The Truth About Basketball Training For Young Players
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- čas přidán 30. 11. 2023
- Take a look at this clip of Zach Lavine this past summer working out with the high level trainer Jordan Lawley. There are a couple of interesting things about this, and the video is on CZcams if you want to check out the whole thing.
The main thing I want you to notice from Lavine’s workout is something that I think is missing from a lot of the way younger players work on getting better these days. Notice how in almost every rep, Lavine is being guarded. Now these aren’t fully live reps, meaning the defense isn’t necessarily trying to stop Lavine. But by having defense, it makes Lavine have to think through the play, and make decisions. Instead of just doing the same exact rep of something 10 times in a row with no variation, having a dummy defender pushes you to be more creative.
In fact, this past summer in an interview Payton Pritchard revealed that he pays overseas players to come stay with him in the offseason, and play defense on him for a few hours a day. He said he likes to get 300-500 live reps in almost everyday in the offseason, as well as getting his normal shooting and ball handling in. Maybe Pritchard will see this video and decide to fly me out to Boston this summer to play defense on him, but I have a feeling he wants to go against guys who might be able to get a stop.
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When I started playing basketball at 12 I couldn't even shoot the ball or dribble, I just played 1v1, 2v2 etc. against my friends in school and I got better really fast, I remeber that I played a tournament/cup like 6 months after starting basketball and I made like 10 points and 3 assist a game from just playing pickup
I think that doing skill work is still really important, but I do agree you can progress quickly by playing against real competition. I think a mixture of both is important.
this shit inspiring im tryna be like u bro
I mean the other kids were 12 too so no one was doing skill work lmao
Im 12 and I started playing 2 years ago... I'm way better now because I watch a lot of videos like this and I also started comparing myself to other people my age and wanted to do everything they could do because I am REALLY competitive ... and now im better than them and one of the best in my entire school... now I even get frustrated when I can't do thing that NBA players can do .... some tips i can give are too be confident and do training that is difficult so that you can improve.....
Hows it going for u now?
Damn bro i usually get f ed whem i start that early and play 1v1 and 2v2 lol
This is probably some of the best basketball content on CZcams. Consistency, insight and experience. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Wow I appreciate this! I'm trying!
I rarely comment on Youtub videos, but I love your channel man. Keep on going, you do a great job sharing your wisdom to help players like me get better
Thank you, I'm trying to help in any way I can!
Great video, we preach this a lot
Thank you!
your so inspirational bro i just recently changed my jumper and ive been slumped out but now i know other players have gone threw this and i feel much more confident
I think most players go through it at some point or another, I definitely have!
Hey Tucker, loving your content man, really like different insights you bring when compared to channels that cover similar topics. I'm not a pro or anything, not even college, but when I used to play "seriously" in local tourneys my practice was basically a diet of contested shots and pick-ups with modified rules, because that's how we practiced for Football (soccer) in my college. For example, if you want to strengthen your mid range shot, you can have a game where paint shots and 3 point shots count as 1 and everything in between are worth 3 points, then you just play as normal, you will naturally want to gravitate towards the mid range because naturally you want to win the game lol And the best thing is, you get a lot of in-game situations that aren't forced (forced in the sense of someone overcompensating when practicing against you precisely because its practice, if that makes any sense), but at the same time the defense expects you to do those things, so you'll have to find ways get around it. Same thing for assists, defense, etc, you might reward points for blocks, steals, alleyoops, catch-n-shoots and reduce points for something else, and you naturally put people in a position where they have to think about the best way of doing those things to win the game. Of course, it's always good to practice the fundamentals before you do this kind of practice, but I always found it really helpful as a complement, maybe at the end of your training session to really save the stuff you just learned deep on the back of your mind. Keep up with the good work man, all the way from Brazil✌
So many interesting ideas in this comment! I have definitely played 1 on 1s where you can only take jumpers, or play out of the post, etc. Just finding ways to push your skills into uncomfortable situations, and I think it can be really helpful because it does force you to apply the skills you are training. In my opinion an ideal workout would always consist of skill work and live play, so I like the idea of adding this kind of stuff onto the end of your training session. I hope young players check out this comment because it has some great insight! Thank you!
