Tips, Skills, and Drills: Attacking the Basket

Watch as John Calipari goes over tips on attacking the basket with Damian Lillard, John Wall, Kemba Walker and Ty Lawson.
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[@masterdrummer19]

"This is for the 12 or 13 year olds" ...that awk moment when im 20

[@Y29314]

LOL same

[@xander4887]

enrique lanza how about shut the fuck up

[@sirijanthakur]

it works for me cuz im 14

[@DreamfulTV]

I'm 13 but I was looking for more advanced stuff😂

[@imnecessary296]

+Xander Blyss chill bro

[@user-vb2ig6om1o]

they look like future NBA players

[@x6GoD]

L

[@OzyFartBoy100]

+julizar rahman Idiots can't detect sarcasm at all.

[@blacktee31]

The wisest man knows that he can be an idiot at times.

[@jem1267]

Hahahahahahahaha!

[@projibezgamezgamez3977]

Jaidon Ayetey they are

[@Road_beer123]

im stoked to try this in a game this is a great video

[@eznum1]

"TIPS, SKILLS, AND TRAVELING DRILLS" lol

[@natalienowakowski9126]

Exactly

[@aniiraqigawad6693]

No traveling. He's bouncing the ball as he steps so he gets another 2 steps...

[@unstoppableproductions541]

+Jacob Yousif yea u cant bounce after catch

[@darrius9295]

+Unstoppable Banter you can

[@polosweater3624]

+Unstoppable Banter u obviously don't know basketball

[@imnecessary296]

great video coach

[@jasonirving4642]

everyone but Kemba looked like they didn’t want l be there in the beginning. Lol.

[@beanerninja9TV]

Ty Lawson probably drunk durin this video lmfao

[@ThaDreamMerchant]

lmfao thats fucked up

[@1977paulito]

I thought it was ball not volleyball with three step aproche

[@christiannielararao8255]

They've just slow there movements down. That isnt a traveling in real game, obviously they will dribble and step at the same time

[@user-jz7fb8ru3b]

2:14. 2:30

[@iluvhotpockets]

mann wat about kyrie 😕

[@jefflincoln6991]

Lol only point guards

[@dugfunny7988]

“These are for the 12-13 year olds” 26year old me trying to learn to play...

[@xxMagicMike]

30 year old here trying to beat the 16 year old that plays at the court across from my house

[@niko-ef8hq]

@MUFC No one cares shut up

[@THE-NC2]

Never too old to learn the game of basketball

[@jaidevphadke9293]

You should be proud mate. Learning is for all ages

[@alexthao1452]

1:23 "Look at the footwork" hell nah im looking at those Jordans 🔥🔥🔥

[@JustinLamar2k]

Ty Lawson looks weird af without a headband

[@sunshineee2]

I'm 5 years late but fr fr tho 😂, that ain't Ty that's Thank You Lawson

[@gastigaa]

lol, Kemba laughs in every video!

[@johnvines1164]

kemba Walker always smiling😂😂

[@Draco2Kx]

0:37

[@skyenddragonm8476]

that's how you can tell him from John Wall😂

[@CWJ0725]

Kemba walker? I saw two John Walls here.

[@TJaeSpeaks]

Recently got into watching the NBA and seeing these tips helps me understand the game better. Thank you.

[@asmusubermensch5889]

No problem

[@roysparkizay]

don't mention it

[@josiahwhite3157]

👍

[@ItamarBlauer]

Very informative video, it's always best to focus on fundamentals of attacking. I've tried implementing these ideas in some of my coaching videos :)

[@kayobeetz3164]

At that ladies and gentlemen was the b team for the USA Team lol

[@kylebrown7339]

Now those players are absolute behemonths in a land of bigger behemoths....

[@mystrre3553]

1:28 travel

[@yerangamage8472]

thats called a gather step bud

[@ryanpius6218]

Do yk anything about basketball

[@zsj._0919]

It's ok to take many steps while going for a lay-up.

[@sheddy22]

Lillard got embarassed after he said "yes the nba rookie of the year"

[@ajcoleman9970]

Ty Lawson traveled, Be sure to dribble before making that step or refs will call travel everytime

[@onelifre8156]

Aj Coleman Shutup

[@kevinwang2723]

I know he's just showing how to do the move and that in slower motion than usual, but Lilliard traveled when he picked up his pivot foot before the ball hits the ground.

[@erwin021777]

one step before the ball bounces to the floor? FIBA rules it travel. but not in the NBA

[@orangecucamonga]

FYI young ballers: every "strong side drive" from 1:15 to 1:45 is a travel on the first step. By rule (NFHS and FIBA), the ball must leave the player's hand BEFORE HIS PIVOT FOOT LEAVES THE FLOOR. Watch Lilliard and Lawson (and Coach!), their left foot (pivot) leaves before the ball. Bad fundamentals! You will get called for this violation (until you reach the NBA). Stick to recruiting, Coach Cal, it's what you do best.

