Mini Film Breakdowns: Part 2
With the current basketball atmosphere here in Michigan, film has become an even more valuable tool for both players and coaches. We’ll look at clips that feature some of the talented high school basketball players in the state. After we…
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Continue ReadingWith the current basketball atmosphere here in Michigan, film has become an even more valuable tool for both players and coaches. We’ll look at clips that feature some of the talented high school basketball players in the state. After we watch the film, we’ll do a mini breakdown of each player.
Check out Part 1 of our Mini Film Breakdowns below:
Dara Capaldi (2022, CG, La Lumiere)
Dara Capaldi
Class of 2022
Combo Guard
GPA: 3.82
La Lumiere School@stormAAU @CoachStine32
@Tocoachisahonor @darac_24 pic.twitter.com/jbjZZaZQiY— Antonio Capaldi (@CoachTone__) August 27, 2020
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– She’s a tough and creative finisher off the dribble
– Creates matchup difficulties with her combination of height, length, and ball skills
– Creative finisher with good body control under the rim
– She’s a high energy player that pushes the pace with the dribble
– Overmatches opponents with strength and physicality
– Uses her length to step in passing lanes on defense
Lydia Capaldi (2021, CG, La Lumiere)
Lydia Capaldi
Class is 2021
GPA. 3.52
La Lumiere School
PG/SG
Michigan Storm AAU Highlights @stormAAU @CoachStevens_ @lydia_capaldi pic.twitter.com/A8aRTY8Wx8— Antonio Capaldi (@CoachTone__) August 27, 2020
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– She’s very comfortable shooting off the catch – gets the ball balanced and in rhythm
– Has range beyond the arc
– Really strong on the dribble drive to the right side – she gets through traffic and finishes cleanly
– She can get the ball on the left side, take a swooping drive, get in the lane, and make the defense adjust and rotate often breaking it down
– Has the look of a sharp shooter from the corners
Alaina Diaz Alaina Diaz 5'7" | CG Hudsonville | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Hudsonville)
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12200355/5e7ceaad04289b09483824cd
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– She can push the pace with the dribble or the pass
– Has 3 point range with a quick release on her jumper
– Can drive, draw the defense, and kick out to open shooters
– She Keeps a low base on defense and uses her quickness and energy to force turnovers
She’s very effective against a zone defense – can get the ball to, or catch the ball in, the middle of the zone and make plays for herself and her teammates