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Dr. Dish Basketball once again brings you a fresh new drill that players can use to challenge themselves and take their game to the next level! What makes this basketball …

We know. Planning practice can be a full-time job in itself. It is not uncommon for high school and college basketball coaches to put in many hours a week planning …

Dr. Dish Basketball is more than just basketball training. It's a complete basketball lifestyle combining innovative, first-class training equipment with the expertise and knowledge of former players, trainers, and coaches …

Dr. Dish Basketball has taken the basketball world by storm with its innovative, technology based shooting machines and first class training! We pride ourselves on making sure training is efficient …

Dr. Dish Basketball was happy to team up with Pure Sweat Basketball in this week's drill of the week! Much like us, Pure Sweat Basketball continues to take training to …

Dr. Dish Basketball and Lindsay Whalen had the opportunity to give back Hutchinson High School recently. Hutchinson, MN is where WNBA player Lindsay Whalen played high school basketball and also …

Dr. Dish Basketball is excited to bring you another great Drill of the Week. In this week's drill we go over 3 great go-to step-back moves that Kyrie Irving relies …

It's always a treat for us at Dr. Dish Basketball to chat with our customers and find out how their Dr. Dish machines have enhanced their program! I was thrilled …

We're at the point where nearly every basketball coach, player, and trainer has either used a basketball shooting machine or at least has seen or heard of them. But we …

Dr. Dish is extremely excited to drop another great workout that incorporates shooting off the dribble, ball-handling and also competitive shooting. It's very important to make sure that you're training …

We pride ourselves in being able to bring advanced statistics and analytics to our customers via our online database and mobile app. Our goal is to allow coaches at all …

Note: Since publishing this article, Langston was traded to the Sacramento Kings in early 2017 and has now been signed by the Detroit Pistons. We're thrilled to welcome Langston Galloway …

Coach Mason here with another great drill of the week! I'm really excited about this one because I had former college player Evan Mattson workout with me. We did a …

We tend to put a lot of emphasis on how basketball shooting machines can improve player performance, but there are many benefits for the coaching staff as well. We've already …

Dr. Dish had the chance to speak with Andrew May who is BYU Men's Basketball Director of Operations, about his decision to choose a Dr. Dish Shooting Machine. We are …

Dr. Dish basketball had the pleasure of having 3x WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Whalen in the #DishLab. Lindsay took some time to talk with us and also …

Coach Mason here, back in the #DishLab putting in work! This week we are working on basketball drills that can be done individually and in a group or team practice …

It was great to have Pro player David Hicks back in the DishLab putting in some work. In this Dr. Dish Drill of the week, David worked on developing and …

With basketball shooting drills, it's essential that you always go at game speed and push yourself outside your comfort zone to best prepare for game-like conditions. In this shooting drill, …

Coach Dave Paulsen has been coaching college basketball for over 20 years. He has had success at each stop along his coaching journey and is currently in his second season …

When it comes to high school basketball coaching, I challenge you to find anyone who has near the credentials of the legendary St. Anthony (New Jersey) Coach, Bob Hurley. With …

Coach Mason here again! I'm really excited to breakdown an awesome, fun and time efficient workout. I had my special guest Brittnye McSparron with me and we wanted to get …

Coach Jamison Rusthoven has made many stops throughout his 20+ year coaching career and has experienced much success along the way (see his full bio here). Now entering his 4th …

It's always a treat for us at Dr. Dish Basketball to attend some of the best basketball coaching clinics around the nation to learn from some of the brightest basketball …

Triple-Double Combo Rhythm Perimeter Shooting by Rick Allison was originally published by our awesome partners at FastModel Sports. This is one of my favorite progressions for working rhythmic ball handling …

The game of basketball is evolving and the players are the catalyst for it. Basketball has slowly become more of a positionless sport and players are now capable of doing …

At Dr. Dish Basketball, we always stress the importance of hard work and training with purpose to every player looking to improve. But this mantra also applies to basketball coaching …

Dr. Dish Basketball is back at it again with another great Drill of the Week! We were fortunate enough to have Pro Player David Hicks come to the DishLab and …

Coach Collin Castellaw of Shot Mechanics Basketball stopped by the DishLab to show how you can run drills that train you how shoot off the catch like Steph Curry. Curry …

I often sit back and think about all the great athletes and the unique stories many of them have about becoming successful at what they do. Every athlete I know …

Dr. Dish Basketball had the opportunity to head to Fairfax and was thrilled to attend George Mason University men's basketball coaching clinic. Coach Dave Paulsen did an amazing job breaking …

Coach Mason here! I'm thrilled to bring you another great Drill of the Week! One amazing feature I love about our Dr. Dish All-Star shooting machine is the ability to …

Imagine 10 seconds remaining on the game clock. Your team is down 2 with the ball. Your point guard comes down and shoots a wild lay-up that misses the mark …

Coach Mason is back in the #DishLab bringing you another Dr. Dish Drill of the Week! One of the great features of a Dr. Dish shooting machine is the ability …

