Breaking Down Caitlin Clark’s Off Season Workout

[@ckono5991]

Thanks for talking basketball and not the drama. Hope all goes well for your speech or seminar 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Can’t wait to see CC in 2025!

[@paulasvideos1]

I love the white and orange ball as well… rotation is beautiful!!! I enjoyed your take!

[@ZehrifiedTV]

That's one of the most appealing parts of watching the WNBA, for me- fun to see the ball spin on its way to the hoop! On that subject: on CC's threes, does i the ball backspin slower as it leaves her hand, then pick up speed as it reaches the height of its arc?

[@leetroche]

Sistah, congrats on the opportunity. Good luck, and you look amazing.

[@mikehall4517]

Caitlin and Stephanie with their matching brown hair and ponytails make them look like sisters. As family I mean, as they are already sisters as basketball players and in wearing the number 22 jersey.

[@david0nyang0]

You might think they're even related 😂😂😂

[@jonathanjohnston9272]

What if CC decides to go into coaching someday? Maybe we're getting a peek into the future

[@amyk6319]

@@jonathanjohnston9272 Really great players usually aren't the best coaches because it is hard for them to explain things in simple enough terms or relate their knowledge to people with much less skill or experience. I always use the analogy of how someone who is proficient in advanced calculus has a horrible time explaining or teaching basic algebra because, for them, algebra is such an easy basic skill that everyone should know & understand it. The skills and talent of people who are great at something usually comes so naturally for them that it is hard for them to explain it or break it down easily for others.

[@jonathanjohnston9272]

​@@amyk6319Good analogy. I've experienced it in math both as a tutor & as a student. While largely true in sports, there have been some remarkable exceptions. They probably lean heavily on their assistant coaches to do the hands on teaching, much as Coach White was doing in this video. I have no idea if CC will ever want to coach, but I wouldn't want to bet against almost anything she sets her mind to. She seems to delight in proving her doubters wrong.😂

[@amyk6319]

@@jonathanjohnston9272 Good point on the assts & then the great player can focus on scouting reports, game plans & in-game strategies/calls. I honestly think that is White's strength also. White's time at Vanderbilt gave me the impression player development is not her strong suit either. But her IQ makes her perfect for the WNBA where it is going to be more about tweaks & the strategy. She once said she had a book of scouting notes on CC.

[@CryogenicFire]

Merry Christmas Rachel. You knock the talk out of the park. Thank you for always keeping it classy and professional.

[@LL-bw2nt]

Greetings from Canada. So refreshing and relaxing watching your show. No politics , just basketball and appreciation of Caitlin’s hardwork.

[@ShaneR34]

I believe that she definitely looks stronger than she did at the end of last season.

[@johnlund2036]

Thank you, you actually showed her workout, a lot of other people only showed brief segments, I know it was actually much longer; nevertheless, showed more than the others that I have seen. Also you did not mess up and talk about AR.

[@renoblomberg4054]

Great show Rachel. Thank you.... 😁 You're amazing! And I love Stephanie White. Glad she's the coach. Go Fever!

[@baitwaitfishing7625]

I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!🙏 let the magic Ponytail RUN🐎 go Caitlin!

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

It's only when you watch her lining up against men that you realize how good her handle is. I mean she's not just good as a girl she's genuinely just good. 😂❤

[@KarmaIsaTSpodcast13]

Happy holidays Rachel!!!

[@annerud9625]

Larry would play some games mostly left hand. Hahaha, funny to watch his trash talk be backed up. Her play is definitely like his. The IQ is unreal with the both of them.

[@johnbrady1500]

Her soft touch is incredible and underrated.

[@josedimasvillalpando-gomez7932]

I’m an old timer who still shoots around at 69. I would shoot around in the middle of the day in the Yuma, AZ. and it gets over 110-20 degrees consistently in the summer and I’d shot by myself. I hate to loose and put pressure and stress on myself to focus and ignore my feelings of discomfort. Clark needs to go all out in practice because you develop bodily habits. When the baseball team ran I a was always in front for that reason. Developing habits to win. When everyone is tired it is psychologically discouraging if your opponent is “refreshed and seemingly unaffected” like you are! Mind games. They work and Michael Jordan and Kobe did that and it intimidates your opponent when he sees that you are “unaffected” by the physical, emotional and pressure of the game. Even, when I shoot now I expect to make every shot that I shoot! Of course, realistically, I don’t, but I’m sure that if I had a different mentality I would miss a lot more. Never worry about missing but try to be aware of why you might have missed. Most of the time I know when I’m going to miss as soon as the ball leaves my fingertips. There is no substitute for repetition, coupled with your awareness of what you are doing with your whole body, not just your arm motion. You should shoot with your whole body, like a punch in boxing or throwing a ball, use even your toes. CC look very fluid when she makes her shots. I wonder if she analyses herself in the things I mentioned? There is much more and the better you understand your mechanics, the more you can do to better yourself. Prayers and best wishes to my Catholic girl.