Love to see more brazilians out here trying to get better man❤❤
Hey Tucker, this video will really help me in my workout's. Currently I'm 18y and 6'3ft. I will focus more on training live 1v1. You doing great work, don't stop this
Thank you, you keep up the great work as well!
New sub here! I’m all about this content, Tucker!! 🙌🙌
Yooooo, I appreciate it JLaw!!
this is great info and refreshing to see from content creators. The basketball scene has gotten over saturated with bad info. Everything you explained is 100% accurate. Thank you
Wow I appreciate this! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video.
Finally someone with a high quality CZcams channel, thank you
Haha appreciate it, I try!
thanks for the video man, you opened my eyes
I got you!
love the video, keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Your channel is super helpful. Thank you
Thank you! Glad to help!
Great advice! Playing live competition builds your confidence and lets you play more freely in games. The other thing I would say is when you do play 1v1 limit your dribbles. Make it more competitive and challenging.
Yes of course. Should have mentioned this, never do unlimited dribbles.
I have always done work by myself but it was always the same moves over and over again, which never helped much in games thank you so much for this i really appreciate it.
You are welcome! Don't be afraid to be creative in your workouts.
thank you for the amazing video!
You are welcome. Thank you!
I’m 16 and currently 6,4 started playing when I was 6,1 at 14 and I have improved a lot, this video has helped a ton thank you.
Great to hear, keep it up!
How were u when u started weight training
@@juicegod7562 what do you mean bro
Insane video man, youre helping a lot of people, keep up with the content
Thank you! I hope to help in some way!
This is so inspirational tucker, I like the messsage, the tips, and I plan on implementing them as well, the problem is I already constructed a workout for training by myself or with a defender, an offensive player, or just 1 on 1’s etc, but don’t have the opportunity and access to basketball court not even a half one, school gym don’t allow for students and only on events and for varsity players to train in even though they finished second dead last. And this makes me really discouraged and wonder if I should just give up on this sport, as I got an intramurals in February with no training, not to mention I only got interested in basketball a couple months ago which at 13, still 13 now, I started so late because we were broke before but now more fortunate, I used to be un athletic and had no plans in basketball, but one day I wanted to change and got all the prep done like my own 2 balls, compressions, pump, jersey, shoes, etc, and I do believe I got mad potential, I’m now lean and athletic, good cardio, explosive, I think I'm 5'5 at 13 turning 14 in March but I didn't get officially measured as you guessed it no opportunity present itself, I think I'm around 125-130 lbs, long wingspan, can literally reach my knees by barely bending down, big hands, as I can palm a ball with good grip and non sweaty hands, my best attribute on the court is my perimeter d as I put absolute pride and effort on it, rest of the skills not so much ad no training, tried out for an 5 minute intramural tryout, looked absolutely clueless and so nervous my heart felt like it was going to come out of my chest, had no statline, missed a shot and even got dropped and scored on by short big ass shaq.
Wow, thank you for sharing your story! I would just say that things can change, circumstances and opportunities can change at any moment. So if you really love basketball, you can keep pushing through all these obstacles and potentially give yourself a chance to reach your goals in the long run. I don't have any great advice for you unfortunately, other than be patient and continue to do whatever you can to get better, even if you don't have the best opportunity to do so.
Do your thing and when you get scared fight harder. Pain lets us know we are alive, don't run from it. After you get the skill, people and the game will try to break you mentally but keeping pushing.
Great channel!
Thank you!
Hey love the video! I’m starting my basketball training program to help the kids in my community. You make some great points. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome! That is awesome you are helping those kids, keep making a difference!
@@TuckerRichardson okay I followed on Instagram. Keep up the good work!
rlly helpful
Helpful video. Just wathed your game with bc nokia and you played great!
Thank you. Was a great win!
Love your channel bro, new subscriber!
Let's go! Thank you!
This is true w/my daughter. I had her with a great trainer for about a year but she couldn't translate it to the court. Once I working with her and putting a 50% effort defense on her during the workouts. It immediately started showing on the court. I also agree that trainers can definitely over complicate things to be new and unique, but you need to spend alot of time just doing a handful on moves/shots that you're gonna use in games
Great video again!
Suggestion: Could you make a video for parents of future basketballers? And for different ages 8-12 12-16 & 16+
What are your thoughts on do’s and don’ts?
