Content summary In this episode, I cover the most recent update on COVID-19 and how it is affecting the NBA world, followed by discussing some ways you can stay engaged and working on your skills while practicing social distancing. The focus of this episode is ball handling. Ball handling is an aspect of your game that doesn’t require a specific location or the involvement of multiple people. As you’re listening, feel free to grab that NBA ball lying next to you and get in some handles. Podcast information 11:24 in length. 23.1 MB in size. Special links How much time is needed before the NBA season returns? Kemba Walker in & out move Karl Anthony Towns parents test positive - Mother in medically induced coma NBA Players who have tested positive to COVID-19 NBA shuts down practice facilities and arenas Time outline 0:00 Intro 0:12 My background 0:28 Recap of implications COVID-19 has had on the NBA 1:33 Four ways to keep working on your game (Ball handle, strength and conditioning, footwork/balance, and film breakdown) 2:10 Ball handling 2:40 Two-ball warm-up segment Piston pounds – 25 reps, 2 sets Machine gun – 25 reps, 2 sets One high, one low – 25 reps, 2 sets Wipers – 25 reps, 2 sets In and outs – 25 reps, 2 sets 4:25 Two-ball crossovers – 25 reps, 2 sets per hand 4:50 Two-ball through the legs – 25 reps, 2 sets per hand 5:13 Two-ball behind the back – 25 reps, 2 sets per hand 5:34 Two-ball wrap segment Wrap, behind – 10 clean reps, 1 set per hand Wrap, behind, behind – 8 clean reps, 1 set per hand 6:05 One-ball warm-up segment Right hand pounds – 25 reps, 2 sets Left hand pounds – 25 reps, 2 sets Low crossovers – 25 reps, 2 sets Wide crossovers – 25 reps, 2 sets Pound, pound, in and outs – 15 reps, 2 sets per hand 7:10 Kemba Walker's in and out example 7:36 Wall taps segment Crossovers – 50 reps, 1 set Between the legs – 50 reps, 1 set Behind the back – 50 reps, 1 set 8:41 Float dribble segment (shifting the defender) Cross float, hesi, shot – 10 reps, 1 set per hand Between the legs, hesi, crossover – 10 reps, 1 set per hand 10:10 Encourage you to keep working on your game 10:32 Welcome listeners to reach out about working together Instagram: nick__blanco Email: nicholas.v.blanco@gmail.com 11:01 Thanks for listening 11:05 Next episode announcement – strength and conditioning 11:14 Outro – Blanco Basketball Group’s pillars Set goals Train with passion Train with accuracy
