Film analysis with The Basketball Movement

An undervalued skill in basketball is knowing how to adequately prepare for matchups - a skill The Basketball Movement can help you develop.

As you grow in the sport of basketball, the intricacies get more and more important. You have heard for a long time that the little things add up - that becomes more true in each level of the sport. By the time you are playing high school ball and especially hit college or the pros, you should have the fundamentals down. You will be working on the finer things.

One area that too often goes uncoached is the art of mental preparation. You may be equipped with a deep bag of on-court skills, but if you aren’t as prepared as your opponent for the mental portion of the game, the scales will tip.

Luckily, you have a resource. The Basketball Movement has been helping players develop these skills for years, not only teaching players to learn on the fly but also what to look for in film analysis. As you grow in the sport, prepping for teams and individual players becomes crucial if you wish to be competitive. Shouldn’t you learn how to get the most out of this aspect of the game? (The answer is yes)

If you as a player or coach need to learn how to adequately prepare for matchups by studying film or even what to look for in-person, contact us at The Basketball Movement.

Our facility includes a state-of-the-art film room that is designed to teach these skills with interactive smart screens and just the man for the job. Head Trainer, Rob Yanders has learned from years of collegiate and professional basketball exactly what to look for and exactly how to look for it.

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This is just one piece of what The Basketball Movement has to offer, but it is a piece that will be difficult to find anywhere else in Southwest Missouri. The specific knowledge and expertise that go into providing lessons on film analysis shouldn’t be discounted. We help hundreds of players each week in so many ways, but this is one way that does not get used enough. Use us! We want to help and need you to know how much more there is than on-the-court action.

Again, to take advantage of our facility and knowledge to give you an edge, please contact The Basketball Movement here and keep it locked to this blog for more of what we do best!

Around the NBA: Teams reporting to Orlando bubble

22 teams in Playoff contention are arriving in Orlando this week to have mini-camps, scrimmages, and soon, resume the 2019-20 regular season.

Teams began to arrive in the Orlando “bubble” yesterday and will continue this week until all 22 remaining squads are present and ready to begin training camps and scrimmages. Upon completion of health screenings, players will be allowed to participate in group workouts that will serve as a condensed training camp.

All teams will play in three scrimmage games from July 22nd through the 28th. Then, what is essentially week 22 of the NBA regular season will resume starting the 30th. With fewer games and not all teams in attendance, the NBA is referring to this stretch as “seeding games.”

The final of these seeding games would be any necessary “play-in” games between close 8 and 9 seeds, which would take place August 15th and 16th. The Playoffs begin August 17th and will be a typical slate of 16 teams divided by conference, all playing best-of-seven series until the Finals, which would conclude no later than October 13th.

Though all the above dates are clear, the country is still in a fluid pandemic state amidst the coronavirus (covid-19) issues. Several players have already opted out due to illness, the possibility of illness, or fear of infecting loved ones. At this time, most of the impact players that have announced they will not be attending are doing so due to injury/rehab concerns such as Bradley Beal and Victor Oladipo.

So, it is unclear whether or not the above plan will go on without issue. Continuous health screening and safety measures will be firmly set in place. Players (or faculty and staff) in Orlando that are diagnosed with covid-19 will be removed from the bubble and must quarantine for a minimum of two weeks while the team plays its schedule as normal.

For additional details concerning this return to play, check out the info here at NBA.com

Undoubtedly, this will be an NBA Playoffs to remember. We can only hope that all involved remain healthy and safe. Things may not continue as planned, but we appreciate the opportunity to watch some top-level hoops once again. For continued coverage, keep it locked here and follow along with us on Twitter.

Around the NBA: Game on

The NBA is on its way back, having approved a 22-team plan to bring back basketball with a few covid-related twists.

A shred of good news in what has been an unfortunate time in our country, it seems that we will see the return of NBA basketball within the next two months. The NBA has just approved a plan that will allow for a return of the season, gaining approval by the board of governors in a 29 to one vote (per Woj, ESPN).

The approved plan is for 22 teams to return to action, 13 from the Western Conference and nine from the East. These teams make up the top eight from each conference as well as any team that was within six games of the eighth seed when the hiatus began.

Beginning July 31st, each team will play eight more regular-season games. If the nine seed was within four games of the eighth and final playoff spot, they will have a small play-in series; single elimination for the nine seed and double elimination for the eight. At the conclusion of these games, the playoffs will resume as normal. The Finals will end on October 12th at the latest.

With this new format, the Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Jazz, Thunder, and Rockets have officially clinched spots. The Mavericks will only not clench in a perfect storm. The Grizzlies, Trailblazers, Pelicans, Kings, Spurs, and Suns will all be left to duke it out for the final spot.

In the East, the Bucks, Celtics, Raptors, Heat, Pacers, and 76ers have now clenched spots. The Wizards, Nets, and Magic are left to fight for the remaining two spots.

All games will be played in Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. The players and staff will all stay at park hotels, be instructed to eat at outdoor restaurants only, and be tested for covid daily. If a player tests positive, he will be removed, treated, and quarantined individually while the rest of his team plays on. Park staff will also be tested, not enter player rooms, and limit contact.

Players would likely take an approximate 15 percent pay-cut due to missed games under this plan, but the exact figure has not been released. The NBPA will speak with the Association on this soon.

The next regular season is a whole other matter but may begin December 1st. The eight teams that are not participating in the above proposal would have gone almost nine months without playing at that time.

There are concerns and questions that accompany this return, but there are many positives as well. The main takeaway is that basketball is coming back. Several teams already have opened facilities, though no more than four players are allowed at a time, only allowed to do individual workouts. Slowly but surely, things will ramp up, starting with June 30th training camps and travel to Orlando on July 7th.

We will keep you filled in as details continue to emerge. Game on!

Robert Yanders' Evolution of a Hooper

ICYMI: Robert Yanders’ Evolution of a Hooper program is available for coaches, trainers, players, and parents.

The Evolution of a Hooper is up and running for anyone around the sport of basketball that has a desire to improve. Click this link to go directly to Patreon, which is home to the Evolution. The on-court curriculum is in abundance in the form of drills that coaches, trainers, and players can benefit from.

These drills have been created and perfected over years by The Basketball Movement’s Founder, Robert Yanders. This curriculum has been a trade secret of Rob’s that has gone into elevating the play of NBA players down through college, high school, and younger athletes. New drills are uploaded frequently to The Evolution. To have access to all of these is an incredible value for the price, but it doesn’t stop there.

The off-court curriculum is included as well, focusing on many aspects of life that are important for ensuring a balanced approach to the sport. “The person is the player,” Yanders says. Making sure that your circle of friends, goals, and approach in all you do is optimized will translate to the court as well.

A “Midwife” section in the curriculum is made specifically for parents that want to help their athletes by doing all the right things and letting coaches and players take the reigns at the right moments. This is not a lesson in parenting, but how to be the best parent that you can be in terms of maximizing your impact related to your athlete’s performance.

Rob Yanders’ Evolution of a Hooper will continue to grow and will soon be linked with a documentary that explains where Rob has come from in the sport. Yanders’ journey through life has been directly linked to the sport of basketball through each step and we want to show how important it is to him that you get the most out of him as a coach and out of this product. His desire to improve those around him shines through absolutely.

Frequent drill uploads alone would make this online program worth it, but the abundance of other materials is what sets the Evolution of a Hooper apart. Give it a shot - for yourself or the coach/athlete in your life. You will not regret it. It is also the best way to support us as a small, local business in these times when we cannot be certain when we will be able to open our doors again as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

If you or your athlete want to maximize potential as a hooper, this is a must-have resource. Click here to give it a try, or go download the Patreon app for Apple or Android and search for The Evolution of a Hooper.

The Basketball Movement continues

With local restrictions lifting, The Basketball Movement is finally able to open our doors once again.

As cautious optimism spreads across the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, The Basketball Movement is slowly ramping back up. While things may not be back to normal, we are still excited to be back in motion even in a limited capacity.

Individual workouts are back underway at The Basketball Movement, so larger group and team workouts will still have to wait until the next phase. We are currently limiting the number of people in the facility to 10 when possible. It is tough, but we must all crawl before we can walk and be grateful to have our doors open again! We will keep you updated in the coming weeks as plans unfold in these uncertain times.

To inquire about workouts, please email us at basketballmovement@yahoo.com

The Basketball Movement trainers and staff have been blessed with good health to this point and we are feverishly cleaning and sanitizing to continue that trend. We ask that you be patient with us during this limited stretch as we do what is in the best interest of our people!

We will continue establishing a sense of direction before we hit it hard and recommend that you do the same. Stay informed, practice good hygiene, and get some shots up so you don’t come in too rusty!

Thank you to the community for all of your support. We really have a big family here that extends well beyond basketball and we are excited to be back. See you on the court!

Around the NBA: Snapshot of where things left off

When the NBA came to a sudden halt amidst coronavirus scares, we were already about three-quarters through the season.

It has been a little over a month since the NBA came to a screeching halt before the tipoff of a Jazz vs. Thunder game once it was discovered that Rudy Gobert had coronavirus - now more specifically called covid-19. All teams had played at least 64 games of the 82 scheduled and the playoff picture was coming into focus.

It is unknown at this time if or when the Association will return to action. It has already been a lengthy hiatus, greatly disrupting the flow of the season. The players have been working in home gyms, playing NBA2K, and even had an ESPN televised game of horse, with current, former, and WNBA players participating (below).

Discussions have suggested that the season may be over. Others suggest a return as soon as early May. We don’t know for sure, but until then, we take a look at where we left off.

James Harden unsurprisingly leads in points per game, even after slowing from his early, ridiculous pace at 34.4. Bradley Beal, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Trae Young are all averaging right around 30 with Lillard and Doncic not far behind. Andre Drummond leads all rebounders with 15.2 per game. Hassan Whiteside is next with 14.2 and Antetokounmpo and Gobert are tied at 13.7 apiece.

LeBron James is on pace to lead the NBA in assists for the first time in his career, averaging 10.6 per contest. Trae Young is the only other player averaging at least nine at 9.3.

Only two players are averaging at least two steals per game - Ben Simmons (2.1) and Kris Dunn (2.0). Whiteside is the blocks leader at 3.1 with Brook Lopez and Anthony Davis tied for second at 2.4 swats.

Current Standings

The Milwaukee Bucks were well on their way to having a historic season, though they did begin resting players, going on a three-game losing steak before the hiatus. They still have a comfortable lead despite the strong play of the reigning champion Raptors.

In the West, LA reigns as the Lakers sit in first with the Clippers in second. The battle towards the bottom of the playoff picture interesting as well. Rookie of the Year hopeful, Ja Morant has Memphis in a surprising position, but Lillard has been scorching earth and New Orleans has Zion Williamson back. This race is one of the most interesting parts of how the NBA will choose to return (if it does).

The Current standings are below from basketballreference.com:

Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely the MVP favorite with his team on top and his numbers and defense as elite as it comes. LeBron and Davis both make strong cases, as does Harden, though the Rockets are believed to be underachieving a bit. Leaders on a pair of surprising teams, Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler are in the conversation as well.

Whether we dive right into the playoffs, resume the season, or miss it altogether, this will be a memorable time for the league. We are excited for basketball to return, but above all, hope for the safety of all. Stick around as we monitor the rapidly changing developments and how the sport of basketball will be impacted. Stay safe!

Note: The 2020 WNBA Draft is still on! Tune into ESPN at 8:00 pm central!

All statistics used from basketballreference.com

Missing basketball / Maintaining perspective

With gyms shut down across the nation, it is a good time to examine priorities in our lives.

“I miss basketball” is a phrase that is being heavily circulated online as well as in conversation around the world right now. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, fans and hoopers alike are having withdrawals in a time that should be full of basketball goodness.

Men and women’s March Madness has been taken from us. High school seasons have been cut short around the nation. The NBA is on hiatus and may not complete the current season. The WNBA is expected to be postponed. All of the players involved as well as the fans are completely justified in missing hoops. Many of us have the sport deeply woven into our lives in multiple ways.

What we at The Basketball Movement would like to remind you to do in these difficult times is to maintain perspective.

The Basketball Movement is more than a hoops haven - it is a business. As long as our doors are closed, livelihoods will be impacted. So trust us, we get it. We are as ready to get back to basketball as anyone. Just remember that it is bigger than basketball.

Folks are losing their lives to this thing. Those people are parents, siblings, sons/daughters, and friends. Others are putting their lives directly in the line of fire to combat the virus and its effects. People are in hospitals for other reasons as well; illness, having babies… what have you. Those people cannot always have their loved ones present with them, which is devastating.

We must do our part to combat the spread of coronavirus. Stay home, demonstrate good hygiene, and practice social distancing as lives depend on it, because that just may be the case.

Missing basketball is 100% okay. As we said, we miss it as much as anyone in the world. Just keep in mind what is truly important. Enjoy film of old games, do ball-handling drills in the garage (like these), get up shots if you have a hoop. Just prioritize doing your part for the greater good.

This is a great time to reflect. Get priorities in order and just be ready for hoops when it is finally time to get back out there. You will probably get stir crazy, but that means you are staying in and doing your part. We are all in this together. Miss basketball, but always maintain perspective!

What is Evolution of a Hooper?

Robert Yanders’ Evolution of a Hooper program is available for coaches, trainers, players, and parents.

The Evolution of a Hooper is up and running for anyone around the sport of basketball that has a desire to improve. Click this link to go directly to Patreon, which is home to the Evolution. The on-court curriculum is in abundance in the form of drills that coaches, trainers, and players can benefit from.

These drills have been created and perfected over years by The Basketball Movement’s Founder, Robert Yanders. This curriculum has been a trade secret of Rob’s that has gone into elevating the play of NBA players down through college, high school, and younger athletes. New drills are uploaded frequently to The Evolution. To have access to all of these is an incredible value for the price, but it doesn’t stop there.

The off-court curriculum is included as well, focusing on many aspects of life that are important for ensuring a balanced approach to the sport. “The person is the player,” Yanders says. Making sure that your circle of friends, goals, and approach in all you do is optimized will translate to the court as well.

A “Midwife” section in the curriculum is made specifically for parents that want to help their athletes by doing all the right things and letting coaches and players take the reigns at the right moments. This is not a lesson in parenting, but how to be the best parent that you can be in terms of maximizing your impact related to your athlete’s performance.

Rob Yanders’ Evolution of a Hooper will continue to grow and will soon be linked with a documentary that explains where Rob has come from in the sport. Yanders’ journey through life has been directly linked to the sport of basketball through each step and we want to show how important it is to him that you get the most out of him as a coach and out of this product. His desire to improve those around him shines through absolutely.

Frequent drill uploads alone would make this online program worth it, but the abundance of other materials is what sets the Evolution of a Hooper apart. Give it a shot - for yourself or the coach/athlete in your life. You will not regret it. It is also the best way to support us as a small, local business in these times when we cannot be certain when we will be able to open our doors again as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

If you or your athlete want to maximize potential as a hooper, this is a must-have resource. Click here to give it a try, or go download the Patreon app for Apple or Android and search for The Evolution of a Hooper.

The Basketball Movement will be back!

Stay-at-home orders may have closed the doors at The Basketball Movement, but you can still follow the movement online.

Amidst unprecedented circumstances, The Basketball Movement is suspending activities as local officials issue stay-at-home orders in our area. Though we are all bummed, we are hopeful that these events will put a stop to the spread of the coronavirus that is wreaking havoc on our country and our community.

If you have been following us for a while, you know how seriously we at The Basketball Movement take the well-being of our community both on and off the court. We ask that everyone do their part to slow the spread by staying inside and practicing excellent hygiene.

The sooner we come together and beat this thing, the sooner we can get back hooping and doing what we love. That’s right - The Basketball Movement will be back!

We ask that you stick with us by giving a follow on Twitter, likes on Facebook and Instagram, and checking back frequently as we update this blog as usual. We are going to be doing our best to continue a flow of quality basketball content in a time that sorely misses the sport already.

To not only help support us as a local business but also to stay on top of your game in this surprise offseason, dive in on Robert Yanders’ Evolution of a Hooper series on Patreon.

Not only will your contributions help us come back strong from this trying time, but you will gain access to an incredible library of on and off-court curriculum from the basketball mind of our Founder, Rob Yanders. New drills will continue to be uploaded, many of which you can work on from your driveway, garage, etc. More on The Evolution coming soon.

Thank you to everyone who has already been doing their part to combat the virus. Everyone else, join in and just study some film for a few weeks! We will be back soon!

- The Basketball Movement

Film analysis with The Basketball Movement

Stuck at home? Need something to work on? An undervalued skill in basketball is knowing how to adequately prepare for matchups - a skill The Basketball Movement can help you develop.

As you grow in the sport of basketball, the intricacies get more and more important. You have heard for a long time that the little things add up - that becomes more true in each level of the sport. By the time you are playing high school ball and especially hit college or the pros, you should have the fundamentals down. You will be working on the finer things.

One area that too often goes uncoached is the art of mental preparation. You may be equipped with a deep bag of on-court skills, but if you aren’t as prepared as your opponent for the mental portion of the game, the scales will tip.

Luckily, you have a resource. The Basketball Movement has been helping players develop these skills for years, not only teaching players to learn on the fly but also what to look for in film analysis. As you grow in the sport, prepping for teams and individual players becomes crucial if you wish to be competitive. Shouldn’t you learn how to get the most out of this aspect of the game? (The answer is yes)

If you as a player or coach need to learn how to adequately prepare for matchups by studying film or even what to look for in-person, contact us at The Basketball Movement.

Our facility includes a state-of-the-art film room that is designed to teach these skills with interactive smart screens and just the man for the job. Head Trainer, Rob Yanders has learned from years of collegiate and professional basketball exactly what to look for and exactly how to look for it.

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This is just one piece of what The Basketball Movement has to offer, but it is a piece that will be difficult to find anywhere else in Southwest Missouri. The specific knowledge and expertise that go into providing lessons on film analysis shouldn’t be discounted. We help hundreds of players each week in so many ways, but this is one way that does not get used enough. Use us! We want to help and need you to know how much more there is than on-the-court action.

Again, to take advantage of our facility and knowledge to give you an edge, please contact The Basketball Movement here and keep it locked to this blog for more of what we do best!

March Madness cancelled, NBA season on hiatus

It has been a wild few days for hoops, with the threat of coronavirus impacting every level of the sport.

What started as a breakout virus far from home has turned into a national pandemic with coronavirus working its way across the globe. The Basketball Movement does not have anyone on hand that is an expert on infectious disease, but we do know that it appears to be contagious and potentially quite harmful to elderly individuals or those with weakened defenses against such sickness.

So, even though most players would not likely feel the full effects of the virus, many fans are susceptible. This week, an OKC Thunder game was put on hold moments before tipoff after it was discovered that Rudy Gobert of the visiting Utah Jazz tested positive for the illness. It was later discovered that teammate Donovan Mitchell was positive as well.

The NBA acted quickly, not only canceling the remainder of the games that evening but placing the league on a “hiatus” for at least 30 days as they determine the threat of the virus as well as the next steps.

Action of this magnitude by the NBA triggered responses from all other major American sports leagues. The NCAA has not postponed but canceled their national tournaments for both men and women. That’s right - no March Madness for fans in 2020 and no big endings for the many athletes involved.

We have since seen statements of action from the WNBA, NFL, and state high school sporting programs about the next steps. Major League Baseball’s regular season has been pushed back and the NHL, MLS, and XFL have all gone on hiatus as well.

Again, this is largely for the safety of fans and the personnel involved. Large gatherings of people produce a dangerous situation regarding the airborne virus.

Two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert was the first notable athlete in the USA to bring attention to the threat of coronavirus. Ironically, he also brought a difficult lesson as well. Gobert had been jokingly touching microphones during interviews and players/belongings in the locker room ahead of his diagnosis, making light of the virus and potentially contracting/spreading it.

Gobert has since apologized for this, but it does serve as a reminder for us all to be careful. If nothing else, his diagnosis prompted the NBA to take notice, which in turn prompted other sports leagues, theme parks, churches, and more in a country that had been taking the threat lightly. Hopefully, we have all learned our lesson early.

It will be tough without basketball for a little while, but safety and health are paramount. Stay informed and safe, everybody.