Mikan Competition

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Mikan Competition

Here's a drill named for one of the greatest basketball players who ever lived -- George Mikan. While it certainly is meant to improve a player's layup skills, the Mikan Drill also helps develop rhythm, timing for rebounding, and scoring in the paint.

Date: Dec 3, 2014 Duration: 01:13

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