A flare screen occurs when a player sets a screen for a teammate cutting AWAY from the ball to a spot on the perimeter. The cutter uses the screen to create space between him and his defender...
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These basketball drills for beginners are a great way to have your team work on their fundamentals, but do it in a slightly different way than they’re used to. Players will be building new...
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These basketball drills for beginners are a great way to have your team work on their fundamentals, but do it in a slightly different way than they’re used to. Players will be building new...
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The 2-1-2 press does a great job of flustering an offense by forcing them to break a press by doing something they’ve been told they shouldn’t: Dribble up the sideline instead of getting the ball...
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The 2-1-2 press does a great job of flustering an offense by forcing them to break a press by doing something they’ve been told they shouldn’t: Dribble up the sideline instead of getting the ball...
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An assist is a pass from a player to a teammate that leads directly to a field goal. It is called an assist because a player is “assisting” the other player in scoring a basket.
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An assist is a pass from a player to a teammate that leads directly to a field goal. It is called an assist because a player is “assisting” the other player in scoring a basket.
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The 2-1-2 zone defense can be a great defense if you have the right player to put in the middle. A long athlete can shut things down in the paint and allow the other four players to focus on...
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The 2-1-2 zone defense can be a great defense if you have the right player to put in the middle. A long athlete can shut things down in the paint and allow the other four players to focus on...
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There is really nothing worse for an offensive team than a turnover. Whether it occurs from a violation or a player’s mistake, your team not getting a chance to score because of a turnover is a...
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There is really nothing worse for an offensive team than a turnover. Whether it occurs from a violation or a player’s mistake, your team not getting a chance to score because of a turnover is a...
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A 5 second violation call, whichever one it is, can be an absolute momentum-killer for an offense. Not only does it result in a turnover by your team and you lose out on a chance to score, it...
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A 5 second violation call, whichever one it is, can be an absolute momentum-killer for an offense. Not only does it result in a turnover by your team and you lose out on a chance to score, it...
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If you attend a basketball game, chances are that at least once during the course of the game you will hear a coach or fan yelling “Three seconds!” This is to encourage the referee to call 3...
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The newest line that’s been added to a basketball court isn’t very big, but it’s a very important one for players, coaches, and referees alike. It’s the small arc located in the lane and it’s...
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A backcourt violation in basketball can occur against against the offense two different ways, with both of them involving the half court line. The line itself is easy to see and understand....
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The pick and pop isn’t nearly as popular as the pick and roll. But it has the ability to be every bit as effective if you have the right personnel. Having a post player who can screen and also...
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A charge is an offensive foul that occurs when an offensive player charges into a defender. For the call to be a charge and not a block, 3 criteria must be met: 1. The defender must be in legal...
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The box out is one of the simplest basketball skills to complete and can be taught to the youngest and smallest of players. But despite how relatively easy it is to perform, it could still be...
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Basketball referee signals help to tell the crowd, scorer’s table, coaches, and players what is happening on the floor. But watching the game could get confusing if you don’t know what the...
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