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 work on your skills while practicing social distancing. The focus of this episode is watching film, conducting self-scout analysis, and opponent scout analysis. I will use my five years of experience breaking down film for NBA player Jeremy Lamb, letting you in on some tips of what we look for and how we apply it.
Podcast information
12:26 in length. 11.6 MB in size.
Special links
Jeremy Lamb highlights - 2018-19
Video software I use - Synergy Sports Technology
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
0:15 My background
0:35 Recap of implications COVID-19 has had on the NBA
1:40 Four ways to keep working on your game
(Ball handle, strength & conditioning, footwork/balance, and film breakdown)
2:10 Film breakdown & analysis
2:30 Discuss breaking down film for client Jeremy Lamb
3:18 Importance of breakdown via play types
4:25 Showing how the film breakdown relates to improved performance
4:40 Importance of breakdown via shot range
5:22 Compare findings to NBA averages
5:55 How film breakdown & analysis relates to setting goals
6:30 Breakdown of Jeremy’s 3-point shooting
(Shot areas and catch & shoot vs off the dribble)
7:47 What to look for in poor shooting percentage areas
9:09 An exercise for listeners – Do you know your game?
How often do you shoot at the RA, Paint, Mid-range, & 3?
How often do your shoot out of spot-up, transition, pick & roll, post, etc.
9:42 Email: nicholas.v.blanco@gmail.com
9:58 Instagram: nick__blanco
10:10 Welcome listeners to reach out about working together
10:24 Opponent scouting reports
10:40 Knowing what your opponent’s go-moves are for ball handling or shot type
11:07 Recap
11:35 Encourage listeners to reach out about working together
Email: nicholas.v.blanco@gmail.com
Instagram: nick__blanco
12:04 Thanks for listening
12:08 Next episode spoiler – ball handling
12:17 Outro – Blanco Basketball Group’s pillars
1. Set goals
2. Train with passion
3. Train with accuracy