[@Whoofwhoof444]

Wow, thanks for sharing!!

[@josedimasvillalpando-gomez7932]

@@Whoofwhoof444 my pleasure! If anyone can learn something that makes my day.

[@yahhr57]

In college she was shooting 100 3s as part of her workout on a regular basis, so wouldn't be surprised if she's still doing that

[@1lxpg]

Basics, they mean a lot. Repeat, repeat, repeat.

[@cubfan747]

The Chicago Bull should sign Caitlyn, she can play in the NBA! I have never seen an entire coaching staff dedicating an entire paractice to a single player, she gonna be UNSTOPPABLE!🤣

[@LouieBaLLz]

Lets not get carried away, bruh! No matter how good a woman is, (depending on the sport) she can't compete with a male pro athlete at the top of their game. Don't believe me? Check how women athletes cry when a (wo)man joins their sport.

[@mikewiseman-pb7vx]

I've been looking forward to your insights on this training vid. Good Luck!

[@thippkommavang7092]

CC Monster coming

[@RamblingRob-vi7ct]

Yeah working on all of her weaknesses and she develops them into something she can count on she will average 30 pts per game and 8-12 assist and 3 steals per game avg

[@conradtaylor29]

Cailyn Clark practices shooting 300 shots a day, including 100 mid-range, free throws, and 3-pointers. Next, I really like the way that Coach Stephanie White focused on complementing Caitlyn Clark's skillset during the workout. I feel that Stephnie White is the coach to truly unlock Caitlin Clark's game. There won't be the odd coaching decisions that we all witnessed during the previous season with the Indiana Fever.

[@joecog8949]

It baffles me how Sides didn't improve this star. If you can't do it, hire an outsider during the season. I've known Sides was a tanker and selfish, but for the good of the game, you have to bite the bullet. Was it also jealousy? Sides played and couldn't hold a candle to CC's power.

[@BodyByIsaac]

She practices like she is trying to make the team rather than the face of womens hoops. LOVE her work ethic Also, goodluck with your speech tonight Rachel...

[@Whoofwhoof444]

Thanks for sharing this with your thoughts! Great episode!!!

[@nicholasmaharaj5493]

It's great that her new team coach seems that she wants her to succeed ,which is a plus.

[@GlennRitarita]

She did not miss any shots. I’m watching it all day again and again. You’re the best Rachel. 🫶🫰👍

[@niklasnilsson4705]

She missed a 3 and even one shot before must've been a miss. But she has 5 month to fix it...

[@CraigCutler6]

Go Rachel! And Go Fever! 🎉

[@gaylejohnson2211]

Totally enjoyed that thanks Rachel 😊 nice to see something about Caitlin showing basketball and not drama - she definitely puts in the work, great to see head coach White out on court ✅ Good luck for your talk, I believe you will smash it 😊😜

[@eddievalle6412]

Rachel absolutely correct she is working on the little things. Mid range, floaters, we all know she can shoot. There were many times she passed up wide open mid range shots to get her team mates the ball. Great video.

[@baitwaitfishing7625]

The guy in yellow is just fluid in his form that is a big help in her movement imo?

[@scottmorin357]

I was impressed with her workout I think she is working on what she needs to be working on. Her teammates need to work on catching and finishing her passes. If they did that she would average a double double every game until she retired. I also think they will do better with that because they now know to expect a pass at any time especially when you don’t think you’re open.

[@hoplaconnection]

The Fevers manager now knows how valuable CC is...❤

[@anthonymunar7634]

Salamat sa insights, Rachel...Maligayang Pasko sa iyo at sa pamilya mo.

[@rickcarlson8892]

Her practice in Iowa consisted of 300-3 point shots on top of everything else.

[@ShaneR34]

I love how the women's ball is multiple colors, & to see the rotation of the ball.

[@jonnicolas4480]

wish you good luck on today's event! definitely you will crush it....and say UWIAN NA!!!