[@TheEricLin]

orangecucamonga Haha yeah in the NBA they see it as: dribble first before your pivot foot TOUCHES the ground for the step, while everyone else is still traditional so that's a travel. In addition, NBA also allows the gather step, which Harden utilizes.

[@johncenaliker123]

+orangecucamonga dude that call is rarely actually never made in the US

[@nouahlevi]

guys plz dont call them travels, any baller would know when you blow buy a defender that's exactly what you do, as long as you dribble the same time you lift your pivot. Strictly speaking its a "travel" because ball hasn't left your hand as you lift pivot, but from mechanics wise, how the fk do you dribble first then lift pivot and STILL be explosive.

[@pinheadlarry7304]

Lol blow "buy". It's by

[@cruzdorantes5231]

+Pinhead Larry I'm dirty dan

[@kingden2595]

Dorsiflexion

[@AzuReGravity]

People know they get 2 steps before it's a travel right....

[@jorgehndr6914]

Yeah, but it isn't a travel if you look at it closely

[@AzuReGravity]

***** I didn't say it was a travel.

[@raheemwilliams4501]

🤷🏼‍♂️👏🏾🤤👣💓😍🗣️🤷🏾‍♂️👍🏾👣💓🤷🏼‍♂️👏🏾👍🏾👣💓😍🗣️🤷🏾‍♂️💓👍🏾every time you catch the 👣ball sometimes you got to 👍🏾jabb going to the right 👣one dribble bounce to basket;

[@ZhuYalun]

what is Lillard wearing?! looks like a pair of beat up skater shoes

[@createnewhandlle]

still richer than u 😂😂

[@weinbergerr]

Bape x Adidas Zx5000

[@kyrie4451]

I am going to Brazil in the summer, this travel lesson's gonna help me.

[@savii4912]

aye i’m weak as hell 😂😂😂😂 tf was lawson doing there

[@iceman6748]

3 All-NBA guys and Ty Lawson

[@francescobandini2275]

good travel lesson man

[@ephesus]

Nobody gives a shit about FIBA rules.

[@francescobandini2275]

ephesus if you lift the pivot foot before balling it's travel in NBA too

[@bulls2397]

Francesco Bandini no

[@francescobandini2275]

Traveling: To start a dribble after establishing a pivot foot, the ball must be released from the player’s hand before his pivot foot leaves the floor or he has committed a traveling violation. (from: NBA.com)

[@hiphopbasketball3971]

There was literally no travels whatsoever in the video lol

[@badass3245]

No its not a Travel That's a "Journey"

[@lucidbarrier]

This is a nice video. How do you drive past someone who plays defense like Jordan (low and balanced) with a large wingspan? My buddy has seen me play for years now and even with my quick first step he can pick it or block it now. I usually have to switch to post up to reliably score.

[@owenamadasu7955]

Thats probably just cuz you been playing with him too long and your too predictable to him or you may have a a quick first step but your upper body and eyes are showing where you want to go

[@lucidbarrier]

Owen Amadasu Definitely. We have been playing 1 on 1 for like 15 years. He always tells me to watch the middle of the chest when you are playing defense. I'm having to quickly transition to post up now in order to position myself to score. I can quick step him a few times but it is really getting difficult. I guess you always have to keep learning and adding stuff to the bag of tricks.

[@VickyHK1]

Omg I know exactly how you feel, I say practice a lot of what you do least and catch him off guard with it but keep the old ones so it keeps working

[@lucidbarrier]

Cars Joe612 Yeah I have moves that he has never seen before, or that I have rarely used. I have to improvise a lot and try different things. My speed and finesse are something that catches him off guard every once and awhile. I still have my jumper and baby hook that he still can't touch. I have this up and under move, a finger roll, that pisses off everyone lol

[@LeafOfAutumn05]

They're all from NBA guys... NBA rarely notices travels so... 😂😂

[@mikemccareins3687]

Ty Lawson at 0:39 lookin like he just wants a drink

[@justinfortu]

Ty Lawson's move was a travel right? And Kemba's mvoe isn't since he dribbled then stepped with his right foot? Thanks!

