Fundamentals Archives - Basketball Immersion

Beyond the Cone: The Science of the Guided Defender in Skill Acquisition

We’ve all seen it: the classic layup line. Players weave through a series of orange cones, perform a choreographed “left-right-up” footwork pattern, and gently kiss…

Basketball March 24, 2026

Do Players Really Need Fundamentals Before Playing Games?

“Players Need Fundamentals Before they Can Play the Game” This Twitter thread generated a lot of engagement from coaches across multiple sports. Most of the support…

Basketball January 26, 2022

The Stab Dribble Basketball First Step

Players often teach us what we should be teaching. This is the case for the stab dribble. I always taught first step jab, and first…

Basketball April 3, 2018

Why the 3-Man Weave Drill Should Be Replaced

The 3-Man Weave is a basketball drill that is a centerpiece in many coaches’ practices. Coaches often use it to emphasize passing skills, conditioning, teamwork,…

Basketball September 3, 2016