[@seamus6666]

SIMPLY PUT , CLARK IS THE FUTURE OF BASKETBALL 🏀 SHES ONLY 22 , IMPROVING ALL THE TIME , EXCITING ISNT IT, TO THE HATERS AND DENIERS , SHE WILL NOT BE STOPPED, ITS CALLED KARMA , RACHEL , CONGRATULATIONS , YOU DESERVE IT

[@rodrigojrlizardo6510]

MVP is coming, seeing this means practice makes perfect

[@richardhemenway7528]

And have you seen how many people are watching CC work lout with her coach. What's up with this you fans that say you are done with CC. Yet this video had over a million viewers.

[@CaitlinClark22andWillThrill22]

It actually just hit over 2 million❤ just wanted to update you and I agree with what you said so thank you for saying what you did❤❤❤

[@mikehall4517]

I am NOT one of those fans that have cut their ties to CC. But I think that they would say that the video would have 4 million if the "right" thinking people hadn't stepped away from her. Who can say? I think that they would be wrong. Time will tell.

[@victorforeman7056]

Exactly

[@ddominguez2889]

They are probably just trolls / not CC (Fever) fans.

[@richardhemenway7528]

@ddominguez2889 well I don't buy that. Plus I'm not the only one commenting on this problem.

[@barbaratowle6666]

So far she’s working on everything she mention during the 2024 season.

[@nkanghapatrick3673]

CC MVP season loading

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

The WNBA is looking for 2 people who can work with the officials and help train them. Seems to have some power over the officials. One of the jobs pays 145k. Hopefully one of the positions can reprimand officials who consistently are in error. I do not see this being a Cathy Engelbert decision. Hopefully the officials will be held accountable for their on the court actions.

[@rometallud1161]

CC handles are fun to see

[@fernandosibecas3492]

The best proof that no matter how good you are there´s allways room for improvement was Kobe, so the coaches and trainers will allways find ways to improve her game, probably until she retires!! (nobody´s perfect, perfection is an ongoing learning process)

[@rikmeistr46]

Release the Kraken!

[@anabc3150]

Glad to see her again...she had to Bulk up so when they try to do her like they did her last year...they will hit a "brick wall" 🦵💪

[@ducnguyen-qv7sw]

Caitlin Clark practice video has over 2 million views. Angel Reese's edited practice video has 200,000 views.

[@mikehall4517]

I don't even think it's a new video, it sure looks like the one released a while be back to me.

[@ducnguyen-qv7sw]

it's an old edited video.

[@pauldenison9351]

You will crush it.

[@victorforeman7056]

CC also is working on her handler to because at times last season she was kinds careless with the basketball and It led to a few turnovers per game.

[@Willard-l7t]

Those were the ones that bothered me, I'm not mad at her for trying to make a pass and missing.

[@aden538]

It's part of stepping up to the next level, and it's pretty common across most sports. Things you could get away with in college or lower leagues don't fly in the pros because the level of skill and athleticism is higher. It takes some time to adjust. I fully expect her to go from 5.5 turnovers per game to around (hopefully under) 4.0 without losing her aggressive style.

[@Willard-l7t]

@@aden538 It would help if teammates turned some of those turnovers into assists.

[@BobbyLaird-z1y]

Caitlin Clark is fantastic and a superstar and MVP 2025. Merry Christmas

[@jeffsmith1780]

Merry Christmas Rachel from the Wadsworth area! Love your content. Hope your speech rocked! All my best

[@ToddDietrich-i4s]

She set 22 rookie records in her rookie season, she had a packed schedule at the beginning of the year due to the Olympic break. People forget she is a point guard, she set the WNBA record for point guards in her rookie season. She was tired after going to the final four championship game, and had less than 2 weeks before training camp. I can't wait to see what she does next year.😊

[@1971stevan]

CC22 has never missed a game....college or pro....she is a Cal Ripken...she has a strong core and bones...her thighs and peroneus muscles are equivalent so injury is less likely. She is a skinny tank.

[@joni8748]

She definitely has added musculature ! I love the new content without all the drama. Thank you, it was all so disheartening! I'll be with you! Please keep putting out this great content!

[@tomt457]

I get where you can be nervous before a public presentation but you are such a natural in your videos, in public speaking and coming across as both a good speaker but also genuine which is a great combination to have; I always enjoys your videos :) I'm sure you did great, Cheers

[@venicechris]

Awesome video. One of the best things about free throws is just seeing the ball go in when you're having an off night shooting..

[@lsaideOK]

I totally get her determination and mentality. My question is what are the other players doing right now?

