That's the foundation of doing anything. As Athleticism Sometimes having natural athletic ability can make life so easy for basketball players. Those who are blessed with exceptional quickness, don't have to learn to dribble with both hands. Those who are blessed with tremendous size don't have to worry about developing their perimeter skills. Those who are blessed with leaping ability don't need to block out for rebounds.
Basketball is a game of skills carved from the basic fundamentals.
Relying solely on raw athletic ability will eventually catch up to most players. Louisiana Tech's Monica Maxwell is one of the country's finest athletes. The 5-9 senior is a magnificent leaper who can run the floor. Her natural athletic ability made her a high school star in East Chicago, Ind. Her basketball skills have made her an All-American candidate at the college level. Sometimes I still rely on athletic ability and not on the fundamentals like I should.