Basketball Drills 3: Advance Shooting ( Finger Roll and Hook Shot ) by Bill Walton

Bill Walton teaches us how to do finger rolls and hook shots

Basketball Signature Moves 28: Kobe Bryant's Pump Fake Pivot Jump Shot

Kobe Bryant explains how to do the Pump Fake Pivot Jump Shot from Nike Signature Moves series

"Don't let great defense stop you. Exploit tight coverage with fakes and spins to get the looks you want. "

1. "Triple threat position
   The triple threat position gives you a starting point for a range of options: shooting, passing and driving. Get into the triple threat position to face up your defender.
2. Jab step
   Use the jab set to create space and your defender's reaction. While maintaining your pivot foot make quick step motions with your other foot to back them up or throw them off balance. You can also fake passes or fake shots to get the extra edge you need to set up your play.
3. Drive-by
   Once your defender is shaken by the jab step take it to the hole strong, watching for backup defenders who might close in.
4. Pump fake & pivot
   If your defender is able to recover and get back in position or if help moves in to cover, beat them with a sudden stop and a strong pump fake. The fake will get the defender in the air for the block or put him off balance enough to use your pivot foot to spin around him. After the pivot you should be open to take the shot or pass to an open man. "

Here is the video:

And here is the walkthrough:

Basketball Signature Moves 27: Chris Douglas Robert's Crossover

Chris Douglas Roberts of New Jersey Nets teaches us crossover moves

Basketball Signature Moves 26: Luol Deng's Spin Move

Luol Deng of the Chicago Bulls teaches us how to do a spin move

Basketball Signature Moves 25: Yao Ming and Hakeem Olajuwon Post Moves

Hakeem Olajuwon teaches Yao Ming some post moves

Basketball Signature Moves 24: Ben Wallace's Rebounding

Ben Wallace teaches us what he does best: Rebounding

Basketball Signature Moves 23: Emeka Okafor's Shot Blocking

Emeka Okafor shows us the techniques of shot blocking

Basketball Signature Moves 22: Steve Nash's Passing

Steve Nash give us some pointer on passing. He demonstrates different types of pass such as chest pass, bounce pass, no look pass, etc .

Basketball Signature Moves 21: Carlos Boozer's Post Moves

Carlos Boozer teaches us how to play in the low post including how to get position and different post moves that he used after receiving the ball.

Basketball Signature Moves 20: Dwight Howard's Rebounding

Dwight Howard tries his best to give us some tips on rebounding

Basketball Signature Moves 19: Rip Hamilton's Moving Without The Ball

Richard "Rip" Hamilton teaches us the lost art in today's basketball game: moving without the ball.

Basketball Signature Moves 18: Ray Allen Jump Shooting

Ray Allen teaches us the fundamental of jump shooting on this TNT NBA Basketball Fundamental series

Basketball Signature Moves 17: Allen Iverson's Spin Crossover Dribble

Reebok's 1998 Allen Iverson ad includes tutorial on how to do a spin crossover dribble. This is an extremely difficult move, but if you can master it, your defender is at your mercy.

part one

part two

Basketball Signature Moves 16: Dwayne Wade's Crossover

Dwayne Wade talks about his version of crossover dribble

Basketball Signature Moves 15: Jason Williams Dribbles

Now it's Jason Williams turn to teach you how to dribble correctly

Basketball Signature Moves 14: Stephon Marbury's Crossover Dribble

Stephon Marbury teaches how to do a crossover dribble

Basketball Signature Moves 13: Paul Pierce's Playground Basketball Moves

This is a collection of Paul Pierce's playground basketball moves from Nike's "My Game Is Made Outside"

Basketball Signature Moves 12: Jason Kidd's Playground Basketball Moves

This is a collection of Jason Kidd's playground basketball moves from Nike's "My Game Is Made Outside"

Basketball Signature Moves 11: Amare Stoudemire's Playground Basketball Moves

This is a collection of Amare Stoudemire's playground basketball moves from Nike's "My Game Is Made Outside"

Basketball Signature Moves 10F: Kobe Bryant's Drive To The Basket Slam

Here is the sixth and final Kobe Bryant's Signature Moves from Nike Basketball China

Drive to the basket slam

Basketball Signature Moves 10E: Kobe Bryant's Up And Under Moves

Here is the fifth Kobe Bryant's Signature Moves from Nike Basketball China

Up and under moves

Basketball Signature Moves 10D: Kobe Bryant's Fadeaway Bank Shot

Here is the fourth Kobe Bryant's Signature Moves from Nike Basketball China

Fadeaway bank shot

Basketball Signature Moves 10C: Kobe Bryant's Crossover Fake Jump Shot

Here is the third Kobe Bryant's Signature Moves from Nike Basketball China

Crossover Fake Jump Shot

Basketball Signature Moves 10B: Kobe Bryant's Pull Up Jumper

Here is the second Kobe Bryant's Signature Moves from Nike Basketball China

Pull Up Jumper

Basketball Signature Moves 10A: Kobe Bryant's Pump Fake Jump Shot

Here is the first Kobe Bryant's Signature Moves from Nike Basketball China

Pump fake jump shot

Basketball Signature Moves 9: LeBron James Crossover

In this video, LeBron James explain how to perform his signature crossover

From Nike.com

How to do a crossover like LeBron James:

1. "Create space
   Test your defender's reaction with a series of dribbles while the offense settles into position. "
2. "Fake drive
   Fake a hard drive to one side using one strong dribble with your outside hand to get your defender off balance. "
3. "Crossover dribble
   To shake your defender and to clear a path into the lane, stop sharp and cut in the opposite direction with a quick bounce to your other hand."
4. "Finish at the rim
   Once you've beaten your man you can take it all the way to the hole. Strong."

