IM Basketball Skills Manual
This is our skills manual. Every fundamental, technique, movement, philosophy and drill is in this document. We believe in planning, focus, effort, and execution; this manual is our way to identify and work towards the desired goal.
01
Ball Control
The ability to dribble with total confidence and control at different speeds, situations, heights and pressure.
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Dribble Fundamentals
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Dribble on the move
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Change of Pace
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Protection Dribble
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Height Control
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Pressure Ball Control
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Weak Hand Development
02
Pivot and Triple Threat
Create space/advantage without dribble, while protecting the ball.
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Pivot Mechanics
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Triple Threat
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Footwork
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Space Creation
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Fakes
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Face Up and Counters
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03
Space Creation
The ability to create and take advantage of space creation.
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Change of Direction Moves
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Deception Moves
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Separation Moves
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Shot Creation
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Floater, Runner
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Attack Concepts
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Closeout Reads
04
Finishing
Finishing close to the rim in different situations, hand placement, and angles.
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Layup Fundamentals
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Hand Variations
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Rim Protection Finishes
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Finishing Footwork
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Contact Finishes
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Advanced Finishing
05
Shooting
Develop a consistent and efficient shooting form
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Shooting Mechanics
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Catch and Shoot
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Off the Dribble Shooting
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Shot Creation
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Long Range Shooting
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Free Throws
06
Passing
Efficient ball movement to create collective advantage
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Fundamental Passing
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Passing Footwork
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Passing on the Move
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Advantage Passing
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Court Vision
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Advanced Passing
07
Defense
Prevent offensive advantage and generate ball recovery opportunities
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Defensive Stance
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Footwork
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On Ball Defense
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Closeout
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Defensive Playmaking
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Team Defense
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Rebounding
08
Basketball IQ
The ability to understand what is happening on the floor, and analyzing the best possible outcome in every situation
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Superiorities and Inferiorities
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Defensive Rotations
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Game Pace
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Communication
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Reads
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Pick and Roll
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Screens
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Terminology
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Offensive and Defensive Sets
