive rebounding, instead of going for a second shot, I need work on outlet pass or drills that will help me dribble out of a rebound. I'm too short to bomb a pass over people, but if I decide to dribble, I get sagged into double teams a lot.

  • @TimHowardII A video on outlet passing and busting out is planned for the near future. Stay tuned for them.

  • Hey shotscience, i watched this video a while back and started practicing it but when i wen to a basketball workout at school (im in 9th grade) the coach said that if i went down after i get the ball someone might hit it out of my hands because highschool basketball is a lot faster. He said that i should keep my hands up after i get the ball and then spring back up to rebound. Mabey you could make a video on this.

  • @jcm0428 We guess that you were not doing this the way that we speak of in our video (Having the ball in a Position of Power). This is to protect the ball. We disagree with your coach on this one. High School BB is fast, but the ball extended is easier to know away than one held in "The position of Power." It also allows for you to finish with different put-back moves like the Mikan Step. Our view!!!

  • When you finish your aggressive rebound and you're about to follow your shot through can you vary it by doing a sky hook, will this be a good idea?

  • @H3artOfaBaller If the conditions look good for the Sky Hook, go for it. You need to be a little creative sometimes to get the job done. Go for it!!

  • @ShotScience Thank you, (:

  • @H3artOfaBaller You are very welcome.

  • @ShotScience Your services are very useful (:

  • @H3artOfaBaller We are pleased that you have found them useful for improving your game.

  • no shot blocking

    

  • @98765gify  We will be doing a video on that in the near future.

  • can you make a vedio on blocking

  • @98765gify We are supposing that you mean "Blocking Out' for rebounding. If so, yes we will have a video on this in the near future.

  • @98765gify Possibly you meant shot blocking! We will post a video on that also in the future.

  • I've been watching all your shot science videos over the summer and have been practicing every move like the Hammer, and (my favorite) the Wicked crossover dribble. Last year i was a wimpy little freshmen boy that that wasnt very good at basketball (went 5-15) in my basketball season, but this fall ive been playing with juniors and seniors and breaking their ankles, hitting those "impossible shots" with the defense in my face and i just feel so much more confident! And i cant thank you enough!!

  • @MasterLtGen  You totally make our day!! let's go for it and have a great year and continue breaking those ankles!!!!

  • 666 likes!!! aaaahhH!!

  • @MasterLtGen  Thanks so much! aaaahhH!

  • hey guys need some help.. in our village, i usually play center-power forward cause i'm usually the tallest guy but in our school the coach assigned me to the small forward position. And i sometimes find it difficult to adjust my playing style. I'm about 5'9 or 5'9 and 1/2.. really need help cause i'm confused on what position to master.. thank you :D

  • @kevinaddictus We recommend that you work on your total game. Let your game develop into something more than just one or two positions.

  • @ShotScience thanks for the tip!! and all of your videos really helped in my development as a basketball player so keep posting more videos to help others improve as well :DD

  • @kevinaddictus  Will do Kevin!!! Thanks for watching and continue to "Grow your Game."

  • Coach, I am a short player and I get my shot blocked a lot so I like to drive to the post to make them think I'm taking a lay-up, I give a jab step fake and a head fake to create some space and then I fade all the way back and throw the ball off the backboard. Do you recommend me to go for the foul or the fade? (I make most of my bankshot fades, I shoot like 60-80% there.)

  • @DXiklledkennyXD Well possibly a combination of the two might be very effective. When you do nothing but fade shots you are predictable. Check out our video "Finishes at the Rim" and possibly work on two or three moves that you feel confident with and these may help you get to the And-one situation.

  • Also, to secure the rebound, you must "lockout" the opponent right?

  • @AndreasHeat You probably mean "BLOCK OUT." Right?

  • @ShotScience Yeah the block out and face block out

    

  • @AndreasHeat: Andreas, you are on it!!!

  • @ShotScience i thought it was box out

  • @adidas80699 You can use Box out or Block out.  They mean the same thing.

  • 6 people like fade away shots too much...

