Basketball Drills Teach your kids how to pass, shoot, and "D up" like the pros with these basketball drills and practice tips. Read more Drills You Can Do at Home Basketball Skills: Crossover Jab Step Learn how to do a crossover jab step. All you need is a basketball Basketball Drills: Pump Fake and Create Space Basketball players: use this pump fake drill to help create space on the court to shoot or make a play 1v1 Wing Defense How to play 1v1 defense on the wing. Liam Flynn explains how. Shooting Fundamentals: Hands The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Invites You To Train like the pros, With the pros. Featured at Home Basketball Activities Stay-At-Home Basketball Games Ultimate Hoops compiled a list of our favorite backyard and driveway basketball games to try from home The Myth of the Triple Threat Position The Triple Threat Position is a staple of basketball fundamentals, but should it be? Beginners Ball-Handling Workout Ball-handling is a skill you can always work on by yourself, at home, and now is no different Train Your Upper Body With an At-Home Basketball Workout Even without access to a gym, you can improve your lower-body and upper-body strength Basketball Drills to Do At Home All you need is a basketball and a flat hard surface to work on your game. 12 At-Home Basketball Workout Plans Extra reps will improve your ballhandling, shooting, scoring, and playmaking. More Athlete's Health Articles Reducing Anxiety to Make Game Day as Good as Practice As a coach, learn how you can help your youth sports athletes reduce anxiety to make game day as good as a practice, for a more mentally prepared team. Top 3 Nutrient Deficiencies in Teens With so much going on with teens, it can be hard to prioritize a healthy nutrition plan and that can sometimes lead to certain nutrient deficiencies. Neuromuscular Training: What Is It and How Does It Work Dr. Michele LaBotz, TrueSport Expert and sports medicine physician, explains exactly what neuromuscular training really means for sport, and how you can apply it to your coaching practice 5 Ways Language Can Lead to Better Results Remember that anytime you’re giving an athlete feedback, your words may stick with them for decades, so pay careful attention to your language. Swing into Sports Physical Season Sports physicals can help ensure your child is ready to take the field this fall by bringing to light any areas that may be prone to injury. What Parents Need to Know About Sports Physicals Here’s what Dr. Michele LaBotz, sports medicine physician, wants parents to know when it's time for your child's annual sports physical 6 Signs that Two-a-Day Practices Are Too Much Michele LaBotz, TrueSport Expert and sports medicine physician, shares a few simple ways to tell if two-a-day practices are becoming too much. How to Stay Warm in Winter on a Gravel Bike Here are some simple tricks and tips to stay warm while winter biking. Fitness: Sleep Your Way to Better Performance More Mental-Health Treatment Sought for Children Mental Health: How To Be A Team Player Three ways coaches and parents can bring age-appropriate mental health dialogue to the field of play. How Parents/Caregivers Can Support Their Athletes Through Tough Moments Supporting your young athlete goes beyond celebrating victories—it’s about showing up with empathy, especially during the tough moments when they need it the most. View all athlete health articles