Why Shooting Percentage Drops After the Dribble in Basketball (NBA & EuroLeague Analysis)

At every serious level of basketball — NBA, EuroLeague, high-level domestic leagues — one trend is consistent:

Players shoot significantly better on catch-and-shoot attempts than on shots after the dribble.

Let’s break down the numbers, then explain the real basketball reasons behind them.

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One Month at a Basketball Workout Camp: What Player Development Really Means

Over the past month, I had the opportunity to work at an intensive basketball Wasserman agency workout camp — a place filled with sweat, repetition, and young and pro athletes hungry to improve. It wasn’t just about drills and reps. It was a deep dive into what true player development really looks like, and the lessons I took away are ones I’ll carry into every gym I step into next.

1. Development Is a Process, Not a Product
Too often, players (and sometimes even coaches) look for quick fixes — the magical move, the perfect shooting form, or that one workout that “changes everything.” But real development doesn’t work like that.

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Rebounding in Basketball

A Comparative Analysis of NBA and European Basketball Tendencies

Rebounding is one of the most critical aspects of basketball, directly influencing a team’s ability to control the game. In both the NBA and European basketball, the importance of securing rebounds cannot be overstated, but the approach and tendencies can differ based on playing style, strategies, and overall game pace. This article will explore the nuances of rebounding in both leagues and compare their tendencies, with some insightful statistics.

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Valencia Basket rotation defense

Valencia Basket won 2018/2019 EuroCup. Despite their long roster we did also great job on defending a ball with all five players on court. This kind of defense needs a lot of hours of training and great communication. Here i did some cuts of Playoffs game vs Rytas Vilnius.

Coach Justinas Spokas