  • @sillymunkyboy: Yes, we know!!!!!

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  • Hmm. why no fading? Sorry, silly question.

    

  • @Electivity: Aha, you are perceptive!

  • I laughed at the "I dontt think so, bro!" at 1:25. Shot Science are great!

  • @mariuskc7037: Thanks so much for your very nice comment. We work hard to offer our best. tay tuned for more.

  • Coach, I want to see an actual game where all your drills are put into use. Different situations call for different techniques and such and I would love to see when and how the different plays are used.

  • @TehSquishie: Well, this would be sweet. If you were to watch Chase's college Hi-lite videos on our site you would see many of the things that we teach. You will see him and his team mates demonstrate many of these skills. You can also see many of these skills in the NCAA tournament games that are going on now if you watch the games closely.

  • I have a recommendation to make this drill work at practice or with 2 players:

    The defensive player stands behind the offensive player on the block. The D tosses the ball like in the video, the O attacks and rebounds the ball. The D follows and should help the O practice by running through all three D scenarios (top side for power layup and pump fake finish, inside for "nose elbow" over the top layup, and Mikan opposite finish). This way it's realistic and 2 players are involved.

  • @MrCoachMay: Hey coach, this sounds like a solid idea. We will give it a shot as soon as we can. Stay tuned.

  • @MrCoachMay: Coach, we think this could be a really good drill. We actually do this with our students as coaches. The coach steps in to the positions you mention. We will experiment with this. Thanks.

  • coach teach us the hook shot please?

  • Hey coach,

    In the power position; would this prevent any defenders from taking the ball off me (leading to a free throw if they tried to smack the ball from my hand) or is it just used to keep a good grip?

  • @LFC4EVA1990:  Both of these things are just what we are speaking about. Power -up position is really important.

  • this is the best rebounding technique i d ever seen on youtube pls make more vids

  • @twirp153:  Thanks so much for your nice comment. This drill is a "Monster" because you learn to attack the rebound instead of waiting for it to come to you.

  • Great channel!!

  • @nnquang1993 THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE "SPREAD THE WORD."

  • this vids are one of the best about basketball that i can found here on youtube

  • @MrBaskfreak: Well, thank you so much for your nice comment. We work really hard to provide meaningful basketball skills and information. If you would, please "Spread the Word" so we can continue to provide this information to a larger group. Thanks again.

  • thanks for the video, is very usefull to learn about rebounds, specially the tecnique elevate elbows violently... Thanks again Sir.

  • @tomlecter: Glad we could help out here. We really love this drill. It can make you a much better rebounder, because you "ATTACK THE REBOUND" INSTEAD OF WAITING FOR IT TO COME TO YOU.

  • 2 dislikes? realy! everyone should like this video!!!!! LOVE ShotScience!!! PLEASE MAKE MORE!!!

  • @Nightshade599: There are always "haters." We really don't care when we get so much support.

  • hey coach, i wondering if you could make a video about baseline. like what to do if get the ball at the baseline

  • @Sicc559: Not really sure what your question is about. After you get a rebound or what?

  • Thanks for the Advice.

  • @llRampage: Glad we could help you. Stay tuned for more videos.

  • Do you have dvd's??? If you make program like dvds This will be great!! Tooo good for a youtube channel!!! :D

  • @8thH0k4ge nope, we don't have dvds. We're committed to online content! Thanks for watching!

  • now that i can rebounding, do you have any ideas about shot-blocking?

  • @gryphus001: Well shot blocking is a tough one! One major mistake made by many players is to "swing" at the ball so that it looks awesome. They want to blast it out of bounds or against the wall for the "Crowd response." This can hurt the blocker as they get too involved in making the block dramatic. We believe that you must really work on your timing (not too early) and merely get a hand up for enough contact to make the ball errant. It's less dramatic, but less chance for a foul call.

