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Here at Royal Basketball School, we are always searching for ways to help your child develop their basketball skills off the court.   If you ever wanted to know how to shoot like Stephen Curry, here is how he does it. We believe it is important to try and replicate the tactics of the NBA's best athletes. Curry is argubably the greatest shooter of all time. So, here's what we can take away:  Alignment: Curry keeps his shooting shoulder, elbow, and hip aligned. You can see that his shoulder is directly behind his elbow, in line with his hip. His forearm is slightly tilted away from this line, keeping the ball above his shooting eye. Hand Position: Stephen uses a relatively relaxed hand position on the ball, with his index finger and thumb making a V-shape. Also, notice that his hand is on the side of the ball, and rotates towards the net as he extends his arm. The Set-point: When Curry shoots, the ball first, travels backwards towards his head, before traveling forward towa...

Physical Education Online Class Physical education teachers from all around the world have been assigning their students a particular TEDx Talk video on the importance of physical education. In a world that puts a lot of value on academics, we can forget that breaking a sweat is just as important as reading a book. Sound Body, Sound Mind The speaker from the video published July 9, 2019, is William E. Simon, Jr. Simon is co-founder of the UCLA Health, Sound Body Sound Mind program. First, he asks, “What is the only subject in school that promotes physical and emotional health, helps children learn better, and cultivates the character that they need to be productive adults?”. If you answered physical education, you’re correct. He goes on to say that, “If the student doesn’t understand the principles of health and fitness, they risk chronic disease and an early death”. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azuBmRnRYpo&t=124s Basketball Gym Class If your child love...

                                                                                                 Elgin Baylor: "The Human Highlight Reel" On this day, September 16, 1934 - exactly 86 years ago - Elgin Baylor was born in Washington, D.C. Austin Knoblauch (2011) from the Los Angeles Times describes him as, “One of the greatest and most exciting players in NBA history." Baylor was a human highlight reel, who became a star basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers. It is also no secret that he was one of the sole reasons the Los Angeles Lakers (then Minneapolis Lakers), were able to stay in business. Bob Short, the owner of Minneapolis Lakers, is often quoted to say that their club could have gone bankrupt without Baylor.  Bay...

Dear Basketball Moms and Dads, We are counting the days when we can finally start practicing youth basketball at the gym once more. We received great responses from you guys so we know you’re all excited, how much more the kids. The classes will focus on reinforcing basic basketball drills, developing techniques, and evaluating individual skills. In as much as we wanted to open all our gyms, we will first open the ones at Emek Hebrew Academy in Sherman Oaks and De Toledo High School in San Fernando Valley.   Emek Hebrew Academy De Toledo High School Last week, we wrote about the safety guidelines https://royalbasketballschool.blogspot.com/2020/08/royal-basketball-school-safety-protocols.html we must observe during training. Here are additional points worth noting: Keep kids hydrated The kids need to stay hydrated while training if only to compensate for all the sweating during exercises. And while frequent handwashing is highly recommended and encouraged these days, so is drink...

As we get closer to reopening our gym classes for basketball training, we also need to make sure safety protocols are in place to combat Covid19. Following the guidelines published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we hope for everyone to remember the basket when playing basketball.  Be tested for Covid19  We are in the business of providing basketball lessons to kids but the safety of everybody remains to be our top priority. Parents can rest assured that our coaches and staff at the gym are tested for the novel corona virus.  Always wear a mask  Coaches and parents are advised to wear a mask when unable to maintain a 6-feet physical distance from each other during basketball sessions. Kids will not be required to wear a mask during training or games. Sanitized gym and sports equipment  Regular disinfection and sanitization will be conducted to make sure the gym and necessary sports equipment are safe to use. Frequent hand washing wil...

If you’re a parent looking for reasons why you should enroll your kid in basketball, look no further. Let us be the one to shed light on the topic. Basketball, or sports in general, remains to be a big part of modern society. Some kids do it because it’s fun, some just do it because of pressure, while some do it because they want to become pros later in their lives. No matter the reason for playing basketball, we know there’s a lot your kid can learn from it.  Develop self-discipline. Basketball is a game that requires constant movement. As a player, your kid has to run, dribble, pass and, shoot, and that’s a good thing. As your kid gets exhausted, sweat, and maybe shed a tear or two, you’re helping them develop the self-discipline that they need as they grow older to become responsible adults. Overcome challenges. Facing an opponent in court is a challenge in itself. Your kid can learn to overcome challenges better by listening to the coach, learning to be a team player and, knowi...

For most spectators, playing basketball may not seem to be a big deal. They see players dribbling, passing and shooting baskets – or missing some – and think to themselves that that’s all to it. But each and every player knows that to earn a spot in the team, you need to put in a lot of effort, hard work, and dedication to play the game of basketball. “Remember that basketball is a game of habits. If you make the other guy deviate from his habits, you’ve got him” – Bill Russell “Remember that basketball is a game of habits.” Bill Russell is right, and we can’t emphasize enough the importance of a basketball routine and developing a healthy habit out of it. As gyms remain closed for now, consider having your basketball routine right from your own home. Start by doing simple drills and move forward from there. Dribble and pass on Mondays and Fridays, shoot on Tuesdays, and stretch and do station drills on Wednesdays. This not only helps to improve muscle memory and build a strong immune ...