[@jonathanjohnston9272]

Some are overseas, some will be playing in Unrivaled. CC was available. Coach White was smart to spend some time with her floor general, to make sure they're on the same page, & to see what skills CC needs / wants to improve on

[@gerardolopez3637]

You are soooooooo beautiful Rachel thank u for everything u do Happy Holidays and good luck❤

[@wbill55]

Merry Christmas Rachel Love the things you said about CC . Good luck tonight

[@deejay6869]

I love watching breakdowns, and I love you. So watching you do a breakdown. Life doesn't get much better than that. Thanks Rachel. This was fun. Also, I like when you did the little sniffling sound. Are you coming down with the flu? Take care and I wish you so much success with your talk.

[@davelamb3182]

Excellent video by a smart, beautiful young lady! Does Caitlin justice! Great that her coach is so involved too!

[@donpilcher1271]

Caitlin has the drive, talent, and discipline to get continually even better than she already is. I think that is also true of the whole Fever team. Can’t wait for this next season-I think the Fever do amazing things in the years to come! Thanks for your great analysis-I learn so much from your videos. Hope your talk went well.

[@philip6927]

Have great Christmas holiday season and a happy New Year. BTW. You look sensational. I would love to see videos of you from your playing days. The backspin on the ball makes the ball come down quicker on bank shots. She's faster than her defenders, coming down the court dribbling the ball, than they are without the ball as they try to keep up with her.

[@yrocksimpson5842]

Good luck Rachel!! Great vid….again

[@casilatino]

I was impressed with this work out and I love seeing the individual instruction. Have we ever seen this type of instruction from Sides and her coaches? And Caitlin was making a lot of shots.

[@MsCarringtonsYoutube]

Phenomenal Workout !!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@frederickgramcko5758]

Simple yet great video Rachel. Catlin is my favorite basketball player, period. . And I'm a Knicks fan (Go Jalen) . .just so enjoyed your insights on her workouts. Magic knew Larry was working out on his game during the off-season, so he knew he had to up his game. . Then Michael did it. . .then Kobe did it. . . Now Catlin. . . Awesome ❤🙏✌️🤏 Addendum: You look fab btw, you'll kill it tonight. Go Rach. .

[@douglasroff4131]

Truly great vid. Thanks.

[@Potbelly76]

Would love to see you try the CC workout

[@julesm8106]

best of luck!!! uwian na! :)

[@yes350yes]

I also like that Steph was able to bring some of her trusted assistants from the Sun to the Fever. The teaching will pay off in the long run. One of the main things is teaching what a true screen is and there was so little of that last season.

[@janosbodrogi69]

❤good luck with your speach!

[@gphillimo]

Ball handling/dribbling are what i would say she needs to work on the most. She's pretty good at them, but if she can get to great at those things she will be extremely hard to guard or stay in front of. I want her to work with John Stephene so bad this off-season. He has helped a lot of NBA guys improve their ball handling. If he helps CC people gonna start saying shes the cheat code lol

[@deannewallace7282]

Best of luck !!!! You going to just fine!!!

[@wleung3062]

DeMar is keeping the midrange alive!

[@destinypirate]

Rachel, when are we going to see our 2 favourite women-in-basketball together, You interviewiing Caitlin? Caitlin Clark's footwork is phenomenal. Her ability to keep her feet under natural balance point, while moving, and then to square for a shot is at a level that I have rarely seen, epecially as she stays light and her feet aligned. She moves like a high level hurdler through the widest range of complex basketball moves. Her footwork is truly where all of it starts, whether passing or shooting, and of course she finishes with her hands connected to her head. - If CC called me, I would say "Left hand". I'd spend the ENTIRE summer focused 50% on what she has in her bag and 50% on left handed basketball. That's all. I wouldn't go hard on floaters or corner 3s or anything else. Why just the left hand? Look at the damage she did as a right dominant player. She did this even as D's completely keyed on her right dominant play. A D can't cheat to the entire court. If CC could shoot 3s equally moving L to R as she does R to L, if she could pass - long/short/bounce/lob equally L & R, and most importanly if she could drive and finish L as she can right, well it would be lights-out good-night that's-all-she wrote. She doesn't have to fully own every part of the court (like 15 footers). If she can control entire lanes both left and right, the matrix is in her hands. - Bank shots are about "understanding" spacial relations - not only intuitive spacial relations yet learn to Trust the points between the angles of a shot. It was fun to see your glamorous look before your speech. I trust that you nailed it!!

[@victorforeman7056]

Rachel you’ll do great on your speech. Good luck

[@richs6926]

Great video. I'm looking forward to a CC defensive training video. If she can mirror how Lexi plays one-on-one defense, that would be a great improvement. Hopefully, CC will have the stamina to concentrate on offense and defense.

[@mormodog]

Good luck Rachel with your speech.

[@aliciaedgar4211]

How do you practice defense? What does that usually look like?

[@kurtjohnson4816]

In that one jump shot routine she's working on stepping right instead of her usual left. Also, you say "she's not the most speediest of all" seems to echo the tired narrative that cuz she's white, she must not be "athletic". In truth, CC is fast. She beats people consistently with her quickness and sprint speed. She's strong, has good hops, great hand-eye coordination, a rocket arm on her passes, and a ridiculously quick release on both her shots and passes. So let's not perpetuate that myth. Her success overall is DUE in large part to her elite athleticism.

[@MrDoit187]

The Basketball world is not ready for CC ill tell you. what shes done in her first year, a year without breaks is absoloutely incredible. She is gonna feast next year. Hope your speech went well!

[@julieleber6131]

And ppl were saying they were done watching & unsubscribing yet 1.4 million views. They’re all lying. CC has bulked up too! You’ll be AMAZING at public speaking ❤

[@hartgodson9863]

This is welcome reporting. Thank you. I am a happy subscriber.

[@tonydrescher6647]

You are one of the few who speaks about the fact, used common sense and understands the need for proficiency in basics. Everything else depends on these. When you can hit from anywhere the defender can’t cheat and their job becomes so much harder. Having a favourite spot is fine but being able to take advantage of what ever is there makes you more dangerous and will open your favourite spot more often. These are concepts you understand. Lot out there just cover the sensational with lots of hope and energy to cover their actual lack of understanding. Thanks

[@davidtran6382]

Rachel, great stuff as usual and good luck at your “Ted Talk”. I’m sure you will do well.

[@manuelcardenas4538]

Your “where??” RUN! It’s a trap!! 😂

[@karaross4402]

I have ever seen a ball player use the backboard as much as she does - WONDERFUL!! So important. So many try to just shoot it short and miss due to NOT using the backboard. Said the woman who never played. LOL

[@mjl.9-19]

Will CC do more reps on her left hand shot to get that down as a real weapon... is it a reasonable expectation? Thanks for the commentary Rachel.

[@clarencejohnson2525]

Left & right lateral quickness with stepping fwd & backward (defensively) at high speed. She has a mid game, but typically shot deep or drove to the bucket. More mid=shots will actually make her break her own assist record b/c she'll draw people to her. I like the fellas and the one gal giving her some pushing/arms and the one-legged mid shots driving. Plus the left layup when driving on the left. I can't watch the NBA, it bores me to tears. The Clark hype last year--I had to look in and am happy I did. It got me watching ball again. The gals game can be grimey, salty, and physical. Actually, that "fire" is missing in the NBA (among other issues). She has got me noticing some others too. Good for their game right?

[@lukequintanilla1369]

That’s a 5 star floor General workout! 💯👏

[@paulhuskey9188]

Looked like a great work out. Covered a lot didn't miss much.

[@X-CaliRep-X]

Her physique, especially her quads, are more defined / more muscular. I suspect her explosiveness and overall speed / conditioning will be improved this year. You can tell she’s been putting in work. Looking forward to CC 2.0

[@TUBE-BONTONSONN-sport-vt9zw]

❤😂Caitlin Clark is the fastest woman in the WNBA what I😘 like about this is she showing her moves cuz she know they still cannot stop her😂😂❤❤

[@palynch]

She's definitely focused on her strength and conditioning in the off season. it's going to be really interesting to see how her game will adapt this season

[@donalddarko9636]

Once she masters the midrange shell be basically unstoppable it was the only space she wasnt dominant and she was constantly open in the midrange also not doing the wiggle feet shuffle when she first catches a pass lol

[@davidalmond5469]

They creating a monster. CC is gonna be unguardable

[@vibzat]

Wow that is jumping on the right foot bank shot. That will throw defenders off. I remember sprewell popularized this. Jumping off the wrong foot

[@reneemcdonald6232]

Maybe work on learning the euro step to the basket. Good luck with your speech! 🎤 You got this!!

[@michaelwhite4004]

She's definitely getting ready for the next upcoming season and looking to be motivated to get the job done there and so the fever can pick up where they left off.🏀

[@paulroese1376]

i still think the Fever might consider getting an enforcer to help protect Catlin in addition to everything you noted.