Here is LeBron James Crossover video:

And here is the walkthrough:

Basketball Signature Moves 8: Sam Cassell's Bump Step Back Jumper

Sam Cassell teaches you the art of mid range game. In this video, he teaches you how to create space, execute a step back jumper and how to do a fadeaway. Very good video and it really works.

Basketball Signature Moves 7: Kobe Bryant's Fake Right Spin Back Left Fadeaway

This is the gorgeous looking Kobe Bryant Fake Right Spin Back Left Fadeaway. This is another short video clip from EA Sports NBA Live 08. Commentated by kiki vandeweghe.

Basketball Signature Moves 6: Tony Parker's Crossover / Hesitation Drive To The Basket With Spin Move

Here is a Tony Parker's Go To Moves video clip from EA Sports NBA Live 08. Commentary by kiki vandeweghe

Basketball Signature Moves 5: Manu Ginobili's Behind The Back Drive

Manu Ginobili's Behind The Back Drive demonstration including walkthrough from Nike Basketball's Signature Moves

From Nike.com
"Manu Ginobili : Behind-the-back drive
Let your opponent over-defend your strong hand so you can take advantage with your weak hand."

Here is how you do it:

1. "Create space
   Create space from your defender so you have room to receive the pass and time to set up the play."
2. "Fake drive
   Fake a hard drive to one side with one strong dribble to get your defender off balance.
3. "Behind-the-back dribble"
   Dribble behind your back to prevent the steal and blow by the defender to your right."
4. "Finish at the rim
   Once you've beaten your man you can take it all the way to the hole."

Here is the video of Manu Ginobili's Behind The Back Drive

Here is the walkthrough

Basketball Drills 2: Pistol Pete Maravich and Red Auerbach Dribbling Drills

Awesome dribbling drills demonstrated by Pistol Pete Maravich and Red Auerbach. Old school video but still very usefull.

Basketball Drills 1: Mike Conley's Dribbling

Mike Conley, the point guard of the Memphis Grizzlies practice this drill to improve his ballhandling skill. You may also want to try.

Basketball Signature Moves 4: Bruce Bowen's Man To Man Defense

Bruce Bowen is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. He loves to guard the other team best players such as Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Steve Nash and many more. Bowen said defense is "a little bit of talent and a lot of work; being able to take on the challenge of going up against the top guys, even when you didn't win that battle. Being able to come back the next day and try again — I think that's the most important thing."

Below is a tutorial from Bowen himself regarding man to man defense

Basketball Signature Moves 3: Kobe Bryant's Outside Jumper

Kobe Bryant's Outside Jumper demonstration including walkthrough from Nike Basketball's Signature Moves

From Nike.com
"Kobe Bryant : Outside jumper : To establish yourself as a well-rounded offensive player you need to show your defender you're deadly from anywhere. Run this move several times to make your opponent respect the jumper."

Here is how to do Kobe Bryant's Outside Jumper:

1. "Triple threat position
   Get into the triple threat position to face up your defender and check your options: shooting, passing and driving."


2. "Jab step
   Use the jab set to create space and your defender's reaction. While maintaining your pivot foot make quick step motions with your other foot to back them up or throw them off balance. You can also fake passes or shots to set up your play."


3. "Jumper
   Once you've got your opponent off balance with the jab step, square up again and release a tight jumper. "

Here is Kobe Bryant's Outside Jumper video

and the walkthrough video

Basketball Signature Moves 2: Michael Jordan's Fadeaway

Although many NBA players such as Kobe Bryant and Karl Malone use fadeaway regularly, Michael Jordan is still the best at doing fadeaway. Fadeaway is the most difficult version of a jump shot, because you are shooting the ball while at the same time you are jumping away from your opponent. You create separation from your defender, so it is very tough for your defender to block your shot.

For all you "shooter" out there, you should learn to incorporate fadeaway to your game. Instead of playing only as a spot up shooter, why not expand your game and learn to create your own shot.

My suggestion is for you to first practice shooting while you are jumping backward. If you like challenge, you may also try shooting while you are jumping leftward or rightward. I know this is not easy, but this is very important because this will train you to shoot while you are moving. I think being a non stationary shooter (being able to shoot on the move) is what separates good shooter from great shooter. Start shooting from close to the basket first. After you knock down several shots, then move further away from the basket.

Here are tutorial videos on how to do fadeaway from the master himself

Fadeaway from the left block

Fadeaway from the right block

Basketball Signature Moves 1: Olajuwon's Dream Shake

Hakeem Olajuwon is one of my favorite basketball player of all time. In my opinion, he has the most gorgeous post moves and one of them is the Dream Shake. The Dream Shake is a combination of several spin moves, fakes and counter moves. Once mastered, it is pretty much unguardable. Olajuwon said "The Dream Shake was actually one of my soccer moves which I translated to basketball. It would accomplish one of three things: one, to misdirect the opponent and make him go the opposite way; two, to freeze the opponent and leave him devastated in his tracks; three, to shake off the opponent and giving him no chance to contest the shot."

For those of you who want to learn about pivoting and footwork, this is the guy you want to learn from. The Dream Shake has so many different combinations. Here is step by step instruction on how to do 1 variation of the Dream Shake

1. do a cross over
2. drive to the basket
3. fake a layup
4. spin counterclockwise
5. fake another layup
6. performed an up-and-under move to score