  • Just a question. After catching the rebound, do you have to put the ball down? I hate nothing more than when I put the ball down only to have some 5'10" gaurd swat it out of my hand

  • @Broncos88surehands: The only need for the dribble is if we need to get closer the basket. If we need to do, this we use a "Slide Step with a dribble" to get closer. Our dribble is a "Power Dribble." In the video notice that this dribble is with two hands and is only knee high. We respect your feelings about those "little quick handed guards."

  • Very good rebound drill

  • @Broncos88surehands: Thanks, we like it as well. The "Big Players" we coach get a steady diet of this at every work-out. We want them to attack every rebound and not just the ones that come to them!

  • Hi shotscience, it's me again Tim, I wanna ask about cross overs and fakes, i just get to 13 years old and I have 162cm tall, I want to train a small forward, can you make of some videos about 3 points or rebounds?

  • @timtim627 Hey Tim, all of our videos on shooting extend to 3-point shooting as well. The only small difference might be that you have to harness more power from your legs (check out the video "Get Your Legs into It"). We also have videos up on the Crossover dribble ("Breakin' Ankles") and shot fakes ("Fake 'em out of their Shoes"). As for rebounding, we're working on putting together a video that explains our point of view on them, but if you're watching this video, you're well on your way.

  • Hey ShotScience. I'm 15yrs old and 6'3'' 200 pounds. Is that good for a PF or center?

  • @JebesDrota: Hey Jebes, that size probably fits both positions pretty well. Usually the PF is more agile so they can also step away from the basket. It looks like you have more time to grow if you are only 15. Our best suggestions are to work on being the perimeter player if you have those skills. Hope this helps.

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  • @crooklyn817: Checked this video also and it ran fine. Try again.

  • Hey shot science. I'm 12 years old and I'm five feet six inches I just wanted to know if I am short for my age and how I should score when Im playing basketball

  • @GioRox1234: Hey Gio, at 12 you still have a lot of time to grow. You can look at your parents and get a pretty good idea where you size may end up. It is often usual to have a growth spree of 3-6 inches. We advise you to work on your entire game and by 16 or 17 you will probably be reaching your adult height.

  • what about the fundamentals of passing. 

  • @VidMaker1996: They are coming your way soon.

  • hey coach I was wondering if you could make a video on blocking shots

  • @uglyjj1994: jj, thats down the line some, but we will address it at some point.

  • hey coach i was wondering what should i do to improve my explosion and my vertical so i can be more effective in blocking shots, getting rebounds, and getting to the rim

  • @Cristlefrost: Well, we really like jumping rope. We recommend 6 set one minute sets three or four times a week. Start jumping and count the number of repetitions for that one minute. You will probably begin with 60-80 in the beginning. This will increase as you work out. Our best student can get 193 reps in one minute. This will help in speed, agility and explosion. Great drill. Try it.

  • @ShotScience thank you

  • @SPiDAAMuNKy:  You welcome.

  • Great video coach. I was always a rebounder but this video helped me with scoring after the rebound. Thanks coach!

  • @HiloViks808: Thanks so much for your support and We are pleased that you feel that this video helps you.

  • Hi coach I was wondering what kind of excercises I should be doing that correspond to basketball and what are you personal favorites

  • @SPiDAAMuNKy : WOW! That is a really long laundry list. This is one you will need to research for yourself. One recommendation is Jumping Rope. This is good for almost all sports.

  • hey coach how i send you the video? i don't know how to do it

  • @jairoescalante07: Post it on this site and we can see it there.

  • hey coach, on 3:01-3:02 isn't that a travel?

  • @apwarrior99No, it is not a travel. Chase has both feet on the floor following a jump stop. He can use either foot as a pivot foot. So, not not a travel.

  • Coach when will you guys post more videos

  • @franklynxl: We believe that we will be posting one within one week. Sorry for the delay.

  • coach tom i dont know what is happen with me because the more i train my shot the worst i am shoting sorry for my english because i talk it more or less. would you explain me what is happen to me?

  • @jairoescalante07: The only way we can help you here is to see you on video. Otherwise we are just guessing. Try to get one to us and we will try to help.

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  • @ShotScience: so i'll send you a video on monday

  • @jairoescalante07: Sound great! We will take a look and get back to you.