There's no doubt that working on your jumpshot is very important for developing as a player. Being able to knock down open jumpers and stretching the floor is critical for …

We've all met someone who talks a big game. Basketball training They talk the talk, but when it comes time to walk the walk, they can't deliver. At some point, …

It's always a pleasure for Dr. Dish Basketball to travel around the country to attend some of the best basketball coaching clinics. The 2016 Coaches Clinics put on by the …

In every sport there must be some type of team camaraderie or bond that is developed in order for a team to be successful. Rarely do you hear of a …

Coach Mason is back in the #DishLab to bring you our second Dr. Dish Drill of the Week! Since tryouts and training camps are quickly approaching, the main focus of …

We at Dr. Dish Basketball are thrilled to announce our partnership with Pure Sweat Basketball! Together we will take skill development to another level with the combination of our high-tech …

At every level of basketball I played, there was always that one player I hated matching up against. Sometimes it was a gifted offensive player, but usually it wasn't the …

Our training specialist, Jefferson Mason, has been hard at work creating useful basketball drills to use on our Dr. Dish basketball shooting machines! We're thrilled to launch our first installment …

We were very fortunate to have Coach Collin from Shot Mechanics come by our brand new Dish Lab facility to shoot some great videos and basketball shooting drills! If you …

Now is the time that coaches are taking inventory, looking at catalogs of basketball equipment, and dreaming of all the things that they want to put on their wish list …

Most youth basketball players have hopes to be the next LeBron James or Diana Taurasi and to play at the highest level. Unfortunately most players never grow to be 6'8 …

We at Dr. Dish Basketball are extremely excited to unveil the "Dish Lab" at the Dr. Dish Headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota. We're always trying to add value beyond only providing …

"Skills and Drills - Circle Move Team Shooting" by Aseem Rastogi was originally published by FastModel Sports. This basketball shooting drill focuses on the Read and React Circle Movement using …

I can remember myself at a young age watching Michael Jordan and Reggie Miller battle it out on the basketball court. After the games would end, I would almost immediately …

In his press conference after being drafted 2nd overall in the 2007 NBA draft, Kevin Durant repeated a phrase first used by Tim Notke. He said, "Hard work beats talent …

Coaches have a tremendous impact on the lives of their players. The interactions I had with my middle school basketball coach are still very vivid today and I still employ …

Learning to master each skill in basketball takes time, practice, and patience. Ball handling is one skill that takes a ton of effort to master. Basketball is an evolving sport, …

We hear it nearly every day: "It's just not in the budget for us to purchase a basketball shooting machine this year." And we understand. Many times fundraising is the …

In case you didn't see, we at Dr. Dish Basketball ran our first nationwide Dr. Dish All-Star Basketball Shooting Machine Giveaway in 2016! Our first nationwide Dr. Dish Givewaway was …

Motivating young players is often frustrating and time consuming, especially if the coach/parent was once an athlete themselves. It's only natural to want the best for youth players, but when …

As technology has improved over the years, so have the capabilities of training aids such as basketball shooting machines. Not that long ago, coaches could only train their guards around …

Imagine yourself spending your entire summer hitting the weights, working on your basketball weaknesses, only to hear your coach say, "Play within your role." This can be one of the …

Developing a go-to move is a crucial way in which a player can become relevant and also a continual threat on the offensive side of the floor. Oftentimes teams can …

Here at Dr. Dish, we always stress the importance having your feet shoulder-width apart in order to create a solid basketball shooting base. This allows you to transfer the most …

"Skills and Drill - Hunt the Paint" by Aseem Rastogi was originally published by FastModel Sports. Hunt the Paint is a full court, full skill drill utilizing the Dr. Dish …

When basketball training, you likely know the cliche sayings: Work hard. Push yourself. Love the grind. Etc. Etc. Many of these sayings are valid and useful, but too many players …

We at Dr. Dish Basketball are thrilled to be partnered with Coaching U and it was and honor to be a part of Coaching U Live 2016 in Las Vegas …

Basketball is not a stress-free sport: it necessitates physical and mental persistence and an indomitable conviction that success is possible. Encourage your players to push themselves by emphasizing that perseverance …

We were honored to be a featured vendor at this year’s Team Sports Conference and Expo. We not only were given the opportunity to speak with coaches from around the …

Congratulations! It was a long, tough journey, but you made it through the season and are now in the middle of the off-season and the summer. Now you can sit …

If you watch a professional basketball game, you will notice that almost every player has a style to their jump shot that is unique to them. Many players have different …

"Team Shooting Drills w/ Dr. Dish" by Justin Scanson was originally published by FastModel Sports. Use these team basketball shooting drills to make the most of your summer workouts. Drills …

At Dr. Dish Basketball, we firmly believe our partnership with FastModel Sports has been fantastic. Our vision and shared goal of providing basketball coaches with the best resources to help …

Basketball is a thrilling game that demands intense focus and effort. While players learn to give their all and develop their motivation as they train and receive basketball coaching, sometimes …

Coaching is a demanding and stressful job. Most coaches do it because they love the game; others because they love teaching the young community. Some coaches are content with a …

It was an absolute pleasure for us at Dr. Dish Basketball to sponsor the Head Coach Training Center event put on by The BDS Agency in Wilkes-Barre, PA. At Dr …

Basketball Camp Drills - Shooting W/ Dr. Dish by Justin Scanson was originally published by FastModel Sports. Basketball camp is right around the corner for thousands of players and coaches …

Mike Lee, avid Dr. Dish user and supporter, is the founder of Thrive3, which uses basketball and mindfulness training to positively influence the lives of middle school through NBA players …

As a former college basketball player, I know I've been guilty of this and you or your players probably have too: Casual Shooting. Too many times I would go to …

Motivating your players is a key component of a coach’s job. Practice gets players ready for the physical aspect of basketball, but motivational words get players ready for the mental …

"If you want something you've never had, you must do something you've never done." - Thomas Jefferson This is a powerful quote that some of you may have used with …

The off-season represents a lull in on-the-court action for basketball teams, but that doesn’t mean that opportunities for growth end there. While there are restrictions on off-season practice for most …

This article was written by Justin Scanson and originally appeared on FastModel Sports blog here. If you don't have FastDraw yet, check it out today and diagram, share, and organize …

Do you play in a tough conference? Is there that one team that always beats you? Ask yourself, are you playing bold with your approach to competing against them, or …

Getting support from your basketball program’s booster club can be a complex dance, so it's wise to learn the steps before taking to the floor. Though you may be confident …

Does your basketball shooting machine help YOU make better decisions to win games? We all know many games are won or lost by just a handful of points. Besides the …

Make sure to check out Bball Breakdown and subscribe to their YouTube Channel! Once again, we were very fortunate to get on the court with Coach Nick of Bball Breakdown …

This article was written by Justin Scanson and originally appeared on FastModel Sports blog here. Whatever offense you run, whatever action you teach, your basketball shooting drills need game like …

If you're like most basketball coaches, you always strive to be the best coach you can be. But it can be difficult to evaluate yourself especially depending on the ability …

“We decided that we needed to invest in my son’s future, and we knew that it was his passion to become a great basketball player. It was a long road, …

As a coach, your role consists of more than just enhancing your players’ basketball skills. A large part of effective basketball coaching is lending your players the confidence they need …

Yesterday we gave you the best three point shooting teams in the tournament. Today we're giving you the best shooters from each of the 68 teams. Each Dr. Dish "Hot …

During March Madness, sometimes all it takes is one hot shooting game or two from a Cinderella team to make their mark. But do you know which teams in the …

As a basketball shooting machine company, it's tough to write about what is wrong with our own products! But, the truth is that there are some limitations that most types …

As we head into March Madness you'll notice many talented basketball teams. One specifically may catch your eye. One where every player offers unique assets, and there’s a lot of …

Be sure to check out Bball Breakdown and subscribe to their YouTube Channel! We were very fortunate to get back on the court with Coach Nick to demonstrate how to …

Your team finished the season and things aren’t looking up. Your best player was out with an injury most of the year and your other players just didn't have the …

A signature win is so close for your basketball program that you can almost taste it. This next game will show the world what your team is made of. But, …

"With great power comes great responsibility." This is a phrase said to Superman by his father as he is learning how to harness his abilities. If you think about it, …

We've heard it plenty and I'm sure you have too..."In today's game, the post up game is dead!" Sure, there's been more of an emphasis on outside shooting as the …

It's been a long practice and you're relatively happy with how things went today. But you sometimes wonder to yourself if the equipment you use is out of date and …

What do you think? When it comes to basketball shooting, are shooters born or are they made? It’s an interesting question that’s been asked for years in basketball. There’s no …

Be sure to check out Bball Breakdown and subscribe to their YouTube Channel! As we've mentioned before, many think that basketball shooting machines are only for off-season training. But, it's …

When you selected your captain, the pride in your young player’s eyes made you smile. You’ve just set him on a lifelong journey. The weight of that "captain" title will …

Dr. Dish Full Court Shooting was originally posted on FastModel Sports Together with our great partners at FastModel Sports, we’ve created The Dr. Dish Shooting Drill Book, which includes 30 …

Of all the reasons to get a basketball shooting machine, one of the most beneficial is its ability to access a player’s flow. The theory of flow or being “in …

The best basketball coaches in history all have one thing in common: They are sponges when it comes to learning more about their sport. Follow their example. Learn from others' …

Parents can be the greatest allies of a youth basketball coach as long as a little time, effort, and planning are spent to incorporate them into the program. Just like …

‘Basketball never sleeps.’ You warn your players that while they’re laying out the couch, their opponents are in the gym. But, just being in a gym isn’t enough anymore for …

In its 100+ years of existence, the sport of basketball has seen its share of coaching greats. This inventive bunch has transformed the game into the fast-paced global sport it …