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

Instagram - Nick Blanco

LinkedIn - Nick Blanco

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