  • coach tom

    do you still have a T-shirt with a SHOTSCIENCE logo on it?

    how can i purchase one?

    thanks...

    all you guys ... SPREAD the W O R D !!!!!

  • @exchamelot: If you can stand by for a short while we will have our tee shirts ready for sale. The design is done and now looking for someone to print them for us. We will also have other apparel available in the near future. Stand by for those shirts.

  • @ShotScience can you post some of the design..?ty

  • @exchamelot: Hey Richard, not sure what you are asking about!

  • @ShotScience oh,sorry for that...i mean the designs of the t-shirts..can you post some...ty

  • @exchamelot: Wwe are in the process of having tee's printed. Be ready in a couple of weeks.

  • Ok, so i am an extremely short player. And i find that doing hookshots and lots of the "over the top" finishing move work very well. Is this correct or am i just getting lucky? What else do you reccomend for short players like me?

  • @iamblobicus: Well it is impossible for us to know how to help you since we cannot see you shooting. If you get a video posted for us we will analyze it for you and see if we can help you. We will be waiting.

  • do you need high vertical to become a good a player?

  • @BWeiChen: Not really! Aggressiveness, timing, skills and courage are really important traits for becoming a good player. The one thing that you need to remember is, you must work hard on your fundamental skill. If not you can count on being average.. Lets go!!!!

  • hey shotscience, i have a problem, so last week i was working on my vertical leap and suddenly there was pain in the back of my head where it meets the neck. Afterwards, i get this feeling like i want to throw up. Some people say its because im breathing wrong, but i am sure that i breathed the right way. i heard Chase is a great personal trainer, can he help me?

  • @PwNuRmoTheR: Pw, if you are having these symptoms and they are on-going, you may need to see a doctor about this. Chase is not a Physician and therefore unqualified to give you advice on something like this. It is possible you may have tweeked some muscles or ligaments. Check it out.

  • This is an interesting drill. I'm gonna give it a shot next time I go out to practice. I have one question though, regarding staying square to the baseline: why would you do that as opposed to setting yourself up for a post up?

  • @seventysschev: Well, if we have inside position on the defender we want to maintain that position to be able to score. If you get caught with the defender cutting you off to the inside then a post up may be the answer. Read the situation and go from there. Thanks for your comment and give it a try. We have had several of our students turn into "Monsters" on the boards

  • @ShotScience : Ah, I see. Thanks!

  • @seventysschev: Great! Stay tuned for more.

  • what happens if you can't flick your wrist when you shoot?i know thats not reallyrelated to the video but i just have so much trouble flicking my wrist!!!!

  • @specialforcepro1 you really shouldn't be trying to "Flick" your wrist because that tends to impart too much "action" onto the ball. We teach that you should have a very relaxed "Flop" finish. As your arm extends out of the set point, your wrist should just very gently flop over the top of your arm. What this does is soften the touch on the ball and gives it a nice slow back spin. The less "live" the ball is when it hits the rim (if it hits the rim) the more likely it will die and fall in.

  • @specialforcepro1 check out our video on the "Flop Finish." Hope this helps!

  • @MyNameIsVersaStylez: We do! It will be forth coming and become closer together.

    Believe it or not, this is hard work! Thanks for your response.

  • does this work even when i am being boxed out?

  • @ConstructionMadness: Probably is not going to be effective if you are blocked out.

    We believe that "players" who are active and aggressive are really difficult to be boxed out. Get around or by those boxing out and get to the ball.

  • the best video on youtube about basketball training. thank you :)

  • @qKENp: Hey q, we really appreciate your comment.  Please help us by "Spreading the Word." Stay tuned for more.

  • beautiful vid !best bball advices on youtube

    where are you guys located? :)

  • @canweixiang: Hey, thanks so much for your nice comment. We work very hard to provide information that players can use. We are located in California, USA. We had a foreign exchange student from your country about six years ago. He was the best!!! We will continue to put up more videos in the future and please, "Spread the Word."