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Tip of the Week: September 6, 2007 The Last Dribble Before the ShotAfter you've made the move (and looked behind you to make sure that the fake that you threw at the defender hasn't left him or her injured) and you find yourself open and committed to the shot, all that remains is to get comfortable: good balance, good vision, confidence in the familiarity of repetition. Whether it's a layup or an open jumper, you are aided in achieving good balance (and strength) going into the shot by taking a hard dribble. On the layup, it helps establish the rhythm of the footwork; on the jumper, it helps you elevate into your shot. It also feels good, the thwack of the ball on the floor shows confidence and lends authority to your game. New! Tips' Archive!Next week: Alternating Hands Dribbling in the Open Court Play of the Week: August 29, 2007 In the PFL (Play Forever League) Summer Session championship game last Wednesday, Ryoto Uchida, a newcomer to the league, played defense like he absolutely understood the value and fun in it. Everytime his opponent got the ball, he was up in his grill. (Maybe easy for him to do because he's not very tall.) But the Play of the Week was when he, on a fastbreak, challenged the full-speed-ahead ballhandler in the open court. This is usually a no-no because it's considered a gamble and can lead to "numbers" by the other team. But Ry was so low and he was so quick and he was so ready to stop the ballhandler's progress and be ready to recover that he shut the break down all by himself. Everyone in the gym saw it and appreciated it as an excellent basketball play!
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