Hmmm, this is definitely an interesting idea...
I really like this channel. I'm turning on notifications.
That is what I like to hear!
My son is 11 years old, he was a swimmer now switched to basketball. He is tallest guy in the team, he is 170 cm now, strong guy, can make 45 push ups, 5 push ups on one hand. He run faster than anyone in the team. But has no experience in dribbling and shooting, he started to play 2 months ago, his first experience was not a practice but game, he did not know any basketball rules and make many mistakes. Now he is more confident and rebounds, sets screens, score 6-8 points, passes. I tell him son, you have strong body but you should have IQ like Doncic and Jokic... we decided to make 100 days challenge with him, we deleted all computer games, now he slips more... 2k24 is allowed so he can grow his game IQ. He is so bored now that he focus on basketball...so in 100 days we want improve dribbling, working on plyometrics, start to make 5 pull ups...stay tuned guys! We want to encourage parents to pay attention to their kids, give them more time and delete games (yeah brutal but best decision we ever made)... practice... your channel is so awesome for me and my son Tucker Subscribed!
Yooo this kinda cool ur a cool dad man keep it up may Allah (god) keep your family relationship always healthy
@@syedmuhammadmehdi7137 thanks you my friend! God bless you!
Sometimes you have to limit distractions, especially for younger kids who have so much access to technology! So cool to hear this story and keep updating on his progress!
@@TuckerRichardson thanks a lot mate, I was a father who was busy with work and my own pleasure my son was always far away. I allowed him to play computer games so I can be free, now I decided to dedicate my free time to my son and I would like to share that experience with other fathers. We came to Canada from 3d world country 6 months ago and I was national player there, I reached all titles in bball there, but the sky is a limit in North America and I would like to share our experience of dedication and how it works here in Canada from 11 years old and up....your channel is expiration for me. Thank you
Just found your channel, great stuff. Would be cool if you did vids geared towards older guys who just want to get better at the local pickup game too
Wow, I love this idea haha. Basketball is a game for all ages!
I’m 11 and 5, 2 and made c team last season. This upset me so I decided I would try to make a better team but did not know how. This video helped a lot. Thank you.
Glad to help!
Gems! 💪🏾💎
Yo tucker love the video should I focus on mastering specific skills e.g crossover into a floater on individual workouts or just do a lot of creativity things ? E.g shoot at different shot timings
I'm more of a fan of being creative, because in a game you need to just let your body flow. But to be creative, you first need to get really good at the basic skills. So don't be afraid of repping out one move, and then finding time to add that creativity, maybe in more live situations.
Hello Tucker Richardson! I plan on making the NBA. I'm 6"2 at 15 and my estimated height would probably be 6''4 or 6''3. I work out for about 2 hours per day because I'm busy with other things. This summer I tried going to the gym to gain some muscle because I'm a bit skinny. I wanted to know whether I should me focusing on gaining muscle and training or just purely training. I just wanted to say that I love these videos and benefit from them a lot. Thanks a lot!
I think gaining strength from lifting is really important, however I was also a really skin kid at 15, and about the same size as you. And over time I grew into my body more and was able to put on some muscle, but the most important thing to do as a younger player is working on your skills. So I would try not to sacrifice time getting better at basketball.
@@TuckerRichardson Thx for the advice!I really love the channel. Very high quality videos with good info. Great stuff!
Ayo Tucker this helped a lot! I was wondering if you had any tips for someone who has not made their team though, if you’ve ever been though that.
I think going through the adversity of not making a team can be one of the biggest motivators for players. If you take the approach that you aren't going to let that happen the next year, and do everything to put yourself in the position to make it next time, then you are making the most out of a tough situation. Good luck!!
Started playing ball at 11 years old and 62 and still balling. I see younger kids spending time with drills, the way to improve your game is by playing pick all over the city.
I think working on your skills and also playing pickup to test them out in live situations is the best way to get better!
Post that whole JLaw video with you and Pritchard!!!
It is on his CZcams channel if you want to check it out!
