Big Guard University
– Think The Game Thursday –
Big Guards – this week’s video is for you! Discover how to use your height and strength to your advantage on the court. PGC Director Tyler Coston unpacks key moves to help you play smarter as a big guard.
Keys to Utilizing Your Advantage
Get in the mid-post:
Post up more to open opportunities for scoring passes.
Use spins:
Spins moves enable you to use your strength over the opponent’s speed.
Shoot more:
Use your height and size difference to shoot more.
Elevate over
When cut-off before getting to the rim, utilize your height to elevate over to shoot or pass.
Change speeds:
Speed changes disrupts the quickness of smaller guards.
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We combine our unique PGC culture with a variety of teaching methods and learning environments to maximize the learning potential of those that attend our sessions. In addition to spending 6-7 hours on the court each day, lessons will be reinforced through classroom sessions and video analysis.
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