[@bernardocran7015]

Sir thanks for the footwork I'm 12 and this helped me alot thanks

[@lukemarcollo9979]

How is it being a 17 year old lol

[@generalkenobi8202]

just abt to say sum like dat

[@josiahwhite3157]

@@lukemarcollo9979 Now they’re like 18 lol

[@danielkaufman4114]

:32 one of these is not like the others lol

[@Culley91]

Good video with John Calipari Teaching and the NBA Point Guards.....Calipari Holds Weight lol that's why he was able to get the NBA guards to help demonstrate the video......and no they wasn't TRAVELS at all!!!! they were gather moves and drive steps to get to the basket Quick As Possible and score better

[@stefanwendeler9233]

The key here is to not tie your shoes before you attack the basket!

[@Rusticc]

Mmm anyone else here because they're a slasher on NBA2k18?

[@paoloangelino24]

That's not a travel it's an adventure!

[@Johnkoth]

1 bounce layups messed up my layups. Rarely can you do a 1 bounce layup in a game.

[@S2k_GRsti]

Incorrect

[@vintagejo4159]

this is got to be the worst instructional video of all time

[@jmakabd103]

lol

[@michaelchi3961]

"YO SQUARE UP KID"

[@Vvrroommm]

@ USA Basketball SUBSCRIBED SUGGESTION COULD DO A MAVS OFFENSE AND KYRIE LUKA STYLE AND HOW TO DO WHAT THEY DO.

[@wigginsali98]

you took a second step before you dribbled, TRAVEL

[@jeffdk3837]

A travel is 3 steps don't know anything about basketball

[@wigginsali98]

bet your bottom dollar I do, I been to NBA D League tryouts where the NBA let things slide. You cannot bring up your pivot foot til after the ball hit the ground unless you are driving to the rim which is steps without dribbling. Your takeoff is not suppose to bring your pivot foot up without dribbling

[@jeffdk3837]

I saw Ty travel but not the other players

[@marvinfollero846]

its travelling as per fiba rules

[@ThomasShelby-qb4ic]

So happy seeing my boy John Wall!!!!

[@ryleeocampo3030]

What if they are playing flat defense where both feet are infront

[@TheMoodieAM]

Rylee Ocampo that's when you break them down with your killer dribble moves, or call for a pick

[@jacobmarcwuvcalaunan7980]

Kyrie is the best lay up

[@janniklaspotti]

Ty should ty his shoes :D oh my god I'm so not funny :D

[@justinbieber4993]

😄😄

[@erwin021777]

one step before the ball bounces to the floor? FIBA rules it travel. but not in the NBA

[@muffdvr7612]

im exactly 12 and just starting basketball and this helps alot!

[@jhnwik469]

Your either 15 or 16 now. Are you better at basketball?

[@robert_g]

Is Spovelax Training Program useful to improve your skills? I've learn a lot of good things about Spovelax Training Program (just google search it).

[@MyCharlie100]

Travel is a travel. The rules of the game should be exactly the same all over the world. Why do they allow to travel in the NBA...?!?

[@Gorgonyte]

isnt that a travel?

[@dirtyracoon56]

No if you dribble before the foot hits the ground your good

[@keelansunglao-valdez475]

I do think they should have covered the importance of dribbling before picking up the pivot foot.

[@SieghartPercy]

Its a travel...but they stopped caring. Only called in lower levels like in MS and HS really.

[@kyrie4451]

02:22 Cal: This maybe for the 12, 13 year-olds John Wall: Nigga said what?

[@klaudiushaw1781]

This is a travel cant have one dribble for 3 steps I know NBA rule is there but In high school or basketball club is a travel. I could dribble twice still almost the same legal move

[@2handslam]

Why do all these guys swing the ball back to the same side you just beat the defense. Damion did this in the playoffs and lost the ball with 1.5 min. to go in the game and they lost. Please be more precise on how you teach.

[@archerheeren6383]

“there is one imposter among us”

[@l.areyes4416]

Is it a travel? He changed he's pivot. Before the ball land. 1:33

[@Pinocchio29]

Never before had i seen people so obsessed with traveling not being called in the nba that they say here they travel. Cmon man, they dont, and it isnt that in europe and in non nba, travelling is called perfect, so you cant say "in europe thats an instant call"

[@lukecottrell5657]

People are so stupid. Stop saying their traveling. Your wrong.

[@andrewhasbigbrain4496]

i see a lot of potential in these guys... maybe just maybe they might make the league... just the slightest thought

[@jmakabd103]

lol

[@styvenrabelahy-pc8ee]

Learning from professional make the difference🤝

[@zenonix5710]

"You can even do this as a 10 yr old" Well I'm 10 so I can do it 😀

[@imback2killu328]

Max Kelly ya bitch

[@adnanalhmoud8393]

Hello I am from The future 2/2/22 twos day.