Hey Tucker! Another great video. Would you recommend a 7th grader take the entire summer off of AAU to work with a trainer like Joan 3xs a week and train at home with me the other 3 days instead of playing Tournaments all summer? Then got back to AAU after 3 month “off season” then do school ball for 3 winter months and the back to AAU for spring and then repeat off season in summer. If you could do it Over, would you do it like this? The pressure is there to play all year long and I just think it stunts true development over the long haul.
Such an interesting topic/question. I actually do think having a balance between training and playing is really important, especially at a young age. Some kids only play and don't train, or the opposite, they just train and don't get enough game reps in. So I think it is perfectly reasonable, especially in 7th grade, to find that balance. And then obviously when you get to high school and recruiting becomes more important, you have to take AAU a little more seriously. But even if you are playing AAU, I think you need to still find time to be working on your skills as well.
Yeah I can’t get in any games unless it’s school ball bc I live in Canada which has snow all year except the and can’t practice outside and live in a town without indoor courts what should I do?@@TuckerRichardson
Can you send me some drills to focus on in order to take my game to next level
Am Elvis I started playing basketball since 2019 to date but l have one problem l face each time l play with my friends (fear) when the game starts l develop fear in a why that l even lose my handles and my shot which makes me fill to make baskets during the game l would be glad if you give me some advice on what to do.
When you are a young kid (6~10) develop your ball handling skills and footwork. Soccer is actually a very good sport when you are young kid ....a lot of your footwork will carry over to hoops. Obviously when you get older and stronger the shooting mechanics and fundamentals will be imperative. Diet & weight training and other conditioning programs are so advanced today as well.
I actually grew up playing soccer!
Hey Tucker I have a question when did u first start playing varsity in high school also does playing varsity like sophomore year help u get a D1 scholarship compared to first playing varsity as a junior. Another question I am a 6’4 freshman in high school I feel like I play like big guard or forward but I am probably going to play center how can I adjust to this. Last question, my middle school never really had a ball team so I’m really used to playing pickup ball at the park and now that I made my high school JV team it feels like my awareness and IQ isn’t that great, do u think these things can improve over time by themselves? Thanks great vid
I was on varsity my freshman year, but didn't get any playing time, so I mostly played on the JV team. Getting exposure from your high school team all depends on the school you go to. For instance, I went to a public school with no recognition, so I didn't get recruited from going there.
Also, if you are 6' 4" you should 100% be working on being a guard/wing, and try to stay away from being a center. The more you can develop your perimeter skills, the more successful you will be no matter how tall you end up.
And lastly, I think your IQ should develop from playing more organized basketball, but you can also learn a lot from watching film and watching high level basketball. I hope this helps!
@@TuckerRichardson Thanks for your input I truly appreciate this but one more question if you didn’t get recruited from your school how did u get recruited? Was it through AAU? If so when do u think I should tryout for an AAU team and how can I?
Check out my video I made on how I got my division 1 offer, I tell my whole story. @@Deebo2288
4:00 I had a cousin who made me change my shot once he thought I was strong enough I didn’t understand since I was a good shooter already but it helped and I passed it on
Yeah changing the shot is such a tough thing to do, but especially for your players sometimes it needs to be done.
Yeah I can’t get in any games unless it’s school ball bc I live in Canada which has snow all year except the and can’t practice outside and live in a town without indoor courts what should I do?
I wasn't able to tryout for my middle school's basketball team, but I want to tryout for the high school team next year, but it is really cold at this time of the year and I can't go to a gym. Any advice on how can I improve as a basketball player if It is getting cold and I cannot go outside and practice? Thx Love your content
The way to get better without actually training is by watching film and learning from what really good players do. I have a few videos on how to do this, but watching film can increase your basketball IQ even if you don't have court access. However to really grow, eventually you will need to get in the gym. Hope this helps!
Hey so I have a question, I know this comment section is full of people wanting to get better at basketball however I live up in Scotland and there isn't many basketball teams nor gyms with basketball courts, they are either outside or crap any advice?
Seems like a really tough situation, and not sure how I could help you out other than to say even on outdoor courts you can find ways to get better if you really have a passion and love for the game.
Hey Tucker, Ive got a question. When I play my games i play in a gym, and team trainings are in a gym, but i dont have access to a gym for my own training. Is it still beneficial to be doing shooting drills on an outdoor court which can be quite heavily wind affected?
