Next Level Performance Basketball Academy

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Most coaches do not want to allow the ball to drive toward the middle of the floor, there's just too many options to make a play. In order to force the ball sideline, you need to stay arms distance from the offensive player and guard their inside shoulder. It's also really important not to leave your gate wide open so they can blow by straight to the basket. #nlpbball #playhardtrainharder #learnthegame #nba #defense #aau #youthsports #inspire

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Between the legs is a move that most players should master. Here's a few drills to help master this skill. #nlpbball #playhardtrainharder #ballislife #carson #carson24hrfitness #basketball #hoops #aau #youth #youthsports #inspire #inspiration #onlinetraining #nlponline #lebron #nba #lakers #nba #handles #training

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Defense wins championships. It always has and always will...BUT WHY? If's simple, if you can force turnovers and deflections, it makes it really easy to score in transition AND you intimidate your opponent, they start to tighten up with every turnover or miscue. If you can only score, what do you do if the other team can score as well? Scoring on me won't limit me from scoring or intimidate me. Playing aggressive defense will intimidate and help you score so DEFENSE > OFFENSE

When using a screen, you have to be patient because timing is very important. Most players rush and it becomes an exchange rather than a screen. You want to get open as the ball handler is getting ready to throw the pass. You get open too early, the defender will get back to you before you receive the ball. #nlpbball #playhardtrainharder #ballislife #carson #carson24hrfitness #basketball #hoops #aau #youth #youthsports #inspire #inspiration

2-3 zone. Guard your area. #basketball #hoop #bball #nlpbball #nba #youthsports #aaubasketball #23zone

Some basic basketball principles that most coaches would like their players to know. In transition, force the ball handler towards there weak hand. In the half court try to keep the ball out of the middle. Basketball basics #nlpbball #24hourfitness #basketball #hoops #defense #youth #youthsports #freegame

Being able to do moves is less than half the battle, knowing when to use them is key, spacing, etc... Most players don't ever get a chance to use most of the moves they practice because they're either too scared to do them in live situations or they haven't spent enough hours practicing them to have any level of confidence. My advice is work on something relentlessly, then try it, it will fail, then work on it some more, then it'll begin to work for you. #NLPBBALL #playhardtrainharder #ballislife #carson #carson24hrfitness #basketball #hoops #aau #youth #youthsports #inspire #inspiration

When using a punch dribble, try to create as much separation as possible which means, you may need to back up. You want the defender to have to lunge at you after the punch dribble but that only happens if there's space. #NLPBBALL #playhardtrainharder #ballislife #carson #carson24hrfitness #basketball #hoops #aau #youth #youthsports #inspire #inspiration

Learn how to move your body to setup your defender, but just the ball. Good defenders will guard your hips so you gotta make them move. #NLPBBALL #playhardtrainharder #ballislife #carson #carson24hrfitness #basketball #hoops #aau #youth #youthsports #inspire #inspiration

New series... Crazy combos - let's work on that handle #NLPBBALL #playhardtrainharder #ballislife #carson #carson24hrfitness #basketball #hoops #aau #youth #youthsports #inspire #inspiration #onlinetraining #nlponline #lebron #harden #lakers #nba #handles

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It's been 10 years and we're still at it . Thanks to the families that have allowed me to help their children on their journey. There's a couple of FREE items on the website to say thank you . Check it out www.NLPBBALL.com Let's get this next 10 years started. Please tag anyone you recognize in this picture. Thanks #nlpbball #playhardtrainharder #ballislife #carson #carson24hrfitness #basketball #hoops #aau #youth #youthsports #inspire #inspiration #onlinetraining #nlponline view on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CIn0ya1hfnw/

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