Film Room Volume 5: Finishing Tips from Steph Curry and Tony Parker

Film Room Volume 5: Finishing Tips from Steph Curry and Tony Parker

How can I improve my finishing around the basket? It's one of the most common questions I hear from players of all levels. To answer it, I analyze Steph Curry and Tony Parker (2 of the best finishers in the business for their size) and extract the tips that you can use to finish over even the most elite shot blockers.

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Film Room Volume 3: The Floater (AKA "Shot Blocker's Kryptonite")

Film Room Volume 3: The Floater (AKA "Shot Blocker's Kryptonite")

If want to finish more consistently in the paint, then pay attention. Floaters can be your most valuable weapon against towering shot blockers. If you need more reason to start practicing floaters, this post breaks down video analysis of how the best players in the NBA have developed their own unique style for their floaters that allow them to consistently frustrate shot blockers.

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Film Room Volume 1: Winning the Battle of Balance

Film Room Volume 1: Winning the Battle of Balance

NBA players make the game look so easy.  So how do the best players in the world consistently get clean looks at the basket? This post looks at videos of James Harden, Damian Lillard and Blake Griffin to analyze how they consistently beat their defenders. (Hint, it's all about manipulating your defender's balance). 

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