This is interesting. I mean I have done a lot of workouts on outdoor courts over the years, and I know it can be really frustrating. I would say just make sure you get a lot of reps closer in to the basket to make sure your shot is feeling good, and then as you move out try not to get frustrated with the results of your shot as much, because obviously you aren't going to make them at the rate you would indoors. And try and plan to workout on nice sunny days! haha, best of luck.
@@TuckerRichardson what about rims that are lower/smaller? For example my ring at home only goes to 9'5 and the actual ring is a lot smaller than standard. Do you think that matters?
That no underhand idea is crazy lol. It's actually opposite with the young players I coach, a lot of them only shoot overhand lol it's hard to get them to do underhand
Haha, I could see this. It seems to always be drilled into kids from a young age.
How long is a good amount for a training session whether with a trainer or individual and how do I make a good workout plan especially when busy with school
It is really hard to know, depends on the player. Like I said, when I was younger my workouts were longer than they are now. So timing depends on how focused the workout is on what you need to do to get better. Even if you can only get in the gym to work on your skills for an hour a day, if you spend that time doing the right things, you can still make a huge difference over a long period of time.
First
Keep up with the videos
I really like your videos they really help me a lot
Thank you! Will do.
How would you suggest a young player, who doesn't have access to a high level pick up game, improve his passing. Not the physical part but the court vision and defender control. I find this the hardest part of basketball to teach.
I don't know if I have a great answer for this. For me, passing kind of developed naturally for me as a I got older, but I never really worked on it in my training until I go to high school. So you can definitely work on during a training session, but you are right, you will really get better at passing in live situations. I would say that you can still work on it in your workouts, you just have to get creative!
I'll play defense for you!!🤣
Yes!
Im 12 and I started playing 2 years ago... I'm way better now because I watch a lot of videos like this and I also started comparing myself to other people my age and wanted to do everything they could do because I am REALLY competitive ... and now im better than them and one of the best in my entire school... now I even get frustrated when I can't do thing that NBA players can do .... some tips i can give are too be confident and do training that is difficult so that you can improve.....
maybe this only works for me.. let me know what u think
I like your competitive mentality. That is really important if you want to excel at basketball. Put yourself in situations where you are competing against high level players and you will get better!
100%.... but I don't have any near by courts and can't play in my house so it is very hard to workout everyday... I going start going back to my old club soon so that i can get some work in! @@TuckerRichardson
Yo Tucker Richardson! Im 14 and 6’1 (my dad’s like 6’10) and I want to play pro. I am super athletic for my age and am good at playing as a sf. But the only problem is that I live in lebanon and I have no idea on how to get recruited from here, any tips?
Unfortunately I am no expert in this. If you can get film on yourself, you can try sending that to college coaches in the US, or try and work with your countries national team, but again, I don't know enough about this to really help. Sorry!
I dare you to make the perfect workout video (or regime/routine)
Haha dare me??
For me the problem is getting my own damn rebounds 😅😅. When i shoot on the corner it would always f ing bounce in ways that make the ball go farrrrrrrrr to the other court and i would have to go get it come back to miss and do it all over again 😅😊😅😅
I hear you haha shooting alone can sometimes get frustrating!
@@TuckerRichardson haha yeah and the funny thing is that when I have a rebounder that make good pass i make like 80% like I am nba player lol. When my gf pass it goes down to like 60% but i mean still better than shooting alone with 30 percent lol
I'm a 6'3 sophomore in highschool trying to play college ball but my coaches always play me as a 5 because I go to a smaller school. What do I need to do to be able to play as more of a gaurd/wing. I 'm solid ball handler and shooter and a good passer but my coaches don't let me play anywhere on the perimeter. What can I do to show them I can be a solid guard for them and not just a big?
This is such a big issue for younger players, I feel bad you are in this situation. One thing is you could just be honest with them and say that you understand you are the tallest player on the team, but for your development you can't be playing under the basket all the time. Also you could prove this to them by doing things like getting a rebound and dribbling up the court and setting up the offense or catching on the perimeter and driving by someone to the basket. Show them you are comfortable handling the ball and making decisions like a guard would be.
@@TuckerRichardson ok. Thank you!
