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A Feel for the Game   There are many things in the game of basketball that helps a player get to the next level. One of them is having a feel, a sense, a knowing of the game.  This “feel” … Continued

  Six Ways to Defend the Pick n’ Roll   *Note that Pick and Roll= PnR   Hedge and Follow- This is the most common form of PnR defense and is used regularly when guarding a good offensive player. The … Continued

Being a ‘special’ player on the court and putting up good numbers isn’t the only thing you should be thinking about when you’re on a team.   To be truly ‘special’, consider some of these things below from Kevin Eastman, … Continued

-The Benefits of Pick-Up Basketball-     With Summer here, and kids having a lot of free time on their hands, we at Bend Hoops will be offering scheduled open gyms three times a week for various age groups (of course, … Continued

  The current NBA playoffs offer up a flavorful question, which is:   Who do you want on your team, if winning the NBA title is the ultimate goal, an absolutely dominant backcourt, or an absolutely dominant frontcourt? Posts or … Continued

Top 10 Carbohydrates For Performance 1. Sweet Potatoes: Loaded with vitamins A, B, C, & E this super food does everything from boosting immunity, controlling blood sugar, lowering stress, fighting cancer, and promoting sleep to name just a few! 2. Quinoa: A … Continued

  I watched this video this past week with the message that “success is not an accident.” You don’t just wake up one day and find success. It’s a constant process and comes with many challenges. But if you want … Continued

With the Bend Hoops Premier spring teams in full force and playing in NCAA sanctioned recruiting events where college coaches are in attendance, it got me thinking about the ‘recruiting process’ and the many twists and turns it can take. … Continued

Hustle Plays: How They Add Up   Hustle plays in the game of basketball are often left off the box score and overlooked in importance. Yet as the course of a game transpires, they add up in a big, big … Continued