Basketball Crossover Drills

Effective dribbling is one of the most important aspects in the game of basketball, and people who can use both their hands for the purpose of dribbling undoubtedly make better players. When a team is playing offense in a game and is moving down the court towards the opponents basket, the aim is to dribble the ball in a manner that leaves the defending team confused. The individual who is dribbling needs to move fast, needs to keep his eyes up so that he can spot the runs that this teammates are making and most importantly, he needs to constantly change the direction of the ball so that the person marking him does not get an opportunity to steal the basketball away from him.

The most effective way to achieve the last portion is to use both hands while dribbling, and this is a skill that needs to be worked on and trained for intensely. Not everyone is ambidextrous and not everyone can dribble effectively with both hands, so this is a skill that is inculcated in people who are capable of doing this. A crossover dribble is nothing but a form of dribbling where the dribbler is constantly using both hands to bounce the ball, thus giving him an opportunity to dribble past his marker more effectively.

Someone who only dribbles with a single hand becomes very predictable in his actions, and this makes it easier for the individual marking him to steal the ball away from him. Changes in speed and direction of the body of the dribbler become twice as effective if he can shift the ball between both hands and then glide past the opponent to gain space on the court to either pick out a pass or to shoot. Learning  is not a very difficult task, but in every team, there is one master dribbler who focuses on this aspect more than anyone else on the team.

For Those Who Think They Cannot: How to Become an Artist

Bottled up within all of us is a part of our soul that needs to be expressed creatively. Have you wished you could do art? I'm here to tell you, that you are and can become an artist. It's a matter of finding something that you find fulfillment, appreciation and most importantly, something that is enjoyable. Now is the time to abandon your pity party and unleash your talent.
Below is five steps on how to free yourself from doubt and becoming the artist you've dreamt of becoming!
Taking Action:
1. Believe in Yourself.
Firstly, you must believe in yourself. You are your toughest critic, if you believe you cannot, this will manifest into just that. Plain and simple. Your confidence will translate into your art work. People are like stained glass windows, they shine when light hits them, but it is only when darkness sets in that you have to find the light within.
2.Ask yourself what do you love doing?
What feeds your soul? I once came across an artist who took pictures of toilets (he must have just really loved toilets). This can include anything; from painting, sculpting, scrap-booking to taking pictures of toilets! In essence, dance to the beat of your own drum.
3. Become a mental warrior.
I don't mean grabbing your machete and going off into battle. What I mean by this is accepting that sometimes things will come out crappy. Allowing yourself to make mistakes and learn from them. This warrior mentality (Oorah!) will enable you to be this much closer (If I could show you how close I would!) to becoming a mental warrior. Disappointment is inevitable, but only temporary.
4. Accepting Criticism.
This can be one of the hardest things to becoming an artist. Criticism will remain constant throughout your career. Sometimes it is hard to not be disappointed in yourself. However, remember that art is subjective. Harsh critics will be lurking everywhere, multiplying like gremlins in water. Criticism can be beneficial in some cases. For instance, maybe your technique could use some polishing. So take criticism with a grain of salt.