AAU? 🤷🏾♂️
I'm confused on what to work on to get better overall. I am 14 years old and i know decently what i am better at, but i mainly have to train and research alone. In live practice i play worse than when I'm relaxed and just playing let's say 1 on 1 with my friend. What should i do?
Extra note: I am in 8th grade and it is my first year playing basketball. I've upgraded my game a lot since the start but I have seemed to reach a plateau and don't know how to keep getting better.
how tall were you your freshman year in highschool??
I was about 5' 11"
Tucker I need your help I'm 11 years old but what I'm trying to practice is my jump shot since I shot with 2 what should I practice Thanks
Definitely work on adjusting your form first (you shouldn't be shooting with 2 hands as you get older), and then as it starts to get better you can focus on getting game like reps in during your workouts.
Thank you Tucker I'm a PG 5 feet tall and I'm wondering what Should I practice to become like A pass first player that's how I play
Also the problem with me is If I try with one hand it only goes 2 or 3 feet how do I make go farther
@6:33 Nice cut.
Cutting is one of the best ways to get easy buckets!
I love the video but I think u missed out on a few aspects of basketball that 90 percent of youth basketball players don’t train. I’ve been to several aau games and I noticed that most players play mentally too fast. They look great in drills but once u put them in a game any type of really aggressive defense will cause them to speed up and make bad decisions. All high level players slow the game down and play at their own pace. They also dont know how to run an offense with their head up and not lose the ball under intense pressure. I feel like 90% of the moves kids train they will only use 10% of the time in a games. They aren’t learning simple things like changing speed while dribbling, how to get open on cuts, how to defend players one on one, how to pass with both hands, etc. they also do all their drills with their head down so they never really learn how to handle the ball. Every nba player dribbles with their head up and can do all the same moves but most trainers don’t tell kids to practice that way and they wonder why in games they miss wide open passes.
Hmmm I agree with a lot of this. I guess I didn't touch on it explicitly because the whole point was for younger players to play in more live situations. I think if you just do drills, you can become a robot and not no how to react in games, so that is why I am trying to get younger players to play more pickup, 1 on 1s, 2 on 2s to learn how to use their skills with real defense and decision making. Thank you for the comment!
@@TuckerRichardson I agree with you on getting the pick up reps. I just noticed that when they do train they train in a way that builds bad habits that they take to live situations. U should reinforce good habits in training
Agreed!@@xxxxxxxxxxxdfdszfgsz
I can't get even one guy to play defense, it's that simple
Oof.
If we flys me out I can stop it and but it on video. I played with Micheal Jordan in a pick up game
Okay!
PLEASE FLY OUT TUCKER, PRITCHARD!
Yes, #1 is understanding basketball, #2 is going up to a coach and saying "you need this, I can do that".
Hahah that would be cool if he did...
Why is Payton barefoot😂😂😂
Yop
Well it ain't translating for Lavine. The bulls paid this guy what KD got ( 250mil) for what? Bad shot selection, bad attitude, plays at his own pace and pushes the ball for bad shots when the team isn't even in a position to get the rebound. Not hating, these are straight facts.
I can't disagree with you! Just an example of how a high level basketball player approaches his training.
@TuckerRichardson die hard hooper, that lives in chicago. I study film non stop. I didn't mean to go on a rant about Zac, but as bulls fan I'm so frustrated. I envy the t wolves, Edward's is something special.
Yeah the entire Bulls situation seems frustrating right now. They look better when Lavine is off the court which is not ideal out of your highest paid player. @@alex24mamba
cool story bro
Thanks.
You can have all the training in the world but if you don't have that dawg in you to dominate your opponent all of that is for show. Everyone can shoot and dribble. Everyone is training right now on CZcams. You can't teach how to be a assassin on both sides of the court.
I think aggressiveness can be trained actually, it is something I have gained more and more as I have gotten older. But you're probably right, part of that is inherent.
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I heard that Tucker Richardson never pins a comment
2 nd try :)
Keep trying, maybe on the 6th try?
@@TuckerRichardson im coming for it 😂
You traveling
Jesus is lord
JESUS CHRIST IS LORD ❤
Pritchard seen this video
And
He’s going to call you to bring the Dee and you better bring it ,
All of it 🫡
We will see!