The HECOstix tool helps to simulate a high point position and helps the player acquire the skills to handle a blocked basketball more effectively. The tool also helps with these rebounding skills:
▪ Simulates high pointing the basketball
▪ Handle blocked/tipped balls with more confidence
▪ Predict bounces off the rim/backboard and be first the the ball
▪ Overall rebounding improves as hand eye coordination improves
HECOstix helps a basketball athlete gain the skills needed to be a better defender. Some benefits to expect are:
▪Helps players focus using their peripheral vision
▪Improved non dominant hand usage and confidence
▪ Increase players overall offensive production
▪Tracking colors helps players see the ball through background noise
▪Faster hands and reaction speed
Dribbling
Dribbling is an important skill, which the HECOstix helps to improve. Benefits in terms of dribbling may include:
▪ Offensive production and creativity are increased, along with defensive capabilities
▪ Enhanced focus among players
▪ Improvement in use of peripheral vision
▪ Increased proficiency with non-dominant hand
▪ Improves tracking of the ball during a game.
