Drill for Haas

[reswat]

Here's an exercise I would recommend for Haas in practice:

Whenever he catches the ball, he has to keep it above his shoulders. If he ever drops it below his shoulders, he has to run sprints.

It's a natural reaction to bring the ball down to your waste after you catch it, but that natural reaction can be unlearned. Many, if not most, of his turnovers happen when he brings the ball down and offers it to the opposing guards and the general clutter that exists below his shoulders.

He is so strong and so tall, that if he could learn to never bring the ball down below his shoulders, he would cut way down on his turnovers and increase his points and shooting percentage.

 

[TC4THREE]

Only problem is that he needs to be able to dribble sometimes to complete his post move. I just think he needs to slow down and force the defense to commit to doubling or not before he makes his move. If the double comes before he puts the ball on the floor it is ten times easier for him to pass out of it.

 

[reswat]

Only problem is that he needs to be able to dribble sometimes to complete his post move. I just think he needs to slow down and force the defense to commit to doubling or not before he makes his move. If the double comes before he puts the ball on the floor it is ten times easier for him to pass out of it.

You're right. He will sometimes need to dribble. He actually has a nice spin move and drop step.

I should probably modify my post by saying, "whenever he's not dribbling..." Also, he needs to use that dribble more wisely and more selectively.

I think we are agreeing.

 

[TC4THREE]

You're right. He will sometimes need to dribble. He actually has a nice spin move and drop step.

I should probably modify my post by saying, "whenever he's not dribbling..." Also, he needs to use that dribble more wisely and more selectively.

I think we are agreeing.

Yep. I might also add that he probably needs to limit his dribble to just one or two. It should be a tool for him to quickly get into a position to score the basketball. With each additional dribble he takes there is more opportunity for a smaller guy to come in and knock the ball away.

 

[Schnelk]

First he has to catch the ball. Sorry.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Put an endless loop of Kevin McHale into his iphone/ipad.

 

[Bigohh]

Only problem is that he needs to be able to dribble sometimes to complete his post move. I just think he needs to slow down and force the defense to commit to doubling or not before he makes his move. If the double comes before he puts the ball on the floor it is ten times easier for him to pass out of it.

Disagree in that he needs to make his move quickly and strong to the basket. He punked one yesterday by going under the basket and then a weak toss off the glass that missed. He plays very small and weak for a 7-2 300lb. guy.

 

[seminolesboilers]

Here's an exercise I would recommend for Haas in practice:

Whenever he catches the ball, he has to keep it above his shoulders. If he ever drops it below his shoulders, he has to run sprints.

It's a natural reaction to bring the ball down to your waste after you catch it, but that natural reaction can be unlearned. Many, if not most, of his turnovers happen when he brings the ball down and offers it to the opposing guards and the general clutter that exists below his shoulders.

He is so strong and so tall, that if he could learn to never bring the ball down below his shoulders, he would cut way down on his turnovers and increase his points and shooting percentage.

Needs footwork and mobility...try ballerina!

 

[TC4THREE]

Disagree in that he needs to make his move quickly and strong to the basket. He punked one yesterday by going under the basket and then a weak toss off the glass that missed. He plays very small and weak for a 7-2 300lb. guy.

I don't disagree that he played weak. Just don't think rushing things helps. I want strong and quick moves but I don't think he has to initiate it as soon as the ball hits his hands. This is one of the few instances I would advise a player to look at the NBA. You see it all the time when a team runs an isolation. The player gets the ball and holds it to see how the defense reacts, sometimes for several seconds, before they start to go to work. I liken it to a quarterback making pre-snap reads in football. When you know where the defense is you have more information to decide what your best course of action is.

 

[Dryfly88]

I don't disagree that he played weak. Just don't think rushing things helps. I want strong and quick moves but I don't think he has to initiate it as soon as the ball hits his hands. This is one of the few instances I would advise a player to look at the NBA. You see it all the time when a team runs an isolation. The player gets the ball and holds it to see how the defense reacts, sometimes for several seconds, before they start to go to work. I liken it to a quarterback making pre-snap reads in football. When you know where the defense is you have more information to decide what your best course of action is.

I agree with you for the most part, but you aren't allowed to use an NBA reference when making your point. That isn't even "real" basketball and it has no place in this discussion of the real game.

 

[TC4THREE]

I agree with you for the most part, but you aren't allowed to use an NBA reference when making your point. That isn't even "real" basketball and it has no place in this discussion of the real game.

Ha fair enough.