[@allanjeffersontvillamor4371]

people saying they are travelling never played basketball or never did a lay up

[@ballnyoung7684]

this can be a travel and not a travel,i mean is don't make it look like a travel or else the ref will blow the whistle.

[@kyrie4451]

These guys are not athletic or big enough to make it to the NBA.

[@nguyendinhbuutai]

NBA rules are different. The move is legal.

[@nwabnk8584]

TYlawson look like jason derulo. for real. ..... hahahahahahhah

[@kirbyolsen5941]

You can have the ball in the air and then grab it then take two steps it’s not traveling

[@ddoda8420]

Why tf he wearing touro 4s

[@jayrozay7035]

He makes money

[@ryancoleman8923]

What kind of shoes are those? No really what are those called?

[@taylorgang221000]

Anybody know what shoes Damian lillard has on?

[@tjsayers123]

teaching kids how to travel from a young age..making them NBA ready!

[@Paper1Planes]

Learn about the gather step. It'll help you.

[@baconbaconbobacon]

Paper1Planes He may be talking about the triple threat position and having the ball hit the floor first before the pivot foot can be lifted...that would definitely qualify as a travel.

[@johncenaliker123]

+Jason Herrera That call is never made in the US in my play experiance I have never been called for such a call

[@johncenaliker123]

+tyler sayers That call isn't made here in the US

[@vinuzo9548]

@@baconbaconbobacon no bro the ball just has to leave your hand before youre allowed to move

[@VangoghC5C]

Only a travel cuz they r doing it slow

[@davidasare7851]

Is travel still a violation? Or no one calls it no more. Smh

[@michaelalkas5731]

someone write me a 100 word summary on this video

[@babyfaceassassin21]

i didnt know john wall and kemba walker look like twins

[@drewcummings2453]

its good to see kemba in this

[@arjunsingh9746]

As expert, I'm sure Spovelax Training Program can be great way to improve your skillsWhy don't you give it a chance? perhaps it will work for you too.

[@jurizlarosa4500]

can I ask? you must dribble first before you step ? right? so Lillard is travelling?

[@samhartwell685]

He moves with his pivot foot then dribbles, not a travel. If he moved with his foot that's planted before dribbling then it would be a travel.

[@jurizlarosa4500]

in FIBA rules,you must dribble first before stepping.unless the ball came from pass

[@samhartwell685]

+Juriz Larosa tell that to John Calipari

[@createnewhandlle]

+Juriz Larosa he did not travel cuz he bounced before he moved his pivot foot

[@aris13pat1]

In euro and FIBA bball it is.you must make one extra dribble.Not in the NBA though

[@IanVaughnB]

They cut the clip short 'cause you know that Wall missed both of those jumpers. #DoesntRainInDC

[@josephmorales-knight8163]

Where tf did they get Damien lillard and shit

[@richardmorales1000]

Wtf y didn’t John Wall get to do any drills

[@aleksandermakogonenko6893]

In europe its travel

[@ahmadbarakat5523]

Still plays better defense than james harden

[@michaelchi3961]

A potato plays better d than har_en

[@jonathantsai8197]

U can also shoot a pull up jump shot right

[@crazydiamond3026]

What are those red shoes #21 is wearing

[@cerly123]

Travelling for sure. You can raise your pivot foot before shooting or passing, but not before start dribbling.

[@xpeterman3423]

Anyone know what type of ball theyre using? i did see nike and another, but i mean specific type of ball. im looking for one

[@strikerprod7955]

Spalding

[@baconbaconbobacon]

why are they showing travels??? ball must hit floor before pivot foot can be lifted in the triple threat position...oh gawd!

[@Kwitzy]

You know nothing about basketball. It's called a gather step genius.

[@zlo-to]

+Kwitzy gather step isn't used overseas, so im guessing he's not from america and doesn't know about the gather step

[@Kwitzy]

Дани Златев Ok, good for pointing that out ;)

[@baconbaconbobacon]

I know the gather step is legal (James Harden uses this effectively in conjunction with the Euro step), no what I'm talking about is 1:17 when Lillard begins to dribble, his pivot foot essentially lifts off the floor before the ball hits the floor, that is a travel. 1:21 Lawson also does the same, he lifts his pivot foot before the ball hits the floor. not sure why the would show that especially in a tutorial, albeit they are playing nonchalant and lazily especially since Lawson doesn't even have his shoes laced up (maybe they practiced all day and were tired?!?!?) Kemba and Wall did show proper triple threat dribbling skills tho, and I aint hating because they are all great PG's

[@gaiaang8112]

+Jason Herrera in america thats also a gather step

[@kobe_bean_bryant432]

2023 seeing Damian and kemba lmao

[@imanshumpert4258]

Kemba and John look like twins