Most players focus on the ball… but the best players create advantages without touching it.
Here's some skills to consider:
- Reading defenders & cutting at the right time
- Using pace changes to get open
- Setting meaningful screens (angle + timing)
- Relocating (pass and move)
- Filling lanes in transition
- Creating spacing for teammates or balancing the floor
The next time you have a shift and don't touch the ball, ask yourself if you did any